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Asia-Africa Growth Corridor:Japan and India's counter to OBOR


Malcolm Merlyn

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A vision document on the Indo-Japan initiative of the Asia Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) lays down the framework for social and economic connectivity between the two regions in a more inclusive and sustainable manner.

The vision document, released at the 52nd annual meeting of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group here, emphasises on inclusivity and centrality of people, rather than focusing only on trade and economics, said Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General of RIS, a Central government organisation which is among the three entities mandated to prepare the vision document for AAGC.

Earlier this month, China launched its One Belt, One Road (OBOR) regional connectivity project, which is perceived as more centralised and trade-oriented.

The leaders from the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) took into account more than the trade aspect and focused on other social and people aspects while drafting the AAGC vision document.

360-degree perspective

“When this task was assigned to us, we focused not just on the physical connectivity but looked at it in a 360-degree perspective. It was like connecting the two monoliths of Asia and Africa that are not homogenous in nature. There is heterogenity implicit in every aspect or element. Be it economics, ethos or culture,” said Anita Prakash, DG, Policy Department, ERIA.

Earlier, ERIA had drafted the masterplan on ASEAN connectivity as well as a vision document on Asia-Europe connectivity.

The AAGC takes into consideration changed global connectivity scenario post the 2008 crisis. On one hand, India’s centuries-old engagement with Africa provides a familiar ground to roll out the project.

On the other, Japan’s approach to quality infrastructure ensures inclusivity for small and medium enterprises.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/asiaafrica-growth-corridor-vision-document-focusses-on-inclusivity/article9711812.ece

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Modi govt has got to be the most impressive one in managing perception. Not much change on ground but you would see positive press for vision documents, although Indian companies if allowed could have bagged some contracts in OBOR.

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3 hours ago, Vilander said:

Modi govt has got to be the most impressive one in managing perception. Not much change on ground but you would see positive press for vision documents, although Indian companies if allowed could have bagged some contracts in OBOR.

With the kind of population we have, it will take time to see any immediate change on the ground in terms of improving standard of living. We have been growing at 7 % on average for the last 25 years and our per capita is still around 1700-1800 dollars. In a smaller country, that would make a huge difference.

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Modi govt has got to be the most impressive one in managing perception. Not much change on ground but you would see positive press for vision documents, although Indian companies if allowed could have bagged some contracts in OBOR.

 

 

 

 

 

Which non chinese company has bagged huge contracts in OBOR?

 

 

One thing we need to stay away from is OBOR.

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OBOR is a scam. Even Padosis will realize this soon enough (whether they'll admit it or not is a different matter).

 

Good to see us work with the Japanese though. We can definitely learn a few things from them wrt technology sector. 

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13 hours ago, Malcolm Merlyn said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Which non chinese company has bagged huge contracts in OBOR?

 

 

One thing we need to stay away from is OBOR.

there will be several downstream contracts, but yeah few and far depends on what India could possibly be asked for. but sovereignty is moot when we have done nothing in the last  70 years to take the land back.

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18 hours ago, kubrickian said:

With the kind of population we have, it will take time to see any immediate change on the ground in terms of improving standard of living. We have been growing at 7 % on average for the last 25 years and our per capita is still around 1700-1800 dollars. In a smaller country, that would make a huge difference.

yeah thats good, but too much perception management and short term focus from GOI. Need expenditure in Education and Primary Healthcare.

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