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Surging ahead in uncertain times /

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Surging ahead in uncertain times /

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Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

New York :

United Nations,

2007.

xxi, 166 pages :

illustrations (some color) ;

27 cm.

Economic and social survey of Asia and the Pacific,

2007

0252-5704 ;

"ST/ESCAP/2429"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references.

Regional economic developments and prospects. Fastest growth in the world -- 7.9% in 2006 ; Outlook for 2007 -- continuing dynamism amid rising risks ; Key economic issues on the watch list -- Subregional performance, challenges and policies. Widespread growth across Asia and the Pacific ; East and North-east Asia -- external demand boosts growth ; North and Central Asia -- oil and gas fuel spectacular growth ; Pacific Island countries -- robust growth, continuing challenges ; South and South-west Asia -- growth momentum sustained ; South-east Asia -- growth accelerates on the back of strong exports ; Developed countries -- modest growth but Japan's revival bodes well for the Asia-Pacific region -- Gender inequality continues -- at great cost. Economic and social costs of gender discrimination ; Progress towards narrowing the gender gap ; Eliminating gender discrimination -- policy recommendations -- Statistical annex.

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Economic history.

Economic policy.

Asia, Economic conditions, 1945-

Asia, Economic policy.

Pacific Area, Economic conditions.

Pacific Area, Economic policy.

Asia.

Pacific Area.

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United Nations., Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific.

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