Shrestha, Uttam Babu and Bhadra, Anindita (2019) Science in South Asia. Science, 364 (6447). p. 1211. ISSN 0036-8075
Abstract
South Asian countries are often at odds with each other for political, economic, and emotional reasons. The conflicts are a frustrating contrast to the promise of the region. Covering only 3.5% of Earth's landmass, but inhabited by 23.7% of humanity, the region has the highest rate of economic growth, is rich in knowledge-based institutions, and is home to many indigenous and technological innovations. Sadly, at the same time, South Asian countries have the highest poverty rate, lowest human development index (except for sub-Saharan Africa), the most polluted air, the greatest burden of diseases, and increased vulnerability to climate change. It's time to reinvent science diplomacy in this part of the world to spur collaborations that can help resolve conflicts that are preventing South Asia from achieving its potential.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Published version cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current - Institute for Life Sciences and the Environment - Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Systems |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Jul 2019 05:59 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Jul 2019 05:59 |
| Fields of Research : | 13 Education > 1399 Other Education > 139999 Education not elsewhere classified 04 Earth Sciences > 0499 Other Earth Sciences > 049999 Earth Sciences not elsewhere classified |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1126/science.aay4475 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/36726 |
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