- grameen = rural or village
- soviet = council
- Developing Asia = refers to developing
member countries* of ADB - net importer = trade deficit = import > export
- likas-kayang pag-unlad = sustainable development
- hyperreality = consciousness which can't distinguish
real/natural from fantasy and emptiness anymore
(Disneyland, theme parks, casino, pornography, etc.)
For a backgrounder, check http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperreality
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*The term "country," as used in ADB's
context, refers to a member of ADB.
It does not imply any view on ADB's
part as to sovereignty or independent status.
(www.adb.org)
