Surging ahead in uncertain times:
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York United Nations 2007
Series:Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific 2007
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:"ST/ESCAP/2429"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references
Regional economic developments and prospects. Fastest growth in the world -- 7.9% in 2006 ; Outlook for 2007 -- continuing dynamism amid rising risks ; Key economic issues on the watch list -- Subregional performance, challenges and policies. Widespread growth across Asia and the Pacific ; East and North-east Asia -- external demand boosts growth ; North and Central Asia -- oil and gas fuel spectacular growth ; Pacific Island countries -- robust growth, continuing challenges ; South and South-west Asia -- growth momentum sustained ; South-east Asia -- growth accelerates on the back of strong exports ; Developed countries -- modest growth but Japan's revival bodes well for the Asia-Pacific region -- Gender inequality continues -- at great cost. Economic and social costs of gender discrimination ; Progress towards narrowing the gender gap ; Eliminating gender discrimination -- policy recommendations -- Statistical annex
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xxi, 166 p.)
ISBN:9781429497626
1429497629

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