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Author: Asian Development Bank
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Published: 2005
Total Pages: 42
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Asian Development Bank
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Published: 2009
Total Pages: 298
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis study examines major challenges and issues associated with developing regional infrastructure through the fostering of regional cooperation in Asia, and provides a framework for pan-Asian infrastructure cooperation. The study's long-term vision is the creation of a seamless Asia (an integrated region connected by world-class, environmentally friendly infrastructure) in terms of both "hard" (physical) and "soft" (facilitating) infrastructure. The soft part supports the development and operation of the hard component. Findings indicate that the benefits of upgrading and extending Asia's infrastructure networks are substantial, and that all countries in the region would benefit. A logistics network is only as good as its weakest link; each country in a regional supply chain gains from infrastructure improvements made in others. Improving connectivity in the region would bring Asia large welfare gains through increased market access, reduced trade costs, and more efficient energy production and use. According to the study, to achieve this Asia needs to invest approximately $8 trillion in overall national infrastructure between 2010 and 2020. In addition, Asia needs to spend approximately $290 billion on specific regional infrastructure projects in transport and energy that are already in the pipeline
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Published: 2017-02-01
Total Pages: 235
ISBN-13: 9292577549
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInfrastructure is essential for development. This report presents a snapshot of the current condition of developing Asia's infrastructure---defined here as transport, power, telecommunications, and water supply and sanitation. It examines how much the region has been investing in infrastructure and what will likely be needed through 2030. Finally, it analyzes the financial and institutional challenges that will shape future infrastructure investment and development.
Author: Antoni Estevadeordal
Publisher: IDB
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 455
ISBN-13: 1931003858
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Arnulf Grubler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 409
ISBN-13: 110702322X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn edited volume on factors determining success or failure of energy technology innovation, for researchers and policy makers.
Author: ADBI
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Published: 2016-03-08
Total Pages: 340
ISBN-13: 4899740522
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book investigates long-term development issues for members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It finds that with the proper policy mix—including domestic structural reforms and bold initiatives for regional integration—ASEAN has the potential to reach by 2030 the average quality of life enjoyed today in advanced economies and to fulfill its aspirations to become a resilient, inclusive, competitive, and harmonious (RICH) region. Key challenges moving forward are to enhance macroeconomic and financial stability, support equitable growth, promote competitiveness and innovation, and protect the environment. Overcoming these challenges to build a truly borderless economic region implies eliminating remaining barriers to the flow of goods, services, and production factors; strengthening competitiveness and the institutional framework; and updating some governing principles. But ASEAN should not merely copy the European Union. It must maintain its flexibility and pragmatism without creating a bloated regional bureaucracy. The study’s main message is that through closer integration, ASEAN can form a partnership for achieving shared prosperity in the region and around the globe.
Author: Sultan Hafeez Rahman
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: 2012-04-01
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 1781005249
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSouth Asian leaders have made it a priority to tackle key regional issues such as poverty, environment degradation, trade and investment barriers and food insecurity, among others.
Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Publisher: United Nations
Published: 2017-09-27
Total Pages: 110
ISBN-13: 9213627335
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis publication is the first Asia-Pacific report that comprehensively maps out the intersections between gender and environment at the levels of household, work, community and policy. It examines gender concerns in the spheres of food security, agriculture, energy, water, fisheries and forestry, and identifies strategic entry points for policy interventions. Based on a grounded study of the reality in the Asia-Pacific region, this report puts together good practices and policy lessons that could be capitalized by policymakers to advance the agenda of sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.
Author: Department of Economic & Social Affairs
Publisher: United Nations Publications
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 9789211045871
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents an overview of the key debates that took place during the Economic and Social Council meetings at the 2007 High-level Segment, at which ECOSOC organized its first biennial Development Cooperation Forum. The discussions also revolved around the theme of the second Annual Ministerial Review, "Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to sustainable development."--P. 4 of cover.
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