uneven across countries and between subregions. East Asia – particularly the People's Republic of China (PRC) – outperformed …Poverty reduction in the Asia and the Pacific region in 2005-2008 had been quite significant. Despite the global crisis …, under the $1.25 per day and $2 poverty lines, respectively.Asia and the Pacific region remains home to the largest number of …

This book looks at the major policy challenges facing developing Asia and how the region sustains rapid economic growth … to reduce multidimensional poverty through socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable measures. Asia is facing …; breakdown of poverty into chronic and transitory components; and a comparative study on poverty issues in Asia and other regions …

This book looks at the major policy challenges facing developing Asia and how the region sustains rapid economic growth … to reduce multidimensional poverty through socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable measures. Asia is facing …; breakdown of poverty into chronic and transitory components; and a comparative study on poverty issues in Asia and other regions …

The impacts of climate change on agricultural production in the People's Republic of China (PRC) are significant, and …