Integrated Rural Development in Asia
Integrated Rural Development in Asia

Author: M. Aslam

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13:

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The Concept Of Ird And The Objectives And Strategies Adopted By The Developing Countries Of Asia In General And South And South East Asian Countries In Particular, Form The Basis Of Discussion In This Book Leading To Comparative Analysis Of The Rationale, Content Of Integration, Structure Of Implementation And Monitoring And Evaluation Of Ird In These Countries. A Statistical Profile Of South And South East Asian Countries On Development Parameters Adds To The Utility Of The Book.

Transforming the Rural Asian Economy
Transforming the Rural Asian Economy

Author: Mark W. Rosegrant

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13:

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Over the past three decades the rural Asian economy has experienced a dramatic transformation. In most countries the speed and level of development have far exceeded expectations. This book describes this "quiet revolution" with an emphasis on policies and strategies and their impact on agricultural and economic growth, poverty, and the environment.

The Quality of Life in Rural Asia
The Quality of Life in Rural Asia

Author: David Elliot Bloom

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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In light of rural Asia's 30-year population increase, this book reviews trends and patterns in the quality of life, identifies and analyzes options for private and public policies for the improvement of the quality of life, and assesses the prospects for the quality of life in the context of globalization, privatization, and technological change.

Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India
Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India

Author: Mark David Chong

Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited

Published: 2017-05-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789386062475

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This book addresses a gap in the academic and professional literature in the area of criminal justice social work. This compilation explores the scope of responsibilities undertaken by social workers in the field of criminal law in India when dealing with clients who are either offenders or victims of crime. It provides an in-depth understanding of the socio-structural, legal and practical challenges faced by Indian criminal justice social workers. The book encourages social work professionals and students to consider three major areas: encouraging education and training in this subject; protecting the human rights of offenders and victims of crime; and addressing mental illness within the criminal justice system. It hopes to demystify social work in the area of criminal justice, particularly because of the stigma attached to it, given the potentially coercive enforcement of criminal law alongside the traditional ethos of social work being primarily about ‘caring’, ‘empathy’ and ‘empowerment’.

Financial Inclusion in Asia-Pacific
Financial Inclusion in Asia-Pacific

Author: Ms.Elena Loukoianova

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2018-09-18

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1484371011

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Asia has made significant progress in financial inclusion, but both its across-country and intra-country disparities are among the highest in the world. The gaps between the rich and the poor, rural and urban populations, and men and women remain deep. Income is the main determinant of the level of financial inclusion; but other factors, such as geography, financial sector structure, and policies, also play important roles. While some countries in the Asia-Pacific region are leaders in fintech, on average the region lags behind others in several important areas such as online (internet) purchases, electronic payments, mobile money, and mobile government transfers. This Departmental Paper aims to take stock of the development and current state of financial inclusion and shed light on policies to advance financial inclusion in the region. The research focuses on the impact of financial inclusion on economic growth, poverty reduction, and inequality, linkages between financial inclusion and macroeconomic policies, as well as structural policies that are important for improving financial inclusion. Given the increasing importance of financial technologies (fintech), the paper also provides a snapshot of the fintech landscape in the Asia-Pacific.