Recreating Asia: Visions for a New Century - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470820853 ISBN 13: 9780470820858

Publisher: John Wiley @ Sons (Asia), 2002

Synopsis

"In this book, the reader will gain insights into one of the most dramatic economic and social transformations in the history of the world."  - Lee Kuan Yew, Senior Minister, Singapore

The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization committed to improving the state of the world. The Forum provides a collaborative framework for the world's leaders to address global issues, engaging particularly its corporate members in global citizenship.

Drawing on its unparalleled Asian network, this book offers a fascinating insight into how the region is managing its own political change and national governance challenges. Written by some of the world's most accomplished leaders, this unique collection outlines a way forward for Asia. By changing the way the region operates, these visionaries are turning conventional wisdom around, proving that to know Asia, one has to look at the attitudes and aspirations of those who lead its key institutions.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The World Economic Forum is an independent, international organization committed to improving the state of the world. The Forum provides a collaborative framework for the world's leaders to address global issues, engaging particularly its corporate members in global citizenship.

Drawing on its unparalleled Asian network, this book offers a fascinating insight into how the region is managing its own political change and national governance challenges. Written by some of the world's most accomplished leaders, this unique collection outlines a way forward for Asia. By changing the way the region operates, these visionaries are turning conventional wisdom around, proving that to know Asia, one has to look at the attitudes and aspirations of those who lead its key institutions.

From the Inside Flap:

Excerpts from the Prefaces by Lee Kuan Yew, Senior Minister, Singapore, and John Howard, Prime Minister, Australia:

In this book, the reader will gain insights into one of the most dramatic economic and social transformations in the history of the world.

Lee Kuan Yew

I commend the contributors, editors and publishers for their efforts in bringing to wider attention the tremendous potential and opportunities in Asia. I look forward to our governments and businesses working together to realise these benefits.

John Howard

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley @ Sons (Asia)
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0470820853
• ISBN 13: 9780470820858
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 344
• Editor: Frank-Jurgen Richter, Pamela C. M. Mar