South Asia in the World: Problem Solving Perspectives on Security, Sustainable Development, and Good Governance - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9280810936 ISBN 13: 9789280810936

Publisher: United Nations University Press, 2004

Synopsis

The problems of South Asia, and the numbers of people affected, are so huge that they pose a defining challenge to the United Nations in its role as the global arena for problem solving. South Asian issues requiring UN involvement include economic development, environmental protection, food and water security, democratic governance and human rights, nuclear war and peace, interstate and internal conflicts, and new security issues such as AIDS and international terrorism. This book presents issues of particular relevance to the region and explores the potential for improvement in domestic and international efforts to alleviate the problems of South Asia.

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About the Author

Ramesh Thakur is a distinguished fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation and professor of political science at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He previously served as senior vice-rector of the United Nations University and assistant secretary general of the United Nations. Oddny Wiggen is a former academic programme associate in the Peace and Governance Programme of the United Nations University, Tokyo.

Edition details

• Publisher: United Nations University Press
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9280810936
• ISBN 13: 9789280810936
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Thakur Ramesh, Wiggen Oddny