The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

Author: Lawrence Saez

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-05-23

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1136671099

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The text provides a comprehensive introduction to the SAARC, describing the historical developments that lead to its formation, it examines the institutional structure, objectives and effectiveness of the SAARC in its role as South Asia’s leading regional institution. Drawing on original research it offers a fresh and accessible account of SAARC, arguing that South Asia forms a unique regional security complex that enables certain forms of regional cooperation and bars cooperation on other issue areas

Regional Integration and Economic Development in South Asia
Regional Integration and Economic Development in South Asia

Author: Sultan Hafeez Rahman

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Published: 2012-04-01

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 1781005249

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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.

Regionalism and Regional Security in South Asia
Regionalism and Regional Security in South Asia

Author: Zahid Shahab Ahmed

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1317069013

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Zahid Shahab Ahmed evaluates the progress of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). This study goes beyond economic integration to present a detailed appraisal of cooperation under the overarching themes of economic cooperation, environmental security, human welfare, and cooperation in security matters. According to the author, SAARC is making progress in addressing the myriad of issues on its agenda. The transition from agreements to actions and frequent interactions among the member states has boosted confidence. The progress of SAARC is more evident in the less controversial areas of human security, such as poverty alleviation, health and safety, human resources development, and higher education. Notwithstanding enthusiastic commitments reflected in agreements and action plans, there is a gulf between rhetoric and implementation most notably in sensitive areas relating to traditional security. In the light of the findings of this study, the author proposes that greater cooperation in common human security areas has a potential to pave the way for a cooperation on issues of a ’contentious’ nature, particularly terrorism.

SAARC and South Asian Economic Union
SAARC and South Asian Economic Union

Author: Dr. Surander Singh

Publisher: K.K. Publications

Published: 2022-01-15

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13:

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SAARC and South Asian Economic Union The Idea of the economic union came into existence o the European countries o the post-world war II period. In South Asia, efforts fur regional Economic cooperation started with the emergence of SAARG 1980s. The end of the cold war and the process of globalization and liberalization in 19901 have provided new opportunities for further regional cooperation ii the region. Though host relations between India and Pakistan and other disputes among the member states always created hurdles in this process. It is importarrl for South Asian countries to manage the bilateral relations and other confiding Issues in the region for the establishment of economic unite (lithe pattern of European Union. The present work has been divided into five chapters. The first chapter deals with the origin of SAARC South Asia. The second chapter explains the basic areas of cooperation for regional economic integration. The third chapter maintains the role of SAARC in the growth of trade in South Asia. The fourth chapter deals with basic problems and prospects in the context of economic integration. The last chapter concludes the work with future perspectives.

Foreign Direct Investment in South Asia
Foreign Direct Investment in South Asia

Author: Pravakar Sahoo

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 8132215362

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During the 1990s, the governments of South Asian countries acted as ‘facilitators’ to attract FDI. As a result, the inflow of FDI increased. However, to become an attractive FDI destination as China, Singapore, or Brazil, South Asia has to improve the local conditions of doing business. This book, based on research that blends theory, empirical evidence, and policy, asks and attempts to answer a few core questions relevant to FDI policy in South Asian countries: Which major reforms have succeeded? What are the factors that influence FDI inflows? What has been the impact of FDI on macroeconomic performance? Which policy priorities/reforms needed to boost FDI are pending? These questions and answers should interest policy makers, academics, and all those interested in FDI in the South Asian region and in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Regionalism in South Asia
Regionalism in South Asia

Author: Kishore C. Dash

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-02-19

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1134084536

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The dramatic surge in regional integration schemes over the past two decades has been one of the most important developments in world politics. This book examines regionalism in South Asia, exploring the linkages between institutional structures, government capabilities, and domestic actors’ preferences to explain the dynamics of regional cooperation.

South Asian Regionalism
South Asian Regionalism

Author: Chakma, Bhumitra

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2020-07-22

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1529205166

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Leading South Asia expert Bhumitra Chakma explains the politics of regionalism in South Asia and traces the origins and evolution of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) from its inception to the present day. He takes an International Relations perspective and engages three major IR theoretical approaches – neorealism, institutionalism and constructivism – to explain the complex dynamics of South Asian regionalism. Using comparative perspectives based on the experiences of similar regional organizations, the author provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges of cooperation in the region and explores how progress might be made in the future.

Regional Cooperation in South Asia and Southeast Asia
Regional Cooperation in South Asia and Southeast Asia

Author: Kripa Sridharan

Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9812304355

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Provides a comparative sketch of regional cooperation in South and Southeast Asia in the light of various political, economic and social developments in the two regions.

Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia
Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia

Author: Sadiq Ahmed

Publisher: SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited

Published: 2010-02-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9788132103110

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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.