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MARKETING TO LDC GOVERNMENTS

Mushtaq Luqmani (Western Michigan University)
Ghazi M. Habib (King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia)
Sami Kassem (University of Toledo)

International Marketing Review

ISSN: 0265-1335

Article publication date: 1 January 1988

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Abstract

This articles provides a managerial framework to examine and analyse factors that may influence government decision making in less developed countries. In order to market successfully to these buyers, a series of hurdles has to be cleared. These include meeting eligibility, following procedures, establishing critical linkages, developing competitive offers and exerting appropriate influence. International firms can enhance their success and profits by taking a serious, long‐term approach to these markets.

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Luqmani, M., Habib, G.M. and Kassem, S. (1988), "MARKETING TO LDC GOVERNMENTS", International Marketing Review, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 56-67. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb008347

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1988, MCB UP Limited

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