Promoting Economic Cooperation in South Asia: Beyond SAFTA

Abstract

Preface I: THE IMPERATIVE FOR COOPERATION A Perspective on Peace and Economic Cooperation in South Asia - Akmal Hussain Making Regional Cooperation Work for South Asia's Poor - Sadiq Ahmed and Ejaz Ghani II: SAFTA AND BEYOND: SELECTED COOPERATION ISSUES SAFTA: Current Status and Prospects - Dushni Weerakoon Bilateral Free Trade Agreements in SAARC and Implications for SAFTA - Deshal De Mel Connecting South Asia: The Centrality of Trade Facilitation for Regional Economic Integration - Jayanta Roy and Pritam Banerjee Transit and Border Trade Barriers in South Asia - Prabir De, Sachin Chaturvedi, and Abdur Rob Khan Transport Issues and Integration in South Asia - M Rahmatullah Harmonizing Regulatory Mechanisms: Options for Deepening Investment Integration in South Asia - Mark Andrew Dutz Managing the Food Price Crisis in South Asia - Richard Vokes and Savindi Jayakody Labor Migration, Employment, and Poverty Alleviation in South Asia - Sridhar K Khatri Promoting Tourism in South Asia - Renton De Alwis III: PRIVATE SECTOR PERSPECTIVES ON COOPERATION Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Bangladesh Perspective - Yussuf A Harun Regional Cooperation in South Asia: India Perspective - Sonu Jain Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Pakistan Perspective - Khalid Amin Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Sri Lanka Perspective - Chandra Jayaratne IV: THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF COOPERATION Weaker Economies in SAFTA: Issues and Concerns - Mohammad A Razzaque SAARC Programs and Activities: Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation - Mahendra P Lama Index