When it comes to growth, many experts hope that Asia will pull the world out of recession. Surprisingly, not many people in the western world realize that
Asia-Pacific’s annual population growth has fallen to 1.1%, the lowest rate among the world’s developing region according to the United Nations (UN).
Even with the falling birth rates and emigration, some Asian countries are struggling to feed the poor. Poverty and hunger may cause political instability and will slow down economic growth. The UN also noted that
food stability will be a key issue to the Asian growth story.
