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to solution.
Take stock of progress to date [this will depend to a
large extent on developments by Easter]. Need to look for concrete results and to maintain dialogue. [It may be possible to work in
the UK role if the proposal to hold an International Conference has
progressed]. Outline of discussions in Moscow with Shevardnadze.
- Problem of refugees.
Need for Vietnam to co-operate. Burden on
region and on Hong Kong. ASEAN and resettlement countries must
work together in search for durable solutions.
2. Social
- Success of region in achieving controlled population growth linked to economic growth and development. Example of effective birth control in Indonesia (even use of shadow-puppets to convey message
at village level).
Malaysia giving thought to appropriate increased population level to encourage economic development and produce larger internal
market.
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Singaporean policy of maintaining labour supply to meet demands of rapid economic growth.
Achievement of China but population growth pressures again
developing. Implications for region.
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Population growth must be matched to food supplies, i.e. agricultural improvement or wealth creation to import food.
for diversification and flexibility.
advice in this field.
Need
UK expertise in providing
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Importance of education in predominantly young societies. role, eg in provision of ELT.
UK
- ASEAN's Cultural diversity, growing international awareness eg
Thai, Indonesian cultural events in UK.
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