possibilities for state action in Asia have been shaped by geo-political context and colonial heritage. We analyse the ways in which … lessons the comparative history of the Asian state offers for development theory and policy possibilities. … China to Southeast Asia and to India, this paper explores the changing role of the state in these countries and the …

-acting Institutions -- Reform of Political System -- Construction and Reform of the Rule of Law -- Reform of Cultural System and … -- Reform of Financial System -- Reform of State-owned Enterprises and Development of Private Economy -- Reform of Fiscal and …—inclusive economic institutions; the state capacity to plan and implement policies and laws; and an inclusive and transparent civil …