Connecting South and Southeast Asia: Implementation Challenges and Coordination Arrangements
Thuzar, Moe; Mishra, Rahul; Hutchinson, Francis; Than, Tin Maung Maung; Chalermpalanupap, Termsak | September 2014
Abstract
With closer regional integration there is increasing interest within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and on the part of ASEAN’s dialogue partners in the potential gains of closer connections between Southeast Asia and South Asia. The strategic positions of India, Myanmar, and Thailand provide the basis and scope for implementing multi-modal connectivity projects, for building upon and improving existing infrastructure and processes for cross-border connectivity in trade. With outward-looking policies in the various subregions that seek to link their economies closer than ever, the ASEAN and South Asian countries are presented with a wide array of options at the bilateral, subregional, and regional levels that can be pursued in partnership under the different frameworks for cooperation. The role of regional entities such as the Asian Development Bank is also important to consider. This paper assesses the political economy and other implications of cross-border connectivity between South and Southeast Asia, and suggests practicable options for moving forward.
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Thuzar, Moe; Mishra, Rahul; Hutchinson, Francis; Than, Tin Maung Maung; Chalermpalanupap, Termsak. 2014. Connecting South and Southeast Asia: Implementation Challenges and Coordination Arrangements. © Asian Development Bank Institute. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/1098. License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Transport
Transportation
Trade
Trade Facilitation
Trade Potential
Trade Development
Trade Agreements
Regional Trade Integration
Regional Trade
Finance And Trade
Demand For Transport
Road & Highway Transport
Road Transportation Systems
Transport Infrastructure
Economic integration
Economic integration
Energy
Import volume
Export volume
Access to markets
Economic agreements
Trade financing
Regional integration
Vehicle
Land transport
Transport economics
Railways
Infrastructure
Railroads
Roads
Trade routes
Markets
Economic goods
Economic conditions
New agricultural enterprises
Consumer goods
Road transportation
Trucking
Railroads
Roads
Trade routes
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