Launching of the Asia Pacific Human Development Report 2006.(Opinion & Editorial)
Manilla Bulletin
THE Asia-Pacific Region is at the forefront of globalization, with some of the world's fastest growth rates in international trade exhibited by economies in the region. It has also seen the growth of its services sector, with a large pool of workers, from domestic workers to nurses, construction workers, call center agents, accountants, and other professionals servicing the need of a global clientele.
The region's growth amidst increasing globalization is reflected in the 2006 Asia-Pacific Human Development Report (HDR). Produced by experts from the region under the auspices ...
