Through the eyes of tiger cubs: views of Asia's next generation

What will Asia look like ten years from now? Find out by taking a look through the eyes of Asia's next generation of business leaders Following the economic boom of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan--the four Asian Tigers--attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade. This book offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of hundredsof visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as society and demographics, energy andthe environment, business and labor markets, education, and healthcare. This fascinating insight comes from a collection of think-pieces from a broad rangeof young Asians aged under 32--the result of a competition organized by TIME Magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, and the Asia Business Council. Provides a unique viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists The essay prize question was: What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years? Why? What should be done about it? The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the next generation of power-holders see the future. ÍNDICE: Foreword by Kishore MahbubaniAcknowledgementsIntroduction: Meet the Tiger Cubs Part I: Asias PeopleChapter 1: Education and LaborIntroductionUnequal AccessEducation QualityUncertain FutureConclusion Chapter 2: Social InequalityIntroductionIncome InequalityPovertyConclusion Chapter 3: DemographicsIntroductionOverpopulationAgingConclusion Part II: Asias CommunityChapter 4: EnvironmentIntroductionNatural DisastersWaterFood EnergyConclusion Chapter 5: GovernanceIntroductionDisconnected LeadershipRole of the Private SectorConclusionChapter 6: GeopoliticsIntroductionThe Rise of Asia--China and the RestConflict:War, Terrorism and Insurrection Decoupling from the WestConclusion Chapter 7:Identity IntroductionEconomic Growth and Asian ValuesRegional IntegrationLossof Culture and LanguageConclusion Afterword by Michael ElliottAppendixWinningEssaysList of ContributorsIndex

• ISBN: 978-1-118-09463-1
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 224
• Fecha Publicación: 19/10/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés