The growth experience of India and other South Asian countries suggests that a “Service Revolution”—rapid income growth … services be a driver of sustained growth, job creation, and poverty reduction? What kind of policies and institutions do …, job creation, gender equality, and poverty reduction led by services—is now possible. What is a service revolution? Can …

This paper surveys the status of food security in the South Asian countries, particularly India. Particular attention … households who are poor, and iii) rural households who are undernourished. The paper then singles out five disconnects in India …

This paper surveys the status of food security in the South Asian countries, particularly India. Particular attention … households who are poor, and iii) rural households who are undernourished. The paper then singles out five disconnects in India …

participation rate and economic development of both countries. Female labor force participation rate and Real GDP per capita are … used as the proxy indicator of women empowerment and economic development, respectively. In the regression model, Real GDP … economic participation and opportunity, and educational attainment, whereas Bangladesh leads in health and survival, and …

looking forward to a much better future - in terms of both growth and human development - than was deemed possible at the time …

adolescent girls in developing countries. While this approach has met with success in the case of education and health programmes …-dimensional, longer-term and holistic view of impact, that takes into account dimensions such as realized rights, health and access to …

The South Asia region is home to the largest pool of individuals living under the poverty line, coupled with a fast … evaluating access across the region?s physical (location), poverty, and income considerations. The paper also analyzes inequality …