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Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Asia's Governance Gap

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2 October 2013

Subjects

Governance and public sector management; Economics

The Asia and Pacific region must make headway toward catching up with the advanced economies and matching their quality of governance. Focusing on strengthening public service delivery can provide immediate benefits to make growth more inclusive and create momentum for wider governance reforms.

Report: Asian Development Outlook 2013 Update: Governance and Public Service Delivery

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