Can Importing Well-Run Cities Into Poorly Run Countries Lift The World From Poverty? | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation

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That’s what Paul Romer thinks. His idea of charter cities—autonomous, technocratic economic hubs based on the model of Hong Kong—that would be founded in developing nations is revolutionary. But would it work?

If neocolonialism can be avoided this might be a good idea.

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    If neocolonialism can be avoided this might be a good idea.
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    I have worked in developing countries for the last 8 years, following 8 years work in very developed cities. I think...
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