The vibrance and optimism in Southeast Asia during 1993 was palpable. In the wake of the end of the Cold War, the region built upon the development that was already on track. Even so, the pace has been surprising. Not only did the ASEAN economies perform well generally, Vietnam surged ahead in economic development, and Myanmar registered strong sings of economic growth. Politically, the regi…
Meski kemiskinan merupakan sebuah fenomena setua peradaban manusia, pemahaman kita terhadapnya dan upaya-upaya untuk mengentaskannya belum menunjukkan hasil yang menggembirakan, Bahkan, akibat krisis ekonomi di Indonesia, telah lahir orang-orang miskin "baru" yang konon jumlahnya makin bertambah setiap harinya. Di masa orde baru, selama pembangunan jangka panjang pertama, melalui beberapa sekto…
Buku ini berisi: 1. Neokoloniaslisasi Indonesia 2. Membangun ekonomi rakyat 3. Demokrasi ekonomi 4. Ekonomi pancasila 5, Ekonomi rakyat 6. Apa itu koperasi? 7. Catatan mengenai ekonomi syariah
The Outer Space and Global Security Conference, held in Geneva on 26-27 November 2002, examined the current and future uses of space, assessing ways to prevent the deployment or use of weapons in, from and against outer space. Governmental and non-governmental representatives discussed a wide range of short- and long-term measures to enhance space security, including the possibility of a ban on…
The contents of this book: 1. Political Outlook - Southeast Asia 1992-93 2. Economic Outlook - ASEAN 1992-93 3. Economic Outlook - Indochinese States and Myanmar 1992-93
Occupational and Environmental Safety Engineering and Management provides in-depth guidance toward all aspects of workplace safety. Extensive explanations of relevant legislation and regulation aids in compliance, while individual coverage of major hazards including fire, noise, and electricity provides targeted guidance for effective management. Practical appendices provide lists of known and …
The proliferation of small arms is not only endangering civilian life, but also state security. In the context of Southeast Asia, the widespread availability of small arms can change the power relations between state and nonstate actors. In a country that faces separatist movement, the acquisition of small arms by separatist groups certainly exacerbates the conflict between the state and the se…
The world is undergoing dramatic transformations in the wake of the crumbling of the Cold War order, and the ebbs and flows of these changes are not passing unnoticed in Southeast Asia. Indeed, the region is witnessing its own mini-versions of glasnot and perestroika, as countries like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, for instance, seek their niches in the emerging opportunities and constr…
This publication explains how the apartheid government in South Africa put together a determined chemical and biological weapons programme aimed at poisoning people within and outside South Africa. The book contains information on the following details concerning Project Coast: it explains how the apartheid regime planned the deliberate use of chemical and biological agents on people, how the g…
These are make-or-break times for business leaders. In today's defining moment, the "New Economy," CEOs and other leaders in a wide variety of industries must face unprecedented conditions. Thriving in the New Economy gives you a unique look into some of today's best economic and business minds. A series of close profiles, the book offers inspirational personal stories, useful advice, and ac…