Regional Integration and Economic Development in South Asia

Regional Integration and Economic Development in South Asia
Author: Sultan Hafeez Rahman
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2012-04-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1781005249

South Asian leaders have made it a priority to tackle key regional issues such as poverty, environment degradation, trade and investment barriers and food insecurity, among others.

South Asia Development and Cooperation Report, 2004

South Asia Development and Cooperation Report, 2004
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Publisher:
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2004
Genre: Bioteknologi
ISBN:

The South Asia Development And Cooperation Report 2004 (Sadcr 2004) Arguest That The Region Can Face These Challenges Much More Effectively As A Group Rather Than Individually. The Regional Economic Integration Can, By Exploiting The Synergies, Expand The Economic Opportunities Available And Strengthen The Growth Prospects. The Recent Experiences With Economic Integration, In The Region, Suggest That It Leads To Expansion Of Trade And Development In A Balanced And Sustainable Manner. In The Light Of These Experiences And Against The Backdrop Of Mushrooming Regional Trading Blocs In Different Parts Of The World, The Report Finds A Compelling Case For The Region Expeditiously Effecting Its Transition Into An Economic And Monetary Union By Implementing Safta, Forming A Saarc Customs Union And Introducing A South Asian Parallel Currency, As An Intermediate Step To A Single Currency.

Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia

Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia
Author: Sadiq Ahmed
Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-02-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 9788132103110

This volume examines the dichotomy between the two faces of South Asia—one poverty stricken and lagging in development, the other highly urbanized and growing rapidly—and tries to find a workable solution to bridge this gap. It looks at the many policy and institutional constraints that contribute to this dichotomy, especially regional conflict that has made South Asia one of the least integrated regions of the world.

The Asian Tsunami

The Asian Tsunami
Author: S. K. Jayasuriya
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1849806837

The 2004 Asian tsunami was the greatest natural disaster in recent times. Almost 230,000 people died. In response, governments in Asia and the broader international community announced large aid programs. The resulting assistance effort was one of the largest humanitarian programs ever organised in the developing world. This book discusses the lessons of the aid effort for disaster protection policy in developing countries.

Student Learning in South Asia

Student Learning in South Asia
Author: Halil Dundar
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1464801606

This book analyzes the performance of South Asian educational systems and identifies the causes and correlates of student learning outcomes. Drawing on successful initiatives both in the region and elsewhere in the world, it offers an insightful approach to setting priorities for enhancing the quality of school education in South Asia.

Accelerating Growth and Job Creation in South Asia

Accelerating Growth and Job Creation in South Asia
Author: Ejaz Ghani
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Economic development
ISBN: 9780198060048

This book addresses issues affecting growth and employment in South Asia. It looks at the policies and institutions that could propel the region towards higher growth.

Human Capital Development in South Asia

Human Capital Development in South Asia
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2017-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292610392

Human capital is an important factor for economic growth in South Asia. Between 1981 and 2010, human capital contributed about 22% of annual gross domestic product per worker growth in India. During the same period, it contributed around 21% in Bangladesh, and 16% in Sri Lanka. However, education and skills remain the binding constraint. Raising the quality of education and skills in South Asia's workforce can play a critical role in catching up to the level of development of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, and other successful Southeast Asian economies. This study reviews the development of human capital in South Asia and analyzes contributing factors to human development including policies and strategies that countries in South Asia follow.