{"product_id":"9781139179485","title":"Trade and Poverty Reduction in the Asia-Pacific Region: Case Studies and Lessons from Low-income Communities","description":"This book explores the complex relationship between international trade and poverty reduction through a combination of research papers and contemporary case studies. Written mainly by developing-country authors in consultation with local businesses and communities, the case studies contribute to our understanding of the ways in which low-income communities are dealing with trade as a practical challenge, especially in the Asia-Pacific region where approximately two-thirds of the world's poor live. While making it clear that there is no 'one size fits all' formula, the research and stories highlight a number of necessary preconditions, such as political commitment and cooperation at all levels, if trade is to successfully reduce poverty. Openness to trade, serious commitment to domestic reform, trade-related capacity building, a robust and responsible private sector and access to the markets of developed countries are all identified as powerful tools for building trade-related sustainable development.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120313024752,"sku":"9781139179485","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781139179485_p0.jpg?v=1763699953","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781139179485","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}