The opening gala was televised live on BBC Two and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 - an extensive TV contract with the BBC is part of his new policy of openness and wider access.

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The South Korean leader also discussed his "sunshine policy" of greater openness with the North when he met U.S. President George W. Bush in February.

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Written by a top-notch cast of policy wonks, this book explains why countries benefit from openness and corrects some of the most common misconceptions about American trade.

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One problem is how to measure the openness of a country's trade policy: trade barriers can take many different forms.

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If FCC cannot defend that scenario, and inherently unable to articulate why those advocating compulsory "dumb pipes" are not truly defenders of openness, it is in my view unsuited for a role in communications policy.

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Only in Ireland, where the economic model is based on openness to trade and foreign investment, is competitiveness a big part of the policy debate.

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