Book Description: ASEAN Beyond the Regional Crisis Mya Than March 31, 2001 Pages: 9789812300997 Summary: In this thought-provoking book, [Insert Author's Name] delves into the aftermath of the regional financial and economic crisis that hit Southeast Asia in the late 1990s, specifically focusing on the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The author conducts a post-mortem analysis of the crisis, evaluating the sustainability of the recovery and the long-term direction of the ASEAN economies. The book also explores the human and social dimensions of the crisis, including food security, poverty, and cross-border pollution, and examines the challenges and competitiveness of these economies in the post-recovery period. Furthermore, the author reassesses the relevance of ASEAN in its current form, considering its performance, challenges, and opportunities to adapt to the new challenges of the 21st century. Chapter 1: Introduction The chapter begins with an overview of the ASEAN region and its significance in the global economy.

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