KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SERVICE Issue 19
December 19, 2014
Title
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Empowering women entrepreneurs through information and communications technologies; a practical guide
Publisher
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva, 2014
URL
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http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/dtlstict2013d2_en.pdf A joint UNCTAD and International Labour Organization (ILO) publication, this book serves as a guide/framework for government policymakers and development practitioners in formulating policies in information and communications technologies (ICTs) in assessing women's entrepreneurship development. It discusses key factors such as institutional and systemic barriers, legal gender inequalities, socio-cultural norms and practices; and challenges and dynamics involved in empowering women entrepreneurs through ICTs. Also includes recommendations for future action. 84 pages
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Title
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China’s packaged food market: consumer preferences and spending patterns (Executive Summary)
Publisher
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council, June 2014.
URL : http://economists-pick-research.hktdc.com/businessnews/article/Research-Articles/China-s-packaged-food-market-consumer-preferences-andspending-patterns-Executive-summary/rp/en/1/1X000000/1X09Y1HG.htm
A summary of the full report on China's packaged food market based on a survey conducted in 2013 in eight cities. The survey aimed at gauging the changes in consumer behavior as well as in identifying concepts and trends of the Chinese packaged food market. This report is expected to serve as guide for Hong Kong companies who wish to develop their trade with the mainland market. The summary also provides information on the general attitude and characteristics of packaged food consumers; characteristics of consumption of cereals, oils, dried products, convenience food, condiments and sauces, snack food, dairy products; preferences of online shoppers; packaged food bought as a gifts; and consumer preferences for imported packaged food. 4 pages
Copies are available for loan to DTI employees and for research purposes only to external clients, on a first-come, first-served basis. For inquiries/ reservation, please call 751.0384 local 2130 or email dti.elibrary@dti.gov.ph