Table of Contents
Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 1999
Introduction
PART ONE
Highlights of recent developments
Contraction of Output
Growth Performance
Social issues
Unemployment
Poverty Increase
Governmental Constraints
The Determinants of Immediate Prospects
Uncertainties
Significant Positive Signs
Overall 1999 Recovery Prospects
Policy issues
Actions Required
Issues Involved
Steps at Regional Level
Other Requirements
Social Fund
PART TWO
Introduction
Internet
ICT Investment
ICT and Competitiveness
Electronic Commerce
Problems
Use of ICT
Regional Initiatives
Production
ICT Planning
Governmental Action
Financial Sector
ICT Improving Electronic Markets
ICT-intensive Activities
Conclusions - 1
Conclusions - 2
ICT Policy |