Pakistan has over 20 million internet users and is ranked as one of the top countries that have registered a high growth rate in internet penetration. Overall, it has the 27th largest population of internet users in the world. ECONOMIC The World Economic Forum, assessing the development of Information and Communication Technology in the country
Economic development – A regional perspective The economic reforms have positively contributed towards the nation’s development in a macro perspective. Improvement in trade relations between nations and the free movement of goods and services led to increased growth in the economy. Thus the globalisation and liberalised economic policies by different nations has gradually frayed many national and state economic institutions. Globalisation has also played a key role in industrial development and
After independence when India launched the task of nation building, it chose the path of planned development. This was flagged off with the launching of Five-Year Plans. Since economic development was conspicuously poor, planners focused more on economic development defined mainly as the growth of GNP, which was symbolized by new factories, dams, mega projects, mining etc (Kaviraj 1996: 116). Dams were even referred to as the ‘temples of modern India’ and as symbols of progress and prosperity. Though
am in charge of teaching on area development management, economic territory organization and regional development planning, so I have concentrated on three research orientations to get more knowledge and practical experience servicing for teaching and education. + Along with the industrial-based development, there should be area-based development. The area-based development is of important significance. In order to improve the quality of an area-based development project, it is necessary to conduct
urban centers is a major concern that has attracted debate among various stakeholders. Better living standards and search for good jobs are some of the reasons for such migration. The development of small towns is stagnating resulting into untapped resources of the young people. My audience comprises mostly of the local leadership. The audience is suitable for this analysis, because they have a great influence on the general public. Moreover, the audience is likely to implement the recommendations
Latest developments in information technology, transport facilities and communication technology have accelerated the pace of globalisation in recent years. The increased use of internet has enabled fast global communication and timely delivery of goods. Nowadays, goods are packed into containers and transported by cargo ships. The use of containers and cargo ships enabled the companies to transport vast quantities of goods and commodities across the world at low costs. With the rise of social media
particular, consider the role of economic policy and the technological upgrading strategies adopted in China from the 1980s onwards Overview Walking through labor-intensive, industry-led and consumption-led growth (Lo and Zhang), China has made a significant economic development and the growth has shifted people's life from poverty to a better level, such has improved health, higher education level and social welfare. Global trade had remarkable impact on the economic transition of China, because Chinese
ensuring sustained and inclusive economic growth. Inclusive growth attempts to bridge the various divides in an economy and society, between the rich and the poor, rural and urban populace and between one region and another. Access to a well-functioning financial system, by creating identical opportunities, enables economically and socially excluded people to integrate better into the economy, so as to actively contribute to development and protect themselves against economic shocks. The role of the financial
An effective utilization of human resources can boost the development of India. Hence, both Central Government and State Governments have prepared the number of plans for the economic development. Among the many plans, one of the plans is establishment of Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The very purpose of establishing SEZ is providing all infrastructural facilities, marketing assistance, financial assistance and incentives in all aspects. If all the facilities are provided, certainly, many entrepreneurs
quite the issue, but the problem lies in the variety of many definitions which are very much biased accordingly to specific individual interests which prevent the development and implementation of the concept (Van Marrewijk,