Role of the state in the social sector in southeast Asia

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A number of economies in east Asia have emerged to become regional powerhouses over a short period of time. High rates of human capital development are said to have made a major contribution to their success. Public investments in education have been larger and better than elsewhere. There were no major theories emphasizing the importance of improving health in over economic development however, although the World Health Organization sees life expectancies as important indicators of income levels of subsequent economic growth.

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Development strategies, agricultural policies and agricultural development in Southeast Asia

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A study of the social and economic effects of macroeconomic policies in the light of political developments in some of the developing countries of Southeast Asia was conducted. Focus was on the agricultural development, the influence of macroeconomic strategies on the agricultural industry and a comparison of subject countries with other more developed market economies in Southeast Asia. Results indicate that reforms have a positive impact on the social and economic changes in developing countries.

Developing countries

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The impact of the crisis on poverty and equity

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A study was conducted to examine developments in urban and rural poverty in the Southeast Asian region. It analyzed increases in poverty in Indonesia and policy interventions that promote lessons about the impact of crisis on poverty on a country. In addition, the study examined strategies designed to alleviate poverty. These include the establishment of employment opportunity programs, job creation programs in the agricultural sector, and support of budgetary subsidies.

Indonesia, Poverty

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