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Timor-Leste the history and development of Asia's newest nation / Takako Hamaguchi and Abraham Joseph.
| Author/creator | Hamaguchi, Takako, 1957- |
| Other author | Joseph, Abraham, 1949- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham : Lexington Books, [2014] |
| Description | xxii, 189 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : emergence of Asia's newest nation -- Timor-Leste and its economic history in brief -- Declaring development as a right -- Investing with natural resource endowments -- Promoting agriculture and food security -- Empowering the vulnerable -- Mitigating and adapting to climate change -- Implementing millennium development goals -- Partnering with the world community -- From tragedy to triumph : building the foundation of modern Timor-Leste. |
| Abstract | "After enduring years of conflict and destruction, Timor-Leste has risen from the ashes and, within a short span of time, made remarkable strides toward recovery and reconstruction. It is today a nation well on its way to peace and prosperity, creating an example to be followed by other fragile and underdeveloped countries. Timor-Leste: The History and Development of Asia's Newest Nation examines this journey through the social, political, and economic development of the young state"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-183) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014009805 |
| ISBN | 9780739191200 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |