South Asia Investor Review

It is becoming increasingly important for nations to build knowledge-based economies to effectively compete and win in a globalized world. Here is a presentation by Vivek Wadhwa, a Duke professor, discussing facts and myths in the globalization debate: Wadhwa View more documents from South Asian Studies Association . Related Links: Dr. Ataur Rehman Defends Higher Education Reforms Higher Education Transformation in Pakistan Pakistan's Choice: Globalization or Talibanization Pakistan's $2.8 Billion IT Industry President Musharraf's Legacy Education in Pakistan Reforms? What Reforms? by Pervez Hoodbhoy India's New Millennium in Science Higher Education Transformation in Pakistan Nature's Coverage of Higher Education Reform Asia Gains in World's Top Universities Poor Quality of Higher Education in South Asia Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy's Letter to Nature

Hardly a day goes by without headlines about India's success. The headlines proclaim the newly-minted millionaires and billionaires in India, major international acquisitions by Indian companies, the phenomenal growth of Indian economy, India's entry into satellite launch business, the special invited presence of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the G8 summit, etc. etc. Indian democracy also gets an honorable mention, along with its economy, particularly when comparisons are made with the other Asian giant China. However, there are many myths associated with India's recent economic resurgence on the world stage and its democracy. Here are a few that I have looked into: India's Success in Information Technology: There is a common misperception in Pakistan and other countries that India’s information technology(IT) success is the result of Indian government’s grand vision and smart policies in recent years. Based on my knowledge of the situation, nothing could be further ...