Asia-Pacific Research and Training Network on Trade (ARTNeT) Phase II : final technical report (November 2009-December 2010)

As globalization continues, interactions between international trade, investment and domestic policy have become more significant, and doubts and concerns have arisen about the extent to which they impact poverty and inequality in the region. These interactions need to be better understood in order to develop coherent policy frameworks that manage globalization and achieve more inclusive and sustainable growth. They formed the core of the ARTNeT research programme in its Phase II. The report contains an overview and evaluations of ARTNeT activities including trade facilitation issues and the implications of preferential trade agreements

The demographic underpinnings of current and future international migration in Asia

"The present paper suggests that one element which needs to be considered in explaining contemporary international migration [in the Asia-Pacific region] but especially in anticipating trends over the next decade are the differential patterns of growth of population within the region. While population growth overall has slowed, the work force age groups will continue to grow rapidly in Asia over the next decade or so and the contrasts between individual countries will increase. The proportion in the peak mobility age groups will thus continue to grow rapidly in particular countries and will be one of the elements contributing to increased levels of international migration within and out of the region.