An interesting comparison of the rise of China & India compared with the West & Japan.

If this analysis is correct, expect WA to benefit significantly as we share a common economic/time zone.

Asia's rise - how & when

• All about process
• Process in development in Western Australia is poor
• Like to see long term plans
• Will be a leading economy
• Perth sits on the Indian Ocean Rim
• Perth should be a centre for the provision of health services, research and tourism
• There are too many vested interests
• Perth could be home to the performing arts and have multiple cultural precincts
• Maximise access, reduce regulation
• Build a world class modern stadium
• There are issues with planning & politicians
• Perth needs adaquate infrastructure to sustain the population on the future
• There needs to be active planning and provisioning of infrastructure, most importantly, active government engagement
• Rather than rush projects through without enough capital, wait until they can be funded properly i.e. Bell Tower & Convention Centre
• Government needs to get better at recognising infrastructure needs
• Need to encourage an art culture incubator
• Planning has failed – no great strategy
• Government never had a direction
• There are over 600 submissions to the federal government for projects across the country
• Need a better process for getting projects onto that long list
• Too many cost blowouts on projects
• Planning for a new sports stadium has been a failure
• People should come first
• Need good planning process