EAST ASIA: Solid growth but rural poverty concern

Updated November 15, 2007 20:49:30

A new report by the World Bank says despite robust economic growth in East Asia, rural poverty is a growing concern. The Bank says governments could do more to help raise rural incomes.

Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Economist Milan Brahmbatt, the World Bank's lead author on the latest East Asia Report

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