Introduction 9
Chapter 1
Theoretical Foundations and Literature Review on International Cooperation in Developing Countries 13
Introduction 13
A Conceptual Approach to International Cooperation 14
The Historical Evolution of International Cooperation in Developing Countries 15
The Driving Forces of International Cooperation in Developing Countries 16
The Role of Multilateral Organizations in International Cooperation 17
Conclusion 20
Chapter 2
Empirical Analysis of Microfinancing and Local Development in Latin Americas 21
Introduction 21
Literature review 22
Research method 27
Results 30
Discussion 38
Conclusions 42
Chapter 3
The Role of International Cooperation in Managing Economic Crises in Sub-Saharan Africa 44
Introduction 44
Literature Review 46
Research Method 50
Results 58
Discussion 62
Conclusions 64
Chapter 4
Driving Industrial Growth: International Cooperation and Vietnam’s Technological Advancement 66
Introduction 66
Literature Review 71
Research Method 74
Results 79
Discussion 83
Conclusions 86
Concluding Chapter: Synthesis Across Three Continents 88
References 93
Annexes
Technical Annex A. Statistical Procedures and Data Analysis for Latin America Study. 103
Technical Annex B. Statistical Procedures for Sub-Saharan Africa Study 109
Technical Annex C. Statistical Procedures for Vietnam Case Study 113
