THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Co-operation

“Leadership is based on inspiration, not domination; on cooperation, not intimidation.”

- William Arthur Ward

TOPIC OF THE DAY

Economic co-operation in South Asia

Human development involves expanding choices in life for people. This expansion takes place through their improved capabilities, which enable them to use their full potential to lead lives that are of value to them. As the first global Human Development Report published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) put it, the real wealth of a nation is its people and the purpose of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy long, healthy, productive and creative lives (UNDP, 1990). Viewed in this light, economic growth is essential but is not the goal in itself; instead, it is a means for achieving human development.

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LATEST ARRIVALS

Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia: Beyond SAFTA by Sadiq Ahmed and others