East Timor: Development Challenges for the World's Newest Nation

Book Overview

As the world's newest independent nation, the challenges facing East Timor are particularly acute. Per capita income is roughly $300, making it one of the world's poorest nations. There also remains the possibility of difficult relations with its giant neighbor, Indonesia. This comprehensive volume is the first serious analysis of East Timor's economic prospects. It draws on local as well as international expertise, from both academics and policy...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9812301402
• ISBN13: 9789812301406
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
• Length: 381 Pages