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...

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...

The focus of this edited volume is to identify challenges facing organizations in achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and a new energy economy, and to explore solutions from various sectors of the economy to enable the transition to a zero emissions future. Research presented here is...

"When thinking of the leaders of Asia who brought landmark prosperity to their respective nations from the second half of the 20th century, two leaders immediately come to mind: late Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore and Dr. Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia. Bangladesh's own Sheikh Mujibur Rahman did not...

This book discusses the subject of pathways to a sustainable economy through science and technology innovations which are regarded as the important components of the "4th Industrial Revolution". The volume has been developed from Bangladesh's "Vision 2041" agenda which includes development...

PART I: Science and Technology Innovation -- Chapter 1 Investigation on Advanced Materials for Green Chemical Processes and Energy Development -- Chapter 2 University-Industry Collaboration for Skill Enrichment and Industrialization: A global picture -- Chapter 3Empowering People Through...