Cross-border Governance in Asia Regional Issues and Mechanisms

"Contributors to this timely volume provide in-depthanalyses of the formal and informal mechanisms of Asian governance that arenow dealing with a diversity of cross-border problems---migration, infectious disease, water management, trade and human trafficking. The book will bea welcome and insightful read for anyone interested in how globalization isactually playing out across Asia." T.J. Pempel, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of California, Berkeley "This edited book is a timely contribution to the discussion on globalization within the Asia and Pacific Region. What makes this volume compelling is its link to thestructures of governance through which these players can play a useful role." James H. Spencer, Associate Professor, Urban Planning/Political Science, University of Hawai'i at Manoa Rapid globalization has led to increased flows of capital, services, ideas, knowledge and people between countries. Problems that face one nation often have a rippling impact throughout the region and globally. The growing list of cross-border challenges cannot be resolved by isolated policy action at the national or sub-national levels. It is essential to forge cross-border strategic alliances and develop consolidated approaches through regional platforms for dialogue and mechanisms for action. This book discusses regional governance mechanisms and institutional arrangements to respond to emerging cross-border issues and trends in Asia and the Pacific.