Ifzal Ali

Rapid poverty reduction requires not only high rates of economic growth but also that the benefits of this growth be read more

Rapid poverty reduction requires not only high rates of economic growth but also that the benefits of this growth be distributed more equitably.

We are already witnessing major strains in many of our developing countries,

We are already witnessing major strains in many of our developing countries,

Asian governments are making significant progress in the fight against poverty.

Asian governments are making significant progress in the fight against poverty.

In order for rapid population growth to matter, a nation must steadily create good, decent- paying jobs to benefit from read more

In order for rapid population growth to matter, a nation must steadily create good, decent- paying jobs to benefit from it.

The outlines of an Asian employment crisis are already taking shape. Strong economic growth alone will not solve the [region's] read more

The outlines of an Asian employment crisis are already taking shape. Strong economic growth alone will not solve the [region's] problem.