Let’s Focus on the Digital Dividend
Conventional mental models may be an impediment to the diffusion of internet benefits to poorer countries.
Content: Article | Author: C.K. Prahalad | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subjects: International, Social Responsibility (ESG)
The Internet in France, Spain and Italy
Online International Trade
Investing in Africa: Optimism Amid Obstacles
“Winds of change are blowing through the continent,” declared Smuts Ngonyama, chief strategic advisor to South African President Thabo Mbeki during a Wharton-sponsored forum on investing in Africa. While Ngonyama’s upbeat sentiments were echoed by other speakers, these experts also noted persistent obstacles that still hamper significant levels of investment and development, including corruption and the lack of an adequate criminal justice system. But here … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subject: International – Africa
European Online Users
Internet Access Methods & E-Commerce in Britain
Outlook Asia: Will Innovation Pave the Way for Another Boom?
Their message was clear: The future of the global economy is in Asia. A group of renowned executives, entrepreneurs, and asset managers convened at the Sixth Annual Wharton Asian Business Conference in Philadelphia to discuss the changing face of Asia and its transition to the new economy. Despite the negative impact of the economic crisis of the late 1990s, experts noted that further development … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subject: International – Asia
What Global Language?
English isn’t managing to sweep all else before it – and if it ever does become the universal language, many of those who speak it won’t understand one another.
Content: Article | Author: Barbara Wallraff | Source: The Atlantic Monthly | Subject: International
Where Europe Vanishes
The Caucasus region — bounded by Russia and Iran, by the Black Sea and the Caspian — is rich in oil and hatred. It is where Stalin was born, and where the Soviet empire died.
Content: Article | Author: Robert D. Kaplan | Source: The Atlantic Monthly | Subject: International – Europe
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EU Enlargement: Why Companies Must Support This Risky Business
Companies need EU enlargement in order to secure the opportunities which have flowed from economic and political reforms in Eastern Europe. By taking the initiative now they can be good corporate citizens as well as wise investors.
Content: Article | Authors: Erik Jones, Jochen Lorentzen, Paolo Cecchini | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subject: International – Europe
Economist.com
Online version of well-known magazine. Newest feature: Global Agenda – provides rolling coverage and analysis on six to eight of the most important business and political topics each day. Each world topic includes a short paragraph summary of the issue, as well as a mid-length article examining the issue in greater detail.
Content: Online Resource | Source: The Economist | Subjects: International, News / Magazine
E-Commerce in Asia
Israel and E-Commerce / High Tech
Japan Internet Communications Service
JICS provides services to foreign-based companies entering and doing business in the Japanese market. This site also offers some useful information for free. Major site headings include: Market Research (info about the Japanese online market); Localization (multiple case studies focused on key issues regarding doing business and communicating with the Japanese); Advertising (offers overview of 7 different methods); Multimedia; and eBusiness (look for the … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: JICS | Subject: International – Asia
World Class : Thriving Locally in the Global Economy
Content: Book | Author: Rosabeth Moss Kanter | Subjects: International, Management
Risky Business: Kidnappers Target Global Executives
As corporate America buys and sells more goods and services abroad, the number of company employees kidnapped for ransom in places like Mexico, Brazil, the Philippines and Chechnya has increased. Along with that increase have come escalating demands for ransom money, more expensive insurance policies and more sophisticated negotiation tactics on both sides of the table. Knowledge@Wharton looks at recent developments in the kidnap … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Source: Knowledge@Wharton | Subjects: Industry Specific, International | Industry: Insurance
The Race to Rule E-Payments in Asia
Online consumers in the Asia-Pacific region continue to use credit cards far less than Americans do. Alternative payment technology companies are vying to cash in on the opportunity.
Content: Article | Author: Kevin McLaughlin | Source: Business 2.0 | Subjects: International – Asia, IT / Technology / E-Business
Global Development Gateway (GDG)
This new pilot project from the World Bank is designed as a portal for resources and tools on development issues, enabling those in the field to “share information, easily communicate, and build communities of practice around significant development challenges from the grassroots up.” Currently, users can visit the site to learn about the project, its prototype features, and view the demo. At present, the demo … [ Read more ]
Content: Online Resource | Source: World Bank | Subjects: International, Social Responsibility (ESG)
The Internationalist
Site with numerous links for international business and travel. Business categories include: stock markets, banks, finance, companies, international trade, import/export, offshore, translation and languages, business and legal resources, conference, conveniences, world press, politics and governments, government resources and education.
Content: Online Resource | Source: The Internationalist | Subjects: International, Reference / Search