Connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia
Asian Development Bank Institute | April 2015
Abstract
This report analyzes how closer regional connectivity and economic integration between
South Asia and Southeast Asia can benefit both regions, with a focus on the role played by
infrastructure and public policies in facilitating this process. It examines major
developments in South Asia–Southeast Asia trade and investment, economic cooperation,
the role of economic corridors, and regional cooperation initiatives. In particular, it
identifies significant opportunities for strengthening these integration efforts as a result of
the recent opening up of Myanmar in political, economic, and financial terms. This is
particularly the case for land-based transportation—highways and railroads—and energy
trading. The report’s focus is on connectivity in a broad sense, covering both hardware and
software, including investment in infrastructure, energy trading, trade facilitation,
investment financing, and supporting national and regional policies.
Citation
Asian Development Bank Institute. 2015. Connecting South Asia and Southeast Asia. © Asian Development Bank Institute. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/4374. License: CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO.PDF ISBN
978-4-89974-048-3
Print ISBN
978-4-89974-047-6
Keywords
Economic Development
Financial Sector Development
Economic Integration and Cooperation
Regional Development
Economic Development and Finance
Economics
Finance
Citable URI
http://hdl.handle.net/11540/4374Metadata
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