Through the eyes of the tiger cubs : views of Asia's next generation

BWhat will Asia look like ten years from now' Find out by taking a look through the eyes of the Asia's next generation of leaders/b Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan'the four Asian Tigers'attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade./ iThrough the Eyes of Tiger Cubs/i offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as education and labor markets, demographics and healthcare, energy and the environment, and governance and geopolitics./ The book's insights are based on a collection of think-pieces from a broad range of young Asians'the result of a competition organized by the Asia Business Council, iTime/i magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, as well as additional research by the Council. The book is unique in that it:/ ulliProvides a viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists/liliBrings together the responses of almost a hundred young Asian thinkers to the questions "What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years'" "Why'" and "What should be done about it'"/liliOffers policy makers, business leaders, and others who are concerned about the future of Asia a unique glimpse into the younger generation's vision/li/ul The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the leaders of tomorrow see the future.;""Contents""; ""Title""; ""Copyright""; ""Foreword""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""Introduction""; ""Part I: Asiaâ€TMs People""; ""Chapter 1: Education""; ""Introduction""; ""Education Access""; ""Education Quality""; ""Future Career""; ""Conclusion""; ""Essayists Cited""; ""Chapter 2: Inequality""; ""Introduction""; ""Human Development""; ""Poverty Alleviation""; ""Conclusion""; ""Essayists Cited""; ""Chapter 3: Demographics""; ""Introduction""; ""Population Growth""; ""Aging""; ""Conclusion""; ""Essayists Cited""; ""Part II: Asiaâ€TMs Community""; ""Chapter 4: Environment""; ""Introduction"" What will Asia look like ten years from now? Find out by taking a look through the eyes of the Asia's next generation of leaders

Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan—the four Asian Tigers—attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade.

Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as education and labor markets, demographics and healthcare, energy and the environment, and governance and geopolitics.

The book's insights are based on a collection of think-pieces from a broad range of young Asians—the result of a competition organized by the Asia Business Council, Time magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, as well as additional research by the Council. The book is unique in that it:

• Provides a viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists
• Brings together the responses of almost a hundred young Asian thinkers to the questions "What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years?" "Why?" and "What should be done about it?"
• Offers policy makers, business leaders, and others who are concerned about the future of Asia a unique glimpse into the younger generation's vision

The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the leaders of tomorrow see the future.

What will Asia look like ten years from now? Find out by taking a look through the eyes of the Asia's next generation of leaders

Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan—the four Asian Tigers—attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade.

Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as education and labor markets, demographics and healthcare, energy and the environment, and governance and geopolitics.

The book's insights are based on a collection of think-pieces from a broad range of young Asians—the result of a competition organized by the Asia Business Council, Time magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, as well as additional research by the Council. The book is unique in that it:

• Provides a viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists
• Brings together the responses of almost a hundred young Asian thinkers to the questions "What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years?" "Why?" and "What should be done about it?"
• Offers policy makers, business leaders, and others who are concerned about the future of Asia a unique glimpse into the younger generation's vision

The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the leaders of tomorrow see the future.

"Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan--the four Asian Tigers--attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade. Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young Asians, who have identified the key issues and who see innovative solutions for areas as diverse as education and labor markets, demographics and healthcare, energy and the environment, and governance and geopolitics. The book's insights are based on a collection of think-pieces from a broad range of young Asians--the result of a competition organized by the Asia Business Council, Time magazine, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, as well as additional research by the Council. The book is unique in that it: provides a viewpoint in contrast to the usual perspective of businesses, governments, economists, and journalists; brings together the responses of almost a hundred young Asian thinkers to the questions 'What is the biggest challenge facing Asia over the next ten years?' 'Why?' and 'What should be done about it?'; offers policy makers, business leaders, and others who are concerned about the future of Asia a unique glimpse into the younger generation's vision. The next generation has a high stake in ensuring Asia's long-term growth. Gain a unique perspective on how the leaders of tomorrow see the future."--Publisher's website Cover......Page 1 Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs: Views of Asia's Next Generation......Page 5 Contents......Page 7 Foreword by Kishore Mahbubani......Page 9 Acknowledgments......Page 11 Introduction......Page 13 Part I: Asia's People......Page 21 Introduction......Page 23 Education Access......Page 26 Education Quality......Page 34 Future Career......Page 38 Conclusion......Page 44 Introduction......Page 47 Human Development......Page 50 Poverty Alleviation......Page 57 Conclusion......Page 59 Introduction......Page 61 Population Growth......Page 63 Aging......Page 69 Conclusion......Page 74 Part II: Asia's Community......Page 77 Introduction......Page 79 Natural Disasters......Page 82 Water......Page 86 Food......Page 89 Energy......Page 91 Conclusion......Page 95 Introduction......Page 99 Representation......Page 102 Private Sector......Page 108 Conclusion......Page 114 Introduction......Page 117 Chinese Dominance......Page 118 Regional Conflict......Page 121 Decoupling from the West......Page 124 Conclusion......Page 126 Introduction......Page 129 Regional Integration......Page 131 Economic Growth and Asian Values......Page 142 Preservation of Local Differences......Page 146 Conclusion......Page 149 Afterword......Page 153 Appendix: Winning Essays......Page 155 Notes......Page 191 About the Authors......Page 199 List of Contributors......Page 201 Index......Page 203 Cover 1 Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs: Views of Asia's Next Generation 5 Contents 7 Foreword by Kishore Mahbubani 9 Acknowledgments 11 Introduction 13 Part I: Asia's People 21 Chapter 1: Education 23 Introduction 23 Education Access 26 Education Quality 34 Future Career 38 Conclusion 44 Chapter 2: Inequality 47 Introduction 47 Human Development 50 Poverty Alleviation 57 Conclusion 59 Chapter 3: Demographics 61 Introduction 61 Population Growth 63 Aging 69 Conclusion 74 Part II: Asia's Community 77 Chapter 4: Environment 79 Introduction 79 Natural Disasters 82 Water 86 Food 89 Energy 91 Conclusion 95 Chapter 5: Governance 99 Introduction 99 Representation 102 Private Sector 108 Conclusion 114 Chapter 6: Geopolitics 117 Introduction 117 Chinese Dominance 118 Regional Conflict 121 Decoupling from the West 124 Conclusion 126 Chapter 7: Asian Identity 129 Introduction 129 Regional Integration 131 Economic Growth and Asian Values 142 Preservation of Local Differences 146 Conclusion 149 Afterword 153 Appendix: Winning Essays 155 Notes 191 About the Authors 199 List of Contributors 201 Index 203