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1. Prof. J. George
   (posted 19 February 2010 / 07:17:28 PM)
   
   The authors needs to be complimented for this study that is first of its kind particularly in so much as relating it to MDG. It is unfortunate that the UNESCAP-ADB-UNDP trio did not take cognisance of it while reviewing MDGs recession during the recent global financial crisis. The study is timely as it indicates the way out for rationalizing inclusive growth strategy in a region that is characterised by not only a larger proportion but also growing numbers of hungry and poor people in the world.
   Secondly, the paper completely compliments the UNEP-UNCTAD's path breaking longitudinal study in African and the Central American continents as well as trade and environment review of 2006 and and 2009.
   Thirdly, The study is also contemporary as it is a one shot answer to the the vexing question of climate change related mitigation and adaptation strategies.
   
   Fourthly, the study does reinforce that food security as enshrined in MDGs 1C is fully attainable at a cost effective manner. ADB need to take conscious decisions to explicitly reinforce it as its thrust area given that the strategy 2020 sounds hallo in the absence of a credible alternative. The paper provides a good indication to that pathway. The strategic economic management initiative as defined necessarily must be based on inclusiveness and organic agriculture restores that power in the hands of the producers for a number of opportunities for autonomous income enhancement amongst the poorer segments of the population, among other associated reform measures.