Ifzal Ali

I think this is an issue that should not be politicized but has to be addressed with clinical objectivity.

I think this is an issue that should not be politicized but has to be addressed with clinical objectivity.

We are already witnessing major strains in many of our developing countries,

We are already witnessing major strains in many of our developing countries,

Rapid poverty reduction requires not only high rates of economic growth but also that the benefits of this growth be read more

Rapid poverty reduction requires not only high rates of economic growth but also that the benefits of this growth be distributed more equitably.

We are seeing a huge increase in all import bills. Some of them are beginning to feel pressure on the read more

We are seeing a huge increase in all import bills. Some of them are beginning to feel pressure on the external balance of payments. Fiscal strains in India, Indonesia, Bangladesh are particularly huge.

Asian governments are making significant progress in the fight against poverty.

Asian governments are making significant progress in the fight against poverty.