Asia and the Pacific's Priorities After 2015
What will the future for Asia and the Pacific look like - the region with the fastest economic growth and, at the same time, with the poorest people and the largest inequalities in the world – after 2015 and the expiration of the Millennium Development Goals?
The Effects of Food Prices on People’s Health in Asia’s Developing Countries
Good nutrition and health are essential for improving productivity and economic growth and reducing poverty. In particular, adequate nutrition at a young age is a promise for the future, not only of the individuals but also of the society and the nation.
Is Innovation the New Driver of Economic Growth?
Increasingly, innovation is being seen as a key element in growing Asia’s economies and creating jobs.
Aging: A Threat to People’s Republic of China’s Growth
The population in the People’s Republic of China is aging quickly, but at a relatively low level of per capita income.
The Millennium Development Goals and the Changing World after 2015
For many people, at least 1.7 billion people in Asia and the Pacific, opportunities from the MDGs have not yet materialized.
The Social and Economic Development of Bhutan Offers a New Model for the World
Bhutan’s development has been guided by its philosophy of gross national happiness—of striving to balance spiritual and material advancement through four pillars: sustainable and equitable economic growth and development, preservation and sustainable use of the environment, preservation and promotion of cultural heritage, and good governance.
Why Should People’s Republic of China Unlock Services?
It is up to policy makers to unlock the enormous potential of services in the People’s Republic of China.
Lessons for Asia from the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-2009
The global financial crisis of 2008-2009 offers a rare opportunity for many economies to undertake wide-ranging structural reforms to improve productivity and economic efficiency.
Inclusive and Green Growth: Why is it So Elusive?
“Inclusive growth” and “green growth” are two buzzwords that we often hear in the development sphere nowadays. This is not surprising since these two form key part of many development strategies. While Asia has done extremely well in expanding its economies in the last two to three decades, rapid growth has brought with it rising inequality—within and across countries. It has also badly damaged the environment along the way.