South Asian economic development

Includes bibliographical references (p. [236]-263) and index.

South Asian economic development: post-independence era -- Benchmarking South Asian economic performance -- Benchmarking South Asia's human development in the era of ICT -- Demographic dynamics of South Asia -- Human resources and economic performance -- Labour market institutions and economic performance -- The millennium development goals (MDGs) and the achievements to 2005 -- Macroeconomic management in the era of information revolution -- Economic reforms in South Asia -- Trade and economic integration -- Agriculture and rural development -- Climate change, growth and poverty -- Information technology (IT) issues -- India's growth on the back of information revolution -- South Asia in the 21st century: seeking good governance in the era of information revolution.