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UNINA9910461686003321 |
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Autore |
Ciravegna Luciano <1978-, > |
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Promoting Silicon Valleys in Latin America : lessons from Costa Rica / / Luciano Ciravegna |
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London : , : Routledge, , 2012 |
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1-283-54691-4 |
9786613859365 |
1-136-46160-4 |
0-203-12728-5 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (177 p.) |
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Collana |
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Regions and cities ; ; 52 |
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Disciplina |
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High technology industries - Latin America |
Information technology - Latin America |
Industrial clusters - Latin America |
Industrial promotion - Latin America |
Electronic books. |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Cover; Promoting Silicon Valleys in Latin America; Copyright; Contents; List of figures and tables; List of abbreviations; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction: searching for sustainable development models in Latin America; 2. Theoretical background; 3. Building ICT clusters in Latin America: the Costa Rican experience; 4. From foreign direct investment to multinational corporations' networks with local firms; 5. Financing networks: investors networks in the Costa Rican cluster; 6. Networks of Costa Rican ICT producers: local rivalries in a small market |
7. Innovation networks: linking academia and the private sector8. Local companies' networks with firms located abroad: building transnational social ties; 9. Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index |
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The spectacular economic performance of China, East Asia and India during the last ten years has ignited some profound changes in the world economy. The share of global demand, investments, trade and production of the traditional industrialized powers, the US, Europe and Japan, has gradually yet continuously declined. This rise of China also |
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has implications for Latin America. On the one hand, booming Chinese demand for raw materials and food has sustained the economic performance of Latin America during the last decade. On the other hand, the competitiveness of China and as a hub for advan |
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UNINA9910838382203321 |
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Autore |
Beckford Sheila M |
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Titolo |
Doing Anti-Racist Business : Dislodging and Dismantling Racism with The 4REALS |
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Bloomington : , : Chalice Press, , 2023 |
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©2023 |
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0-8272-0682-8 |
0-8272-0683-6 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (152 pages) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Cover -- Copyright -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction: That First Meeting-Racialized Terror, Racial Positionality, Real Anti-Racism -- CChapter 1: 4REALS: Real Talk with Real Strategies in Real Time for Real Change -- Chapter 2: REAL TALK -- Chapter 3: REAL STRATEGIES -- Chapter 4: REAL TIME -- Chapter 5: REAL CHANGE: B.E. Change -- CONCLUSION -- Appendix A: Real Time Scenarios: Authors' Responses -- Appendix B: LIST OF STRATEGIES -- WORKS CITED -- Back Cover. |
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REAL TALK places the wording necessary for discussions about racism and anti-racism in direct contact with how to say the uncomfortable things, do the necessary things, and remain responsible to best business models throughout. REAL STRATEGIES prioritize ACTION-NOW Learning Engagements which center actions primed to create externally evidenced anti-racist outcomes. REAL TIME incorporates role plays from business scenarios to interrupt and dismantle racism in the moment. REAL CHANGE requires accountability and measurement. So, |
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tracking modules, assessment paradigms, success and failure markers, and agile strategies for making on-the-go shifts and avoiding common obstacles are provided. Alongside your commitment to move beyond talk and into informed, change-driven action, Doing Anti-Racist Business is your playbook. |
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