The Asian Century, Sustainable Growth and Climate Change: Responsible Futures Matter

This path-breaking book investigates the challenges of realizing the Asian century. Prosperity in Asia does not only mean economic growth; the issues of public health, sanitation, income equality, the social safety net and efficient use of natural resources are also important. It argues for new policy initiatives in social, environmental and natural resource areas of South, Southeast and East Asia.

This insightful volume is presented in three parts: Part I identifies the major socio-economic...