The Second Asia-Europe Summit and the ASEM process
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The Second Asia-Europe Summit, which took place in London, England, in 1998, was regarded as successful in Asia, according to Foreign and Commonwealth Office Director for South and Southeast Asia Hilary Synnott. It is believed in Asia that the Second Asia-Europe Summit has acted as a driving force for the ASEM process, ensuring that this process will move towards the next Summit in South Korea in 2000. It is clear that Europe must be aware of the challenges faced by Asian countries, while Asian countries need to know that Europe is willing to assist.
Publication Name: Asian Affairs
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0306-8374
Year: 1999
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Asia: Rich in problems and prospects
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The devaluation of the Thai currency on July 2 1997 provoked a barrage of devaluations across Asia, including the Philippine peso, the Malaysian ringgit, and the Indonesian rupiah. In just over two months ASEAN currencies were down 20% on the US dollar. Intervention by the International Monetary Fund failed to turn the situation round and the financial crisis moved on to South Korea. The role and strategy of the portfolio during the crisis is examined, along with an overview of its current status and prospects.
Publication Name: Asian Affairs
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0306-8374
Year: 1999
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Understanding development: the experience of voluntary agencies in South Asia
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India boasts approximately over 12,000 voluntary development agencies, with over 1,000 in Nepal and more than 1,200 in Bangladesh. Such voluntary agencies include Christian Aid, Oxfam, Save the Children, the Ghandi Peace Foundation, Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee, and the Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka. An overview of the work of voluntary agencies in South Asia is given.
Publication Name: Asian Affairs
Subject: Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
ISSN: 0306-8374
Year: 1998
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