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Civil society at multiple crossroads in Asia

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  • Kaustuv Kanti Bandyopadhyay

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Over the past two decades the centre of gravity of the global economy and politics has shifted to Asia. The region, with its demographic, economic and political vibrancy, has changed the rules of the game globally. The region also represents extreme heterogeneity and perplexing paradoxes compared to other regions of the world; it is faced with multiple crossroads, including around poverty, illiteracy, access to water, and sanitation. It the midst of this, Asian civil society is on the rise. This viewpoint outlines its notable contributions, the multiple crossroads it faces, and future avenues.La société civile face à de multiples carrefours en AsieAu cours des deux dernières décennies, le centre de gravité de l’économie et de la politique mondiales a évolué vers l'Asie. Cette région, avec son dynamisme démographique, économique et politique, a modifié les règles du jeu à l’échelle mondiale. Elle présente par ailleurs une hétérogénéité extrême et des paradoxes mystérieux par rapport à d'autres régions du monde ; elle se trouve à des carrefours multiples, y compris en ce qui concerne la pauvreté, l'analphabétisme, l'accès à l'eau et l'assainissement. Au milieu de tout cela, la société civile asiatique est en plein essor. Ce Point de vue présente ses contributions notables, les multiples carrefours auxquels elle fait face et les avenues futures.La sociedad civil de Asia ante varias encrucijadasDurante las últimas dos décadas, el centro de gravedad de la economía y de la política a nivel mundial se ha trasladado a Asia. Con su vitalidad demográfica, económica y política, la región ha cambiado las reglas del juego en todo el mundo. Asimismo, encierra heterogeneidad y paradojas extremas en comparación con otras regiones del mundo: enfrenta varias encrucijadas en torno a la pobreza, al analfabetismo, al acceso al agua y al saneamiento. En este contexto, la sociedad civil asiática sigue prosperando. El presente artículo realiza un bosquejo de sus notables contribuciones, de las múltiples encrucijadas que enfrenta y de sus caminos a futuro.Sociedade civil em meio a múltiplas encruzilhadas na ÁsiaNas duas últimas décadas, o centro de gravidade da economia e política global tem mudado para a Ásia. A região, com seu dinamismo demográfico, econômico e político, tem alterado as regras do jogo globalmente. A região também representa uma heterogeneidade extrema e paradoxos desconcertantes se compararmos com outras regiões do mundo. Ela se encontra em meio a múltiplas encruzilhadas, inclusive a respeito da pobreza, analfabetismo, acesso a água e saneamento. Em meio a isto tudo, a sociedade civil asiática cresce. Este ponto de vista apresenta suas notáveis contribuições, as múltiplas encruzilhadas em que ela se encontra e caminhos futuros.

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  • Kaustuv Kanti Bandyopadhyay, 2013. "Civil society at multiple crossroads in Asia," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 23(5-6), pages 644-652, August.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:23:y:2013:i:5-6:p:644-652
    DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2013.800841
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