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Research and development (R"D)>Development of new products and services by a company in order to obtain a competitive advantage.Research and development (R"D)> Similar MatchesResearch and developmentResearch and developmentThe use of resources for the deliberate discovery of new information and ways of doing things, together with the application of that information in inventing new products or processes. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)IBRD or World Bank makes loans at nearly conventional terms to countries for projects of high economic priority. Development projectDevelopment projectA project intended to increase a developing country's ability to produce in the future. Such projects are most commonly additions to the country's capital stock, but they may involve improvements in infrastructure, educational facilities, discovery or development of natural resources, etc. Development bankDevelopment bankA multilateral institution that provides financing for development needs of a regional group of countries. Examples include the African, Asian, and Inter-American Development Banks. Import substitution development strategyImport substitution development strategyA development strategy followed by many Latin American countries and other LDCs that emphasize import substitution-accomplished through protectionism-as the route to economic growth. Further SuggestionsOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Development finance International Development Association (IDA) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) Research and development limited partnership Development Economic development Planned (unit) Development (PUD) Sustainable development |
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