Role of knowledge and technology in development

A thesis submitted to the faculty of San Francisco State University In partial fulfillment of The requirements for The degree Master of Arts In International Relations by Ricardo Valverde San Francisco, California May 2005

Copyright by Ricardo Valverde 2005

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ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNOLOGY IN DEVELOPMENT Ricardo Valverde San Francisco State University 2004