scholarly journals Brazilian external sector so far in the 21st century

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (spe) ◽  
pp. 33-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Trade Flows ◽  
Foreign Firms ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Foreign Currencies ◽  
External Sector

Although Brazil has traditionally been characterized by a culture of inward-looking policy making, the presence of foreign firms in the Brazilian productive sector has always been significant. The share of foreign-owned firms is one of the highest that can be found among developing countries. This article discusses the main features of the external sector of the Brazilian economy, regarding trade flows, foreign investment, the internationalization of Brazilian entrepreneurial groups and the short-term financial requirements in foreign currencies

Health Care Technology Transfer in Latin America and the Caribbean

1992 ◽  
Vol 8 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria A. Coe ◽  
David Banta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Latin America ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Health Care Technology ◽  
Trained Personnel ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Care Technology

AbstractThe greatest problem concerning health care technology for developing countries is that they are dependent upon the industrialized world for technology. The only short-term solution to this problem is to improve the choices that are available to them. This goal will require changes in the structure and processes of policy making. A particular difficulty for these countries is the lack of trained personnel in fields related to technology assessment.

Geo-Social Mapping of the International Communications Environment or Why Abdul Isn't Listening

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 307-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Fulton
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Public Diplomacy ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Social Mapping ◽  
New Energy ◽  
International Engagement

AbstractThe paper suggests a radical redefinition of public diplomacy, asserting its primary role should be to stimulate the imagination of those who make a difference within their own cultures — to give them the means and motivation to address the global requirements of the 21st century, therein enhancing security for the sponsoring nations. Public diplomats also have an ancillary role in supporting other elements of international engagement, including promoting foreign investment, new energy resources, developmental assistance, education, medicine, and law.A three-point agenda for reforming the conduct of public diplomacy is proposed: reach beyond short-term parochial interests by providing knowledge to the curious, the innovative, and the restless. Hold public diplomats responsible for enabling connectivity and serving as cultural interpreters. Recruit and train artists, scholars, and scientists as public diplomats to engage actively in indigenous social networks.The article concludes by citing famed American journalist and former distinguished director of USIA, Edward R. Murrow: "There is a great and perhaps decisive battle to be fought against ignorance, intolerance and indifference." To join this battle, public diplomacy can best honor its past by rethinking its future.

scholarly journals The Role Of Private And Public Sectors: An Analysis Of Methodological Steps In Understanding Growth Cycles

2008 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-233
Author(s):  
Santosh Singh Bais ◽  
Jagannath B. Kukkudi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Business Cycles ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Current Fluctuations ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Growth Cycles ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
History Of

Though with a very long standing history of a century the growth cycles have once again been in the limelight of thinking of modern economists of 1960 and that of 1995. However, the 21st century growth cycles have been in the focus for policy makers of both developed and developing countries alike. The globalization phenomena has added new  dimension to these business cycles and have been a matter of time to time concerns of the policy makers of the developing countries which by nature have a vivid experience in different sectors of the economy. Indeed in the result years it is the current fluctuations which have occupied a prime place in all the economy which are going to be tied or cemented through trade, what attempts are essential and harmonious so as to control these short term growth fluctuations and what political and economic compromises are needed requires a brief analysis this what had been attempted in the paper.

scholarly journals External Sector Report, July 2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
Trade Flows ◽  
Global Supply Chains ◽  
External Financing ◽  
Policy Mix ◽  
Short Term ◽  
External Imbalances ◽  
Current Configuration ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
External Sector ◽  
Global Growth

The IMF’s 2019 External Sector Report shows that global current account balances stand at about 3 percent of global GDP. Of this, about 35–45 percent are now deemed excessive. Meanwhile, net credit and debtor positions are at historical peaks and about four times larger than in the early 1990s. Short-term financing risks from the current configuration of external imbalances are generally contained, as debtor positions are concentrated in reserve-currency-issuing advanced economies. An intensification of trade tensions or a disorderly Brexit outcome—with further repercussions for global growth and risk aversion—could, however, affect other economies that are highly dependent on foreign demand and external financing. With output near potential in most systemic economies, a well-calibrated macroeconomic and structural policy mix is necessary to support rebalancing. Recent trade policy actions are weighing on global trade flows, investment, and growth, including through confidence effects and the disruption of global supply chains, with no discernible impact on external imbalances thus far.

Of numbers, narratives and challenges: Data as evidence in 21st century policy-making

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 1043-1055
Author(s):  
Gaby Umbach
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Evidence Use ◽  
The Third ◽  
Use Of Data ◽  
Science Advice ◽  
Governance Tools ◽  
The Impact

This article1 offers reflections on the use of data as evidence in 21st century policy-making. It discusses the concept of evidence-informed policy-making (EIPM) as well as the governance and knowledge effects of data as evidence. With this focus, it interlinks the analysis of statistics and politics. The paper first introduces the concept of EIPM and the impact of evidence use. Here it focusses on science and knowledge as resources in policy-making, on the institutionalisation of science advice and on the translation of information and knowledge into evidence. The second part of the article reflects on data as evidence. This part concentrates on abstract and concrete functions of data as governance tools in policy-making, on data as a robust form of evidence and on the effects of data on knowledge and governance. The third part highlights challenges for data as evidence in policy-making, among them, politicisation, transparency, and diversity as well as objectivity and contestation. Finally, the last part draws conclusions on the production and use of data as evidence in EIPM. Throughout the second part of the reflections, reference is made to Walter Radermacher’s 2019 matrix of actors and activities related to data, facts, and policy published in this journal.

scholarly journals Stroke Prevention in the Developing World

Stroke ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (12) ◽  
pp. 3655-3658 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valery L. Feigin ◽  
Rita Krishnamurthi
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Stroke Prevention ◽  
Developing World ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Limited Health ◽  
The Early 21St Century

In the early 21st century, developing countries are experiencing an ever-increasing burden of stroke due its high morbidity and associated disability. Given the limited health resources available in developing countries, stroke prevention there is of paramount importance. This narrative review summarizes currently available evidence for stroke prevention in the developing world and outlines their major strategies and priorities.

Indonesia’s new investment ministry faces headwinds

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Bank ◽  
Foreign Investment ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Sovereign Wealth Fund ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
The Government ◽  
Roll Out

Significance The government hopes greater domestic and foreign investment can help turn around the pandemic-hit economy. The governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), the central bank, last week said GDP should grow by 4.6% in 2021, compared with last year’s 2.1% contraction. Impacts Indonesia will count on private vaccination, whereby companies buy state-procured jabs for their staff, to help speed up its roll-out. The Indonesia Investment Authority, a new sovereign wealth fund, will prioritise attracting more investment into the infrastructure sector. Singapore will continue to be Indonesia’s largest source of FDI in the short term.

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