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References
Endnotes |
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Taiwan
has experienced remarkable economic growth and, with an annual per
capita income of more than $12,000,* is at the forefront of
the "East Asian Miracle." This growth, however, has come at great
environmental cost; in response, the government has since the late
1980s put into place sweeping environmental policies to address
industrial and urban environmental problems. Perhaps even more
significant, Taiwan recognizes the importance of environment as a
major factor in competitiveness in today's global marketplace and has
instituted policies and programs that integrate environmental
considerations into industrial and economic development policies.
Although public access to information on industrial environmental
performance has improved in recent years, it is limited; currently few
avenues exist for the public to participate in environmental policy
decisions.
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