Deepening Linkages Between South Asia and Southeast Asia : Synthesis Report
Although economic linkages between South Asia and Southeast Asia have been strengthened over the past decade, integration between these two regions remains limited. Can new approaches to regional integration help revitalize trade and economic links...
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| Format: | Report |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC
2022
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099935106222222459/P16286504042220c808ee006e72f2cac441 http://hdl.handle.net/10986/37609 |
| Summary: | Although economic linkages between
South Asia and Southeast Asia have been strengthened over
the past decade, integration between these two regions
remains limited. Can new approaches to regional integration
help revitalize trade and economic links between South Asia
and Southeast Asia This report looks at new approaches to
strengthen trade and revitalize economic links between South
Asia and Southeast Asia. It documents the emerging trade,
investment, and migration trends between the two regions.
The report explores the current constraints that limit the
links between South Asia and Southeast Asia, discusses the
expected gains from their removal, and provides
recommendations on advancing regional integration to policy
makers in both regions. The main objective of this report is
to look at new approaches to strengthen trade and revitalize
economic links between South Asia and Southeast Asia.
Section 1 documents the emerging trade, investment, and
migration trends between South Asia and Southeast Asia, with
particular focus on digital and environmental goods and
services. Section 2 explores the current constraints that
limit the links between the two regions, and section 3
discusses the expected gains from their removal. Section 4
concludes with recommendations on advancing regional
integration between South Asia and Southeast Asia. |
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