Human Development in South Asia 2008
Human Development in South Asia 2008

Author: The Mahbub ul Haq Human Development Centre,

Publisher: OUP Pakistan

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780195478129

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The Report presents an analysis of the diffusion and adoption of technology, particularly ICT in the region and its impact on overall economic growth, employment, poverty reduction, as well the provision of health and education services in the region. The report draws from several interesting case studies particularly from India and Bangladesh that illustrate how ICT is being used innovatively to improve the efficiency and transparency in the delivery of public services. The Report however reiterates that technology by itself does not result in wonders. It has to be accompanied with an educated and skilled population as well as basic infrastructure.

South Asia 2060
South Asia 2060

Author: Adil Najam

Publisher: Anthem Press

Published: 2013-07-15

Total Pages: 339

ISBN-13: 0857280740

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“South Asia 2060” is a dialogue between 47 thought leaders, ranging from policymakers to academics to civil society activists and visionaries from across South Asia and the world, on the likely longer-range trajectories of South Asia's future as a region. The collection explores how South Asia's regional future will impact the rest of the world while also shedding light on its present condition.

Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence
Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence

Author: Das, Ramesh Chandra

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-07-27

Total Pages: 647

ISBN-13: 1522502165

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The development of a nation can be influenced by a wide range of factors. In the modern era of globalization, under-developed countries must strive to catch up to developed nations and establish themselves in the global market. The Handbook of Research on Global Indicators of Economic and Political Convergence is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on social, political, and environmental variables that affect the ability of developing countries to reach an equal standing in the global economy. Highlighting theoretical foundations, critical analyses, and real-world perspectives, this book is ideally designed for researchers, analysts, professionals, and upper-level students interested in emerging convergence and divergence trends in modern countries.

South Asian Economic Development
South Asian Economic Development

Author: Moazzem Hossain

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0415454727

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This new edition provides an up-to-date guide to the growing markets in South Asia. It offers an analysis of the changes and consequences of high sustainable growth of the region and provide an outlook as to where these economies are heading in the future. Focusing on the region's economic performance and achievements in the economic development front, the textbook will be of great interest to students and researchers in development economics, business economics, development studies and Asian studies.

Human Capital Development in South Asia
Human Capital Development in South Asia

Author: Asian Development Bank

Publisher: Asian Development Bank

Published: 2017-12-01

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13: 9292610392

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Human capital is an important factor for economic growth in South Asia. Between 1981 and 2010, human capital contributed about 22% of annual gross domestic product per worker growth in India. During the same period, it contributed around 21% in Bangladesh, and 16% in Sri Lanka. However, education and skills remain the binding constraint. Raising the quality of education and skills in South Asia's workforce can play a critical role in catching up to the level of development of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and other successful Southeast Asian economies. This study reviews the development of human capital in South Asia and analyzes contributing factors to human development including policies and strategies that countries in South Asia follow.

Student Learning in South Asia
Student Learning in South Asia

Author: Halil Dundar

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2014-05-30

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 1464801614

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This book analyzes the performance of South Asian educational systems and identifies the causes and correlates of student learning outcomes. Drawing on successful initiatives both in the region and elsewhere in the world, it offers an insightful approach to setting priorities for enhancing the quality of school education in South Asia.

Sex Trafficking in South Asia
Sex Trafficking in South Asia

Author: Mary Crawford

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-01-21

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1135182515

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Arguing that trafficking in girls and women is a product of the social construction of gender and other dimensions of power and status within a particular culture and at a particular historical moment, this book fills a niche in South Asian Studies and Women’s Studies. Focusing on the case of Nepal it provides a local, situated analysis of sex trafficking and a model to counter the universalizing rhetoric of the mass media.

South Asia's Weak States
South Asia's Weak States

Author: T. V. Paul

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2010-08-09

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 0804778531

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South Asia, which consists of eight states of different sizes and capabilities, is characterized by high levels of insecurity at the inter-state, intra-state, and human level: insecurity that is manifest in both traditional and non-traditional security problems—especially transnational terrorism fuelled by militant religious ideologies. To explain what has caused and contributed to the perpetual insecurity and human suffering in the region, this book engages scholars of international relations, comparative politics, historical sociology, and economic development, among others, to reveal and analyze the key underlying and proximate drivers. It argues that the problems are driven largely by two critical variables: the presence of weak states and weak cooperative interstate norms. Based on this analysis and the conclusions drawn, the book recommends specific policies for making the region secure and for developing the long lasting inter- and intra-state cooperative mechanisms necessary for the perpetuation of that security.