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Return
to Afghanistan, Alternet, USA, February 06, 2004
Derrill Bodley is on a two-week journey to meet with dozens
of aid workers, UN officials and ordinary Afghans.
Fingers
crossed on constitution, Daily Times, Lahore, January 28,
2004
The uncomfortable fact is that Afghanistan has to pass through
a lot of ‘history’ yet to reach the level of general
acceptance of the principles contained in the constitution.
Afghaniscam,
Cursor, USA, September 24, 2003
In effect, three forces -- modernization,
war and drought -- explain the misery of contemporary Afghanistan.
But the most important factor has been a failed modernization
which, predictably, has gotten the least attention in the
West [and its local allies whether King Zahir or Karzai] given
that it is precisely this import from the West which has been
the prime culprit.
Afghanistan'sEconomy
Brief Survey, the Economist, February 2003
ADB
reaffirms support for Afghanistan reconstruction in 2003
Asian Development bank, February 2003
Science
consortium established to rebuild Afghanistan's agriculture
Future Harvest, January 2003 (PDF)
Afghanistan
seeks cooperation in developing sector
Paknews
Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka affected by MFA phaseout, Daily Star, Dhaka, May
10, 2004
An Oxfam report says small countries will be badly
hit by the phasing out of textile import quotas from January
next year.
Poultry
industry in crisis, Daily Star, Dhaka, February 11, 2004
Though there is no avian flu in Bangladesh, the public has
curtailed its consumption of chickens, resulting in a crisis
in the industry.
One
village, one product concept & small industries, Daily
Star, Dhaka, February 09, 2004
Bangladesh can initiate a 'one village one product' programme
replicating the successful Thai concept that will give a boost
to small and cottage industries in rural areas, said a Thai
embassy official.
Farming
changes their lot, Daily Star, Dhaka, February 05, 2004.
Graduating from a local college, Zakir Hossain started hybrid
tomato cultivation. He is now a proud and rich farmer and
dreams of creating jobs for others in agro-based small industries.
Being
well meaning is no protection
Bangladeshi NGOs, The Economist, March 2003
Bangladesh
Brief
Brief Survey, The Economist, March 2003
Bangladesh
| Bhutan
| India
| Maldives
| Nepal
| Pakistan
| Sri
Lanka
Gender
equality guaranteed, Kuensel, May 8, 2004
With the launching of the national commission on women
and children (NCWC) on May 6, Bhutanese women and children
are expected to see a further improvement in their social
standing.
A
license or a business? Kuensel, Thimpu, April 05, 2004
In Bhutan, rather than using a license to start or develop
a business, people are actually renting and selling the license
itself. These include all types of licenses, from bars, to
grocery stores, from contractors’ to schools.
FDI:
Long road ahead, Kuensel, Thimpu, February 02, 2004
Even as hopes are piled on the recent decision of the
government to open the country to foreign direct investment
(FDI), many reckon there is a long road ahead before any solid
impact is felt.
The
Bhutanese development story II, Kuensel, Thimpu, February
02, 2004
In the concluding part, the five phases of transformation
of the country and the five guiding principles of national
development planning are described.
Transporting
Dorokha's oranges, Kuensel, Thimpu, January 28, 2004
Mules and ponies belonging to the Haaps play a key role
in transporting the mandarin harvest from Dorokha to collection
points in Samtse from where it is loaded on to trucks for
export to Bangladesh.
The
Bhutanese development story, Kuensel, Thimpu, January 26,
2004
In this simple guide on the topic, Karma Ura discusses about
Bhutan’s vision for development and the five causes
of rapid development.
Rural
Enterprise Development in Bhutan
UNDP
India's
crisis of values, The Globalist, USA, May 13, 2004
News about India’s booming economy is hard to miss these
days. This is especially true because all sectors of economy
have grown. Yet, the profits from this growth have not been
shared equally — and many people feel marginalized.
The country is facing a profound value crisis.
An
alternative for India & Brazil, The Hindu, Chennai, February
10, 2004
India and Brazil should look forward to a globalisation that
is not oppositional, but constructive, not exclusive, but
inclusive.
Growth
is never uniform, Indian Express, Mumbai, February 09, 2004
The chief economist and vice-president of the World Bank on
his motto 'growth with equity' and India.
Turning
farmers into brokers, Deccan Herald, February 02, 2004
To expect poor and marginal farmers to go online and trade
seems to be a wild imagination of a stockbroker.
India:
Shining or dimming, Daily Star, Dhaka, January 27, 2004
Sensex tops 6000! Agriculture is booming! Kisans are smiling!
IT is expanding! Growth touches 8 percent! Shopping malls
are gleaming! India is shining! BJP Sultans of Spin have never
before translated their irrational euphoria into a multi-billion-rupee
ad campaign like this.
India
sees bright side to outsourcing, Asia Times, January 27, 2004
Leading Indian IT companies, most of which are sitting on
huge cash piles, will now be forced to be far more aggressive
in acquiring US and European IT companies.
Indian
economy vis-a-vis globalization, The Independent, Dhaka, September
24, 2003
More than a decade ago, India embarked on
a new course that has led to faster growth and lower poverty.
External trade was liberalized, and many government controls
on domestic investment were removed. Perhaps more significantly,
the mindset of many intellectuals and policymakers changed
in favor of a more market-oriented approach, including greater
integration with the world economy.
India:
Inside the gates, Boston Globe, USA, January 25, 2004
Western-style gated communities are springing up across India,
fueled by Bollywood endorsements and a rising middle class.
Are they the latest reflection of the age-old caste system,
or a new threat to social cohesion?
Child
workers in India, Alternet, USA, November 14, 2004
An estimated 100 million working children live in India. Child
labor is not restricted to the rural areas, where children
engage in back-breaking agricultural work, but is common in
cities.
Saving
lives of farmers, Deccan Herald, September 23, 2003
Instead of identifying families below the
poverty line, it is better to identify heavily indebted families
and help them.
Government by computer
Development priorities in Hyderabad, The Economist, March
2003
Creating
the creative city, Daily Times, Lahore, June 21, 2004
The path to economic prosperity as well as a liberal, modern
society largely lies in making our cities creative places.
Pakistani
experts say "No" to big dams, OneWorld Net, April
06, 2004
Pakistani experts, which included environmentalists, economists
and civil society activists, have given a call to reject large
dams as a solution to water crisis because thay are damaging
to environment, the eco system and people.
Economic
Aspects of Sustainable Development in Pakistan
UN (agenda 21]
Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka affected by MFA phaseout, Daily Star, Dhaka, May
10, 2004
An Oxfam report says small countries will be badly
hit by the phasing out of textile import quotas from January
next year.
US
Funds Healthcare for Sri Lanka's Deprived Muslims, OneWorld
Net, April02, 2004
Fourteen years after they were displaced from their homes
by a civil war, around 800 Muslim families in northwestern
Sri Lanka finally have access to free medical facilities,
thanks to a largely US initiative.
The
myth of privatisation, Daily News, Colombo, February 10, 2004
A massive publicity campaign costing several hundred millions
of rupees in public funding inundates the people with promises
of a rosy future through privatisation.
ADB
discusses Sri Lanka's reconstruction needs
Asian Development Bank, March 2003
Development
Links - Sri Lanka
World Bank
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