The landscape of conflict in Asia and the Pacific

The Asia-Pacific region is diverse across multiple dimensions – geographically, from the steppes of Central Asia to the tropics of South-East Asia and the Pacific island countries, and economically, from the advanced status of countries such as Australia and Japan to those embroiled in civil conflict and trapped in least developed country status such as Afghanistan. While the region has exhibited stellar development performance, it has witnessed nearly the same level of armed conflict as Africa which has invariably hampered progress (figure 2.1).

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Reduced Inequalities