The role and policy of the South Australian Government in the development of economic ties with Asian nations

Abstract

Using the South Australian Government as a case study of subnational governments in the international economic scene, specifically investigates motivations for the pursuit of external economic interests, methods for those activities, and the critical elements in deciding target nations. Looks at the South Australian Government's activities over the last decade in export promotion of goods and services, attraction of foreign investment and the use of sister relationships for commercial purposes, with Asian countries and Japan more specifically