INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT
Under this topic, the research seeks to enhance the understanding and alongside study the contemporary and developing issues pertaining to international economy and development in diverse countries. The developing economies at present predominantly in the East and South Asian regions remains on a relatively strong growth trajectory amid the robust domestic demand conditions whereas the global economy on the other hand is facing a confluence of risks, which could severely disrupt economic activity and inflict significant damage on longer-term development prospects. The research primarily addresses such developments and challenges, concentrating on the existing and emerging economic policies, economic growth and opportunities, co-operations and agreements, prospects and the potential factors that exacerbates development challenges in many parts of the world.
ARTICLES
Nepal’s Development Outlook: Beyond Graduation from the LDCs
The structural hurdles to Nepal’s economic development, such as inefficient natural resource utilisation, lack of quality infrastructure and largely unskilled labour force, currently necessitate growth at a level where environmental impacts are inevitable in the short run-making ‘weak green growth’ ideal for Nepal at this juncture.
Risk of School Children Dropout in Bangladesh, Bhutan and Nepal
Policymakers should ensure that free education programmes, reducing paid coaching, lowering the cost of private school, raising awareness of parent-teacher relationships, improving school infrastructure, ensuring equal access to education, providing quality training for teachers, and providing all related facilities are implemented at the policy level.
Revisiting the Sino-Japanese Dynamics during the Abe Era
Shinzo Abe through his leadership qualities and marvellous economic and social strategies namely ‘Abenomics’ and ‘Womenomics’ was able to restore the lost glory of Japan and his nationalistic ideas though a much contested arena made the country militarily strong and regained its world power image.
Shinzo Abe: The Legacy of Japan’s Longest Serving Premier
Shinzo Abe will be mostly remembered for his policy of Abenomics and his efforts of revising the country’s constitution and exonerating Japanese wartime atrocities will always remain as dark spots on his legacy.
Is Nepal Hot on its Heels as Sri Lanka Moves on the Brink of Crisis?
Long-term economic structuring has to be backed by strong political leadership and transparency and accountability mark a great deal of importance to eradicate corruption deeply rooted in Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Challenges to Global Governance in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Anarchy, as it exists today, is more so for the TNCs rather than States. Global governance has surely evolved, but the next big challenge is to extend the governance umbrella over TNCs.
BRICS: Importance for Brazil and South Africa
BRICS plus provides hope for the forum to become an organization with other members representative of the current world realities.
The Hallyu Wave and Diplomacy
South Korean Government has tried various ways to appeal with their soft power and to a large extent, it has been successful as well. However, there is a clear distinction between nation branding and soft power and the countries need to focus on both in order to move forth and gain the necessary outcomes.