Island Economies

Author : Peter Rudge
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000373462

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Beyond the Blue Economy by Peter Rudge Pdf

This book argues for a broader approach to sustainable growth in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Small island states such as those in the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and South Pacific face significant and growing threats from climate change, increasing political and social volatility, and rapidly evolving global trends in technology and tourism. Based on ten years of research, this book looks beyond the Blue Economy of tourism and fisheries and provides a model of how creative industries, innovation networks, creative clusters and digital transformation can give SIDS the foundation for a strong sustainable future. The book provides not only insights into how these emerging digital-creative sectors can drive developing economies but also actionable tools for policy makers, entrepreneurs and academics to deliver increased performance on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and, ultimately, growth and sustainability. This book will be of great interest to scholars and practitioners of economic geography, sustainable development, development studies and the creative industries.

Author : Hilarian M. A. Codippily
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821335545

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Pacific Island Economies by Hilarian M. A. Codippily Pdf

This sixth annual study focuses on the effects of globalization on developing countries and the growing divide between fast and slow- integrating economies. It describes current trends in integration and answers key questions on trade and on commodity-reliant economies. The book examines two questions in particular detail: Will trade liberalization work? The report argues that countries that embark on trade liberalization in the current environment are likely to be rewarded and recognizes that genuine adjustment costs exist and that complementary reforms are important. How can commodity-reliant countries enhance productivity and diversify exports? Although many of these countries have been among the high growth, fast integrators, many others have been poor performers. Successful exporters are characterized by high productivity in existing commodity sectors, the capacity to diversify to non-traditional commodity exports, and the maintenance of economic stability. The report projects continued rapid acceleration of integration over the next decade, with moderate import growth in the developed countries and continued sharp import increases in developing countries. Those countries that continue to reform their economies and expand their participation in the world economy will be in a position to take advantage of the resulting opportunities; those that do not, risk falling further behind.

Author : Mr.Christopher Browne
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1589065166

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Pacific Island Economies by Mr.Christopher Browne Pdf

The Pacific island region has considerable potential for development, especially in the areas of tourism, fisheries, forestry, mining, and agriculture. However, these countries face many challenges to developing their economies and raising living standards, including their small size, distance from major markets, and vulnerability to natural disasters. The first half of this book provides an assessment of regional issues. The second half includes country-specific chapters, which provide an overview of each countries economic performance since independence and the main challenges ahead.

Author : Teʼo Fairbairn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Developing countries
ISBN : UCSD:31822003170420

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Island Economies by Teʼo Fairbairn Pdf

Author : Mansur Afifi, Diswandi, Sulhaini, Tri Mulyaningsih, Djoni Hartono, Budy P. Resosudarmo
Publisher : IRSA Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9786239428259

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COVID-19 DISRUPTION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SMALL ISLAND ECONOMIES by Mansur Afifi, Diswandi, Sulhaini, Tri Mulyaningsih, Djoni Hartono, Budy P. Resosudarmo Pdf

The socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the responses it has elicited have been diverse, a trend evident in Indonesia as well. This book endeavors to document some of the innovative initiatives emerging amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic, with a particular emphasis on developments occurring in small islands and regional contexts within Indonesia. For those keen on understanding the dynamics of Indonesia's experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, this book is a valuable resource worth exploring.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0821343513

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Enhancing the Role of Government in the Pacific Island Economies by Anonim Pdf

Following the East Asian financial crisis, the Pacific Island Member Countries (PMC) appear to be headed toward recession. The governments are increasingly aware that state-led growth, based upon high levels of public investment and financial aid, has not substantially increased per capita income or the quality of life. Building a more resilient economic base has become a matter of political urgency. This report discusses how the PMC's development agenda could be implemented and emphasizes interlinking themes about enhancing the role of government.

Author : Riaz Shareef,Suhejla Hoti,Michael McAleer
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857937131

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The Economics of Small Island Tourism by Riaz Shareef,Suhejla Hoti,Michael McAleer Pdf

This study forms an entirely new area of research on Small Island Tourism Economies (SITEs). It addresses the importance of uncertainty in monthly international tourist arrivals and country risk indicators to the macroeconomy. Conditional volatilities are estimated for international tourist arrivals, and an economic interpretation from the estimated results is provided. In achieving these two objectives, this work presents an extensive assessment of the important characteristics and the impact of tourism in SITEs in relation to their gross domestic product, balance of payments, employment and foreign direct investment, among other factors. This book is unique in giving emphasis to macroeconomic implications rather than an industry focus. The Economics of Small Island Tourism will appeal to academics at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels involved in environmental and tourism management as well as tourism economics.

Author : Francis X. Hezel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0866382259

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Pacific Island Nations by Francis X. Hezel Pdf

In an earlier issue of Pacific Islands Policy, Francis X. Hezel, SJ, examined the economic performance of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of the Marshall Islands before and after independence. Despite abundant start-up funds from the United States and advice from consultants on how to create future prosperity, self-sustainability for these island nations remains as elusive as ever. This report is an attempt to answer the question: Are FSM and the Marshall Islands unusual in this respect or are all small Pacific Island nations waging a losing battle in their attempts to create more self-supporting economies? Development economists frequently argue that with the right policies in place and necessary reforms implemented, any nation, whatever its limitations, can develop a successful economy. In this report, Hezel looks at the record to find out how the Pacific Island nations have fared in this respect since independence. Having abundant exports doesn't always translate into a strong economy, he finds, since the two most richly endowed countries in the region are among the poorest in quantified per capita income. Most of the nations in the region, though, are resource-poor and so have had to turn to other strategies for economic development. The pathways to economic development for a small island nation, especially one that is remote and enjoys limited resources, are few and steep. Only one of the Pacific Island nations is close to full economic self-reliance at present, while one or two others may be within striking distance. The rest--and they are the majority--seem to have no real prospects for full self-reliance. Hezel asks what this somber but realistic view of the limits of economic growth in the Pacific might mean for larger nations with a stake in the Pacific, such as Australia, Japan, the United States, and China. Foreign aid, he suggests, may not be just a stopgap to achieve economic self-sufficiency, but a permanent requirement for nations that will always come up short of this goal.

Author : Mr.Christopher Browne,Mr.Douglas A. Scott
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1989-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1557750351

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Economic Development in Seven Pacific Island Countries by Mr.Christopher Browne,Mr.Douglas A. Scott Pdf

This book, by Christopher Browne with Douglas A. Scott, reviews the economic progress that Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu, and Western Samoa have made since independence. An overview of the region examines development strategies, external economic relations, the role of the private sector, and the evolution of financial structures. Seven country studies describe the main characteristics of each economy, analyze performance over the past decade, and provide detailed statistics suitable for cross-country comparison.

Author : Helen M. Hintjens,M. D. D. Newitt
Publisher : University of Exeter Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0859893723

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The Political Economy of Small Tropical Islands by Helen M. Hintjens,M. D. D. Newitt Pdf

This book is a comparative study of a number of dependent and independent tropical islands and archipelagos. Its contributors seek to answer a number of vital questions affecting the security, political status and economic development of some of the world's smallest and most remote communities. Contributions by Robert Aldrich, John Cameron, John Connell, Fred Constant, Henrique Pinto da Costa, Mike Faber, David Hamilton-Jones, Helen M. Hintjens, Jean Houbert, David Lowenthal, David Marlow, Malyn Newitt and Gordon Titchener

Author : David L. McKee,Clement Allan Tisdell
Publisher : Praeger
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1990-08-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSD:31822005209739

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Developmental Issues in Small Island Economies by David L. McKee,Clement Allan Tisdell Pdf

This volume fills a gap in the literature by analyzing basic issues in development economics as they affect a particular type of Third World nation - small island economies. Using practical examples from the Caribbean Basin and the South Pacific, the authors examine in depth structural and employment issues, demographic and socioeconomic issues, and environmental and natural resource issues. Their aim throughout is to identify and assess the particular and unique development problems faced by small island economies so that effective policies can be derived that will more accurately reflect socioeconomic realities in these areas. Following an introductory overview, the authors discuss the role of staple exports in the economic well being of small island economies as well as issues relating to manufacturing and service sector activities and the structural and employment impacts of tourism. In Part Two, they turn to an exploration of demographic and socioeconomic issues including the effects of urbanization on the development process, the implications of migration from and between small island nations, the brain drain problem, and the relationship between criminal activity and development. Part Three shifts the focus from people-oriented issues to concerns related to agriculture and resource utilization. Separate chapters address agriculture in the developmental mix, the use of fisheries, forest resources, minerals, and conservation issues. The final section looks at the international considerations raised by the study and outlines the policy implications of the authors' findings. Students of development economics, international trade, and finance will find this an invaluable contribution to the greater understanding of the specific development problems faced by small island economies.

Author : Satish Chand
Publisher : ANU E Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781920942533

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Pacific Islands Regional Integration and Governance by Satish Chand Pdf

Brings together experts from around the world to consider specific issues pertaining to regional integration and governance within small states. The authors collectively address the challenges posed to small states by the quickened pace of globalisation. The lessons learnt from the experiences of small states are then used to draw policy lessons for the Pacific island countries.

Author : James G. Peoples
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429711442

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Island In Trust by James G. Peoples Pdf

This book is a case study of economic change on a small Pacific island. The island, called Kosrae by the inhabitants, lies in the eastern Caroline Islands, which are part of the geographic and culture area known popularly as Micronesia. The author’s major aim is to show how economic change in one of the island's four villages is affected by the recent policies of the United States government, which has administered the widely scattered islands of Micronesia since 1947.

Author : Lisa Ann Mandle,Zhiyun Ouyang,Gretchen Cara Daily,James Edwin Salzman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781642830033

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Green Growth That Works by Lisa Ann Mandle,Zhiyun Ouyang,Gretchen Cara Daily,James Edwin Salzman Pdf

Rapid economic development has been a boon to human well-being, but comes at a significant cost to the fertile soils, forests, coastal marshes, and farmland that support all life on earth. If ecosystems collapse, so eventually will human civilization. One solution is inclusive green growth--the efficient use of natural resources. Its genius lies in working with nature rather than against it. Green Growth That Works is the first practical guide to bring together pragmatic finance and policy tools that can make investment in natural capital both attractive and commonplace. Pioneered by leading scholars from the Natural Capital Project, this valuable compendium of proven techniques can guide agencies and organizations eager to make green growth work anywhere in the world.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264287648

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Making Development Co-operation Work for Small Island Developing States by OECD Pdf

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stand at a critical juncture on their paths to sustainable development. Economic growth, human development and vulnerability indicators point to specific challenges facing SIDS, and suggest that new development solutions...