Ifzal Ali

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.

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.

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.

I think this is an issue that should not be politicized but has to be addressed with clinical objectivity.

I think this is an issue that should not be politicized but has to be addressed with clinical objectivity.

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

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