Development

The authors of "Poor Economics" explain what measures actually help lift people out of poverty, and how many such efforts are wasted because of a lack of understanding of the poor.
Acumen's CEO and Founder argues that the poor "do not want handouts" in a talk with Blackstone's Akhil Gupta.
John Lee argues Chinese investment in Africa shouldn't be misconstrued as a threat.
Donald Tsang
Hong Kong's chief executive says it's time for HK-Australia partnerships to go beyond finance.
Govt. officials, businessmen outline ambitious plans for trade, exchange, and development at DC event.
A new Asia Society report aims to help Bangladesh become a "middle-income country."
"The West will meet the East in India and both will co-innovate new solutions for the entire world."
In early 2011, experts look at India's economic outlook and like what they see.
Telecom entrepreneur explains how profit and social development can go hand in hand.
Pierre Omidyar, "the radical philanthropist," on innovative charitable giving in the 21st century.