Fame and Fortress

正Fujian architectural sites see resurgence In the mountainous regions of southeast China lie collections of immense circular compounds, once mistakenly identified in aerial reconnaissance photographs as UFO's or missile silos. Their novel design first attracted architects, and has now found an audience among China's many tourists. Known as "earthen buildings," or tulou in Mandarin, the fortresses are made of packed mud, sand, and clay, fortified on the inside     

Industrial Policies and Development Cooperation for a Learning Society

In the countries that have been most successful in development over the past half century, government played a central role (the development state), especially through industrial policies that promoted manufacturing exports. But changes in the global economy mean that African countries won’t be able to rely on the manufacturing export-led growth model. This paper analyzes the reasons for the success of that model, and shows how the same outcomes can be achieved through a multipronged strategy, a comprehensive development plan that pays particular attention to learning and employment.