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Economic Development:

Agricultural Development in Asia

Articles by Dr. Frithjof Kuhnen about rural development (land reform, rural industrialisation and rural employment) in some Asian countries.

http://www.professor-frithjof-kuhnen.de/publications-pdf.htm

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

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Asian Development Bank

A multilateral development finance institution that fights poverty in Asia and the Pacific.

http://www.adb.org

Asian Financial Markets

Research in English and links to English and Japanese language resources on Asian financial markets, provided by Mizuho Securities.

http://www.mizuho-sc.com/english/ebond/international/asia.html

Asian Law Group Pty Ltd

ALG is a consultancy firm providing technical advice and project management services primarily in legal and judicial reform in South East Asia.

http://www.asianlawgroup.com

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)

The primary vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region, which stretches from East Asia and Australasia to the Americas.

http://www.apecsec.org.sg/

A Case Study on North Korea, 1997

A 1997 MBA economics paper by J.Remington on the economic situation in North Korea, with policy recommendations for the North Korean and other governments. [PDF]

http://www.jrem.com/north_korea.pdf

Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia

United Nations regional economic and social development commission in Western Asia.

http://www.escwa.org.lb/

2000-2050 GDP Projections - Top 10 Countries [geographic.org/photius.com]

The top 10 countries by GDP (Gross Domestic Product) for the years 2000-2050, listed by projected 2050 GDP rank. GDP forecasts are based on 2000 actuals, which are now somewhat dated.

http://www.photius.com/rankings/gdp_2050_projection.html

Impact of Globalization

The effects of economic liberalization and globalization are critically analyzed with specific examples from the impact on India and Asia.

http://members.tripod.com/~INDIA_RESOURCE/globalization.html

Tumen River Area Development Programme

United Nations project for regional economic cooperation in Northeast Asia. Includes descriptions of infrastructure and other major projects in the region.

http://www.tumenprogramme.org/

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)

Economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific.

http://unescap.org/

The World Bank Group - East Asia & the Pacific

Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics, initiatives, projects and programs.

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/EASTASIAPACIFICEXT/0,,menuPK:208943~pagePK:158889~piPK:146815~theSitePK:226301,00.html

The World Bank Group - Europe and Central Asia

Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics, initiatives, projects and programs.

http://www.worldbank.org/eca

The World Bank Group - South Asia

Provides news and events and in-depth analysis with a regional overview, country briefs, data and statistics, publications, development topics, initiatives, projects and programs.

http://www.worldbank.org/sar

Secondary school closures agreed

A council agrees to close three secondary schools and create a new Welsh medium school as part of its reorganisation plans.

news.bbc.co.uk

Canada halts parliament amid row

Canadian PM Stephen Harper secures a suspension of parliament, saving him from defeat in a confidence vote.

news.bbc.co.uk

Carmakers 'affect entire US economy'

General Motors boss Rick Wagoner and his Ford counterpart Alan Mulally admit making mistakes in the way they ran the firms.

news.bbc.co.uk

Pakistan dilemma

Relations with India strained in wake of the Mumbai attacks

news.bbc.co.uk

Honda poised to quit Formula One

Japanese car giant Honda will withdraw from Formula One on Friday and place its team up for sale, BBC Sport understands.

news.bbc.co.uk

Nasa delays its next Mars mission

The US space agency (Nasa) has delayed the launch of its Mars Science Laboratory rover mission from 2009 to 2011.

news.bbc.co.uk

Menezes family's inquest protest

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have walked out of the inquest into his death at the Oval Cricket Ground in London in protest.

news.bbc.co.uk

No decision over Shields pardon

The High Court reserves judgement in the case of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who has started a pardon bid.

news.bbc.co.uk

Controversial Lapland theme park closes down

The firm running a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" close it down.

news.bbc.co.uk

Pompey crash out after defeat

Portsmouth exit the Uefa Cup after they lose to Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.

news.bbc.co.uk

Nice smell...

But why else would anyone buy a new car these days?

news.bbc.co.uk

Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap

Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward.

news.bbc.co.uk

Villa through despite Uefa Cup loss

Aston Villa fall to a shock defeat to MSK Zilina but still reach the Uefa Cup's last 32, thanks to Hamburg's victory over Slavia Prague.

news.bbc.co.uk

Your pictures

Readers' images of snowfalls across the UK

news.bbc.co.uk

Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low

The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951.

news.bbc.co.uk

DNA dilemma

Will European ruling result in more unsolved crimes?

news.bbc.co.uk

Interest rates

Which lenders are passing on the rate cuts to customers?

news.bbc.co.uk

Send your video, pictures and story ideas

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

news.bbc.co.uk

Child protection review announced

The Scottish Government announces a wide-ranging review of guidance on child protection practices.

news.bbc.co.uk

Kenya PM calls for Mugabe removal

Power-sharing in Zimbabwe is dead and Africa must unite to oust President Mugabe, says Kenya's prime minister.

news.bbc.co.uk

Rhys killing 'appalled country'

The murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones was a terrible killing which appalled the whole country, a judge tells a jury in his summing up.

news.bbc.co.uk

Smith accused of raid 'ignorance'

Jacqui Smith is attacked for not knowing a Tory MP was to be arrested, as her predecessor says she should have been told.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cash glow

How much does a street light cost for one night?

news.bbc.co.uk

US Congresswoman hangs up on Obama

A US Congresswoman hangs up the phone on President-elect Barack Obama, thinking the call is a hoax.

news.bbc.co.uk

HET will continue 'crucial work'

The special police team set up to investigate murders during the troubles is to make 75 staff redundant.

news.bbc.co.uk