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New Report: We're Not As Connected As We Think

Harvard Business Review

We recently released the DHL Global Connectedness Index 2012 , which tracks the depth and breadth of trade, capital, information, and people flows across 140 countries that account for 99% of the world's GDP and 95% of its population. It also summarizes patterns of connectedness at the regional level. Why does all of this matter?

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A Plan to Revitalize Greece

Harvard Business Review

It can improve its competitiveness by reducing costs in its traditional sectors, such as tourism, agriculture, and trade. The key to such a change is developing an innovation-oriented industrial structure and a well-functioning innovation system. to 3% of their GDP. This is going to be a considerable challenge.

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What to Know About Doing Business in Iran

Harvard Business Review

Compared to most oil-rich countries in the Middle East, Iran has a diversified economy, its tourism sector is on the verge of a major windfall, and threats to its political stability are in decline. While the oil and gas sector gets the most attention, Iran’s diversified economy is attracting companies across industries.

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Why President Kagame Runs Rwanda Like a Business

Harvard Business Review

He has presided over an economic and social rebirth, with Rwanda making dramatic gains in health and development indicators ( watching its recent progress on Gapminder is a remarkable sight). So far, Rwanda''s three big clusters are coffee, tea, and tourism, but Porter is convinced there are more to come. Government can''t do it.

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