Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Asia and the Pacific Part I Asia 2. Vietnam: Hochiminh 3. Thailand: Bangkok 4. Singapore: Singapore 5. Philippines: Manila 6. Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur 7. Japan: Tokyo 8. Indonesia: Jakarta 9. India: Mumbai 10. India: Pune 11. China: Shanghai Part II Pacific/Oceania 12. Samoa: Apia 13. New Zealand: Auckland 14. Fiji: Suva 15. Australia: Melbourne Part III Pacific Rim 16. Mexico: Guadalajara 17. Chile: Santiago 18. Conclusion: The World’s Experimental Laboratories

About the Author

Ian Shirley is Pro Vice Chancellor and Professor of Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is the research leader and Director of the Asian and Pacific Development Programme.

Carol Neill is a Senior Researcher engaged in the Asian and Pacific Development Programme. She is employed by the Institute of Public Policy at Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand.