The Private Sector's Role in Poverty Reduction in Asia (Chandos Asian Studies Series) - Hardcover

Scott A. Hipsher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857094483 ISBN 13: 9780857094483

Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

The private sector has an important role in poverty reduction in Asia. The Private Sectors Role in Poverty Reduction in Asia argues that the best way to create sustainable projects is to create win-win situations where both private companies and individuals working their way out of poverty can benefit. The book provides a practical guide for managers and individuals working in the private sector in the least developed areas of Asia to help make a difference to the lives of others. The books opening chapter considers the private sector s role in poverty reduction in Asia and following chapters discuss the variable nature of development, developing economy environments in Asia and business practices and strategies in these economies. A number of Asian economies are considered in turn, including: China; Vietnam; Thailand; Cambodia; Laos PDR; Southeast Asian countries; South Asian countries; Central Asian countries; and the Himalayas. The final chapter looks at creating sustainable win-win situations.

Key Features: focuses on practical advice for acting managers; uses primary research carried out in developing economies, with interviews and ideas from local managers and business owners; covers a variety of academic theories, empirical evidence and personal experiences of individuals working in the region.

Contents: Private sectors role in poverty reduction; Development: One size does not fit all; Environmental conditions in Asian developing economies; Business strategies and practices in developing economies; Asian success stories; China; Vietnam; Thailand; Cambodia; Laos PDR; Island Southeast Asia (Indonesia and the Philippines); South Asia; Central Asia: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan; Myanmar/Burma; Creating sustainable win-win situations.

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About the Author

Scott Hipsher has extensive experience living, working and researching in developing economies in Asia. He is currently working in Henan Province. His published works include Business Practices in Southeast Asia: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Theravada Buddhist Countries, various book chapters, academic journal articles, newspaper and magazine articles, as well as a number of blogs and internet articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0857094483
• ISBN 13: 9780857094483
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352