Home truths: Pakistan has imported a technocrat from the World Bank to mend its economy. Other Asian examples show that expertise isn't enough: such reformists need political backing to succeed

Article Abstract:

Sahid Javed Burki has returned from the World Bank to his home country of Pakistan to deal with the economic crisis. He has the task of reforming financial markets, reducing tariffs, dampening inflation and broadening the tax base, in the 90 days before elections in February 1997. There has been varied success of such returnees, with some implementing policies to benefit their country, whilst others have made little headway. Burki helped cure high inflation and massive debt in Latin America and he led the World Bank's China programme in the late 1980s.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Management, Officials and employees, Economic aspects, Economic policy, Pakistan, World Bank

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Treading softly

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The year-old Asean Regional Forum on security's upcoming meeting follows threatening moves by China sure to cast a long shadow over the conference. Related issues already putting strain on the group include applications from around the world for membership, and Western hopes for a strong structure conflicting with regional fears of antagonizing China. Fortunately, Chinese officials indicate they will follow a conciliatory approach at the July 28 meeting. Asean officials hope to keep their group central to the ARF.

China, Safety and security measures, Cover Story, International relations, Asia, Chinese foreign relations, Military policy, Association of Southeast Asian Nations

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