Look East Policy: The Case of Zimbabwe–China Political and …
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 ...
The 'look east' policy of Bangladesh – Policy Research …
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 …
Full article: Reinvigorating India's 'Act East' Policy in an age …
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 ...
India's Act East Policy
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 ...
Economic repercussions of the Look East Policy in Zimbabwe
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, …
Mining in East Africa 2020
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.
Dr M: Look East Policy remains relevant | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR: The Look East Policy (LEP), adopted by the government in 1982, remains as a relevant policy for Malaysia and its people. Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who introduced the policy during his first stint as prime minister in the 1980s, said the LEP had been one of the cornerstones of Malaysia-Japan relations. "Throughout the years, Japan ...
India's Look East Policy by Thongkholal Haokip :: SSRN
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 …
Malaysia: The legacy of the Look East Policy
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 …
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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,
Assessing the Look East Policy: Moving Beyond Work …
This research applies assessment indicators such as input, output, processes, performance, and cost considerations to evaluate the achievements made by LEP in …
Mining industry employment and talent challenges | McKinsey
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 …
PM ANWAR SAYS LOOK EAST POLICY NOW INCLUDES CHINA
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 …
Economic repercussions of the Look East Policy in Zimbabwe
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 "Look East Policy" of Bangladesh: An Opportunity for …
The foreign policy orientation of Bangladesh remains positive towards any initiatives relating to the development of any regional and subregional initiatives and has extended continuous efforts to support engagements to enhance connectivity (Banik, 2021: 60–69).In the mid-eighties, Bangladesh played a significant role in the formation of …
The dynamics of Bangladesh's "Looks East" Policy
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 ...
The Look East Policy/Act East Policy-driven …
Under the Look East Policy (LEP)/Act East Policy (AEP), connectivity constructions, development of transport routes, and related industrial and trade …
India and the Asia-Pacific: The Look East Policy
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 …
Look East Policy: The
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
UAE's 'Look East' policy is developing
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.
From Look East to Act East: Transitions in India's
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 …
Zimbabwe "Look East" policy is starting to bear fruit
Since Zimbabwe embarked on the "Look East" policy, there has been a flurry of activities as business people from Asian countries, notably China, seek to invest in the country, looking for lucrative deals in the power and mining sectors, as well as general trade. ... CATIC also pledged in 2005 that it would invest US$400 million in mining.
China's Perception of 'Look East Policy' and Its Implications
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 ...
Look-Act East Policy and the Northeast Region | SpringerLink
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 …
India's Look East Policy
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.
AECI Mining's Better Mining
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 …
Q.3688 LOOK EAST POLICY
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 …
Zimbabwe Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Zimbabwe's economic development continues to be hampered by several challenges. Real GDP is estimated to have grown by 5.5% in 2023, after a 6.5% growth in 2022, due to an expansion in agriculture, mining, and remittances-induced services growth. Nevertheless, macroeconomic volatility fueled by monetary instability and substantial …
Identification of key performance areas and indicators in …
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,