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

Thakur, Ramesh Chandra; Wiggen, Oddny

ISBN 10: 9280810936 / ISBN 13: 9789280810936

Published by United Nations University Press, Tokyo, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

Title: South Asia in the World : Problem-Solving ...

Publisher: United Nations University Press, Tokyo

Publication Date: 2004

Binding: paperback

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

Book Type: Used

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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.

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.