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AbstractThis paper examines the commonality of culture in East Asia and its relationship with economic cooperation and the integration of the region, and shows how Confucian ethics and philosophy have played a significant role in the economic growth and development of the various countries there. It finds, however, that there is still insufficient recognition of Confucian and Asian values as the potential mainstay of a regional identity on which economic integration can be built and enhanced. The earliest catalysts of cooperation and integration in East Asia were political and security threats. Later, functional integration was accomplished through globalization and market forces. Yet the institutionalization of the processes is inevitable and necessary if cooperation and integration are to be deepened and strengthened. This can be achieved by building a regional identity. Thus, cultural community based on Confucianism can serve as a pillar of regional common identity and values as a necessary condition to consolidate and integrate East Asian countries into a single economic community.

The article attempts to assess the economic potential of West Africa, using the taxonomic methods, formulate policy recommendations, and identify potential geographic directions of cooperation with the West African countries. It consists of four sections. The first part of the article characterizes the economies of West Africa in terms of their economic potential. The second section presents research methods and data applied in taxonomic analysis. Part three of the article discusses the results of taxonomic analysis. In the last part of the article we attempted to formulate recommendations for the economic policy of European countries and the strategies of European enterprises in stimulating expansion in the West African countries.

"Megacities of over 10 million inhabitants are unique entities in their own right, both challenging and supporting the policies, governance and cohesion of states. In developing and developed economies, the rise of megacities can be seen to have negative and positive effects; from exacerbating and deepening societal problems inherent in inequality and poverty, to increasing opportunities for innovation, education, interconnectivity and development. The Rise of Megacities takes a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to analysis of their growth. It examines both the major new challenges that the expansion of megacities brings for development at large, and the opportunities they might create for the public good. In addition, it shows how more established cities, such as Tokyo, New York or European examples can provide lessons for governance and development of rapidly urbanizing populations. Using case studies and academic theory it takes into account both the similarities and differences of megacities and gives a comprehensive study of them. This book is perfect for students and researchers of development economics, urban studies, international relations and the social sciences, as well as those interested in how the world economy is changing through globalization."--Publisher's website

The aim of this article is to present the current state of Polish economic cooperation with selected countries in West and East Africa. Its implementation takes place in the broader context of the opportunities and risks to development processes of African countries. The first part of the article defines the possible barriers and opportunities, and on their basis the perspectives of the future development of this group of countries. Part two focuses the discussion on the characterization of the economies of West and East Africa in terms of their economic potential. Part three of the article presents trade and investment flows between Poland and its selected partners from these two regions in the years 1994-2013. The article assumes the division of Africa into regions as developed by the United Nations. The article is the result of the research project "Theoretical, institutional and empirical conditions and premises of economic potentials synergies of African countries and Polish economy" financed by the National Science Centre, Poland (decision no. DEC-2012/07/B/HS4/00743"). ; Narodowe Centrum Nauki