There is also an influx of Chinese entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe's retail industry. The repercussions of the LEP have been mixed. In this policy brief, the authors critically engage with three sectors: agriculture, mining and the informal sector; in order to provide an overview of the effects that LEP has had on Zimbabwe focusing on the period 2010 ...
The year 2022 marks three decades of India's 'Look East' Policy (renamed the 'Act East' Policy in 2014). The policy emerged in the aftermath of the Cold War amid New Delhi's efforts to revive the importance of Southeast Asia (and later East Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific) in India's foreign policy agenda. This entailed more ...
TO BE ANSWERED ON 20.03.2013. LOOK EAST POLICY. 3688. SHRI NITYANANDA PRADHAN: Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) the status of Look East Policy (LEP) and the action plan to give new dimensions to it; (b) the action plan to inter-connect ASEAN regions with India by road; and. (c) the various initiatives taken …
India and the Asia-Pacific: The Look East Policy. G.V.C. Naidu. For the first time in the last five decades or so there is growing recognition in the Asia-Pacific that India too is a rising …
The transition from Phase I of India's "Look East Policy" to Phase II, and seemingly to the "Act East Policy" is an apt example. As India is gearing up for the "Act …
The aim of the paper is to critically analyse the potential of Zimbabwe’s foreign policy, specifically the Look East Policy at stimulating economic development and growth. This analysis is based solely on selected secondary material. In response to external and internal pressure, the government of Zimbabwe redesigned its foreign policy outlook …
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia which has long looked to Japan and South Korea as models for economic development, is now also interested in learning from China. "We need to be open to revise any policy that has been in place for 40 years," he told Asahi Shimbun in an …
The suggested focus of the look east policy is well-grounded into the development needs of Bangladesh. Implementation is another matter. It will not be automatic or simply based on diplomatic gestures. The high-level political support and signals from the prime minister are no doubt important but implementation for results will …
By Mining Review Africa. January 27, 2023. As part of a wider campaign to make mining safer and more circular, AECI Mining has strengthened their value proposition under the banner of 'Better Mining'. The intent is to show its commitment to responsible and sustainable mining, which is central to the company's purpose and …
This research applies assessment indicators such as input, output, processes, performance, and cost considerations to evaluate the achievements made by LEP in …
Look East Policy (LEP) was introduced to promote Zimbabwe China bilateral relationship as a sign of commitment by the two countries to support each other against Western governments in global dialogue engagement and platforms. Ramani in the Diplomat magazine, 11 January 2016 stated that China s close ties
its East in Mother Continent of Asia."5 India's Look East policy, thus, marked a dramatic shift in India's perspective of the world. The policy is being rigorously pursued by the successive governments of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh. In the initial stage the focus of the Look East policy was much on ASEAN. India's conscious
A large number of companies are involved in the region's mining sector, including major companies like Rio Tinto, Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti. Artisanal mining forms a large part of the mining sector in East Africa. Some of the region's most significant minerals exports are rutile, ilmenite, zircon, gold, and soda ash.
This article maps the evolution of Zimbabwe's Look East Policy (LEP) and specifically the bilateral relationship with China through the lens of Zimbabwe's domestic politics. It argues that political elite in Zimbabwe has a vested interest in a close economic and political relationship with China at the cost of the interests of the people of ...
Abstract. As part of its "Look East" foreign policy strategy, Zimbabwe has sought to strengthen its ties with China—a move that has alarmed many Western states. While not necessarily denying the ...
and enactment of the Mining Act, 1998. The Policy, legal and regulatory framework attracted a number of exploration and mining companies and boosted mineral trading in the country. During ten years of implementation of the Policy and Law, over US$ 2.5 billion has been invested in the sector. In the same period, six large scale gold mines,
July 21, 2022. 2022 sees 40 years of Malaysia's 'Look East Policy' (Malaysia's engagement with Japan in terms of implementing sustainable and efficient development …
Abstract. This chapter first addresses why the Northeast Region (NER) is crucial for the Look-Act East Policy (LEP-AEP). It then assesses the various measures taken to integrate the NER meaningfully into the LEP-AEP. It further discusses the key areas of focus in the region, i.e., connectivity, tourism and people-to-people links and …
That said, mining companies are experiencing a talent squeeze: 71 percent of mining leaders are finding the talent shortage is holding them back from delivering on production targets and strategic objectives. 5 McKinsey Survey of Mining Senior Leaders and Executives, 2022. Indeed, 86 percent of mining executives tell us it is harder to …
mining houses engaged in underground coal mining operations in southern Africa, and then identifying those that are common to most of them. The hypothesis that KPAs and associated KPIs lead to increased optimization of the mining process was tested and the concept experimentally applied through the Morupule Colliery Limited,
The 'Act East Policy' announced in November, 2014 is the upgrade of the "Look East Policy". It is a diplomatic initiative to promote economic, strategic and cultural relations with the vast Asia-Pacific region at different levels. It involves intensive and continuous engagement with Southeast Asian countries in the field of connectivity ...
In the early 1980s, Malaysia's Look East Policy brought the country closer to Japan and successfully stimulated the economy. By 2020, Malaysia aims to become a high-income nation and the ...
As it moved from ignorance to awareness, Indonesia's approach was aimed at solving domestic problems related to its national integration and territorial integrity in the east, particularly the issue of Papuan independence. The country made use of aid as its primary diplomatic tool in its {"}Look East{"} policy.
the 'Look East' Policy was a product of Mahathir's nationalism and anti-Westernism . . . the policy needed clear cut guidelines, a plan or blueprint as Malaysia Inc. was claimed to have had no particular model and had relied mainly on Dr. Mahathir's political will. Secondly, Dr. Mahathir's anti-Westernism stance had also put Japan in ...
The UAE's future is increasingly dependent on its alliances and interactions with its Asian partners. The facts are well-known. Just weeks ago, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, was in New Delhi as guest of honour for Republic Day celebrations.
Ambassador Rajiv Sikri is the former Special Secretary (ER) and Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs with responsibility for India's Look East Policy between 2002 and 2006. He is the author of 'Challenge and Strategy: Rethinking India's Foreign Policy' published by SAGE in 2009. INDIA'S LOOK EAST POLICY: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT.
Last updated: 2 November 2022. In January of 2022, the Government launched the National Mining Policy 2050. This is a roadmap for the industry and the government. …
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The Look East policy has emerged as an important foreign policy initiative of India in the post-Cold War period. It was launched in 1991 by the Narasimha Rao government with the aim of developing political contacts, increasing economic integration and forging security cooperation with countries of Southeast Asia. The policy marked a …
policy directly. Forty years on, I believe the Look East Policy is still relevant. Although the subsequent Malaysian governments after me continued to support the policy, the emphasis was not as strong. I hope the Look East Policy will continue for many more years. It provides a balance to other cultures, especially the West that we are more
In 2003, Zimbabwe formally announced the Look East Policy (LEP) in the face of economic sanctions by the West. This, coupled with the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) of 2000, has strengthened trade and bi-lateral investments between Zimbabwe and China. China is increasingly involved in Zimbabwe's agriculture, mining, …
The "Look East" policy of Bangladesh denotes building ties with South and Southeastern Asian countries. This type of policy includes bilateral relations, economic cooperation and strategic defense accord with this region specially with China, Korea, Japan, Thailand and Myanmar. The first "Look East" policy was taken by Malaysian ...
Under the Look East Policy (LEP)/Act East Policy (AEP), connectivity constructions, development of transport routes, and related industrial and trade …
Mining in East Africa: Dozens of companies are actively exploring in East Africa, which is still largely underexplored, but some of the challenges faced by exploration and mining companies include ...
Call for Papers: "Iran's Look East Policy". Call for Papers: "Iran's Look East Policy". from 14-15 August 2023. those in Europe and North America. The conference will explore the policy's origins, south more broadly. 2023. The abstract should clearly define the problem addressed and explain the objectives and. methods of the project.
The monograph explores China's perception of India's Look East Policy (LEP) and how that affects India's strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. Beijing does not favour a strong Indian presence and influence in Southeast Asia. China is both a determinant and a constraint in India's Look East Policy. China is undoubtedly an important factor in ...
Abstract. The Look East policy has emerged as an important foreign policy initiative of India in the post-Cold War period. The essential philosophy of the Look East policy is that India must find its destiny by linking itself more and more with its Asian partners and the rest of the world, and that India's future and economic interests are best …
Abstract. The Look East policy has emerged as an important foreign policy initiative of India in the post-Cold War period. It was launched in 1991 by the Narasimha Rao government with the aim of developing political contacts, increasing economic integration …
A myth has been created, possibly to woo voters of the region, that the 'Look east policy' can be an effective instrument with unlimited scope for the region to engage in …