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KR knowledge economy 365x177

Korea's successful knowledge-based development experience offers many valuable lessons for developing economies. The country has invested heavily in education and training, boosting innovation through intensive research and development, and developing modern and accessible infrastructure.

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PRESS RELEASE   Korea Provides US$30 Million for Poverty Reduction and ICT Support
The Government of Korea has established two trust funds worth US$30 million that will help countries further their poverty reduction efforts and deliver government services more effectively. More

   
KR venture industry 47x42 REPORT  -  Lessons from the Korean Venture Industry Development
This paper follows the development of the Korean venture sector and explains that it was the result of the restructuring efforts from the Korean economy that tried to survive throughout the 1990s. Report
   
   
MY knowledge economy 47x42 REPORT  -  Housing Finance in East Asia
A look at residential mortgage markets in six East Asian countries, particularly opportunities and challenges in the financial sector and accessibility for low-income households. Report
   
   

REPORT - Why is son preference declining in South Korea? the role of development and public policy, and the implications for China and India
This paper shows that son preference decreased in response to development, but its manifestation continued until the mid-1990s due to improved sex-selection technology. Report

   
   
 
 
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KR doing business 177
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 Official Website: Doing Business 2008
 
 
MN data and stats title 177
 
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KR economic update 177
 
Latest edition - Nov. 2007
 Also: East Asia & Pacific Update - April 2008
   
  

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