Explaining South Asia's Development Success: The Role of Good Policies

by Ahmed, Sadiq

• ISBN13: 9780821365991
• ISBN10: 0821365991
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-06-30
• Publisher: World Bank

Summary

South Asia has performed well over the past 25 years in reducing poverty, improving human development and increasing growth, but faster progress with poverty reduction will require a higher rate of growth. This book shows that the development performance is not a puzzle but largely explained by good policies. Countries in the region have maintained good macroeconomic environments, opened up their economies to greater domestic and international competition, and reduced the role of corrupt and inefficient public enterprises.

Author Biography

Sadiq Ahmed is Sector Director for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management in the South Asia Region of the World Bank.

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Acknowledgments	ix
About the Author	xi
Issues and Themes	1	(8)
Development Performance in South Asia: A Comparative Analysis	9	(16)
Policies for Economic Growth	25	(26)
Policies for Improving Human Development	51	(10)
Progress with Public Sector Reforms	61	(12)
Addressing the Challenge of Growing Inequality	73	(6)
Future Reform Priorities	79	(6)
Notes	85	(2)
References	87