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France Top at Technology Aid to Poor Countries

Posted on October 17, 2007
Countries: France
Previously filed under: Technology
The Center for Global Development compared 21 industrialized nations on their support of the developing world in the area of technology.
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Keywords: technology transfer, licensing, japan, innovations

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The Tale of Sushi in the Global Economy

Posted on August 27, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Interviews
Devin Stewart talks with writer Sasha Issenberg about his new book, The Sushi Economy - Globalization and the Making of a Modern Delicacy.
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Save the Whales Again?

Posted on August 24, 2006
Previously filed under: Global Economy
Whaling countries win a symbolic victory.
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One-Time Highways are Taking a Toll on Japan's Economy

Posted on April 9, 2006
Previously filed under: Asia, Global Economy
A small change - reducing road tolls - could ease urban concentration and fortify the Japanese economy.
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Keywords: japan, economy, infrastructure, highway, tolls, privitize, privitization, labor force, Koizumi

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Hard Work, Furtive Living - Illegal Immigrants in Japan

Posted on March 14, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Global Economy
As Japan confronts problems concerning its shrinking population, a vibrant economy draws illegal wokers with hope for a better life.
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