Regional Cooperation in South Asia: a Study of Political and Economic Dimensions of Saarc

In the present global and economic regimebased on the WTO (GATT) and IMF system,which has sustained the world economy sinceWorld War II, regionalism, through whichneighbouring countries seek to strengthentheir economic and political relations byentering into some form of “regionalintegration” has become a major trend. Theglobal trend towards a fee trade and theformation of intra-regional blocs spurredSouth Asia into action and in 1985, the SouthAsian Association for regional cooperationwas formed.The compulsions and prospects forregional integration in South Asia aretremendous. There are obvious economicobstacles and political differences and thereare also various ways to overcome them.This book has been divided into fivechapters describing the conceptual analysis ofthe of regional integration, theories, the roleof WTO, the historical development andorigin of SAARC, SAARC institutionalcentre, SAARC charter and various functionsof SAARC regional centers, had alsoanalysed the present economic and politicalcondition of SAARC nations and variouseconomic and political impedimentsprevailing in the region, ways to overcomeand the future prospects of SAARC. About The Author:- Nidhi Sharma was born on 27 December1984, Agra, India and had completed herDoctoral Research in Political Science fromDepartment of Social Science, Jamia MilliaIslamia and done her research on the topic,“Regional Cooperation in South Asia: A Studyof Political and Economic Dimensions ofSAARC” under the guidance and supervisionof Prof. Nisar-ul-Haq (Head of Department,Political Science). She had also done hergraduation in Political Science and English.She had been awarded with Director's Medalin Honors and had done Post Graduation fromSt. John's College, Agra. She had always beena meritorious student with an excellentacademic record. She had also written variousarticles on political issues for collegemagazines. Her field of interest is thedevelopment of South Asian Countries in thepresent world scenario.E-mail- nidhi12641@gmail.com. Contents:- Contents, Preface, Acknowledgements, List of Tables, List of Graphs, Acronyms,. Concepts and Theories of Regional Integration, Meaning of Regional Integration • Regional Integration :, Concept • In the words of Philips de Lombarde and Luk Van, Langenhove • According to Hans Van Ginkel • Regional, Integration Initiatives should Fulfill at Least Eight Important, Functions • Moves towards Regional Integration • Economic, Implications • Economic Implications of Regional Integration •, Investment Diversion Effect • Political Implication of Regional, Integrations • Political Motives behind Regional Integration •, So, Integration is Political • Regional Integration Theory •, Political Approaches of Integration • Economic Approaches to, Regional Integration • Optimal Currency Area with Stationary, Expectations • OCA with International Risk Sharing System •, Recent Regional Integration Agreements • Regional Integration, and Globalisation • In what way is Regionalism a Response to, Globalisation? • Role of W.T.O. and Regional Integration •, WTO Provisions on Regional Integration Arrangements • The, Enabling Clause • The Role of South Asian Association of, Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and Regional Integration in, South Asia • Conclusion.,. Regional Cooperation in South Asia and SAARC: Historical, Development and Evolution, Origin of SAARC • Charter of South Asian Association for, Regional Cooperation • SAARC Regional Centers • Areas of, Cooperation • SAVE COMMITTEE • Promoting people to, Regional Cooperation in South Asia, rd Proof -, people contact • Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) •, SAARC LAW has been engaged in • Recognised Bodies of, SAARC • Cooperation with Inter National Organisation • The, SAARC Secretariat • Conclusion.,. An Introduction to SAARC Nations, SAARC Summits,, Declarations and its Growth in South Asia since , The Historical Background of South Asia • Political History of, South Asian Countries • Profile of SAARC Member States •, Agreements Convention and Declaration of SAARC Summits •, Agreement on South Asian free trade Area (SAFTA) • SAARC, Standard • Charter of the SAARC Development Fund (SDF) •, Agreement on Establishing the SAARC Food Bank •, Conventions • Declaration • Conclusion.,. Political Dimensions of SAARC, Political Conflicts and Relationship Among SAARC Nations •, Afghanistan as a New Member of SAARC and its Relationship, with South Asian Nations • India and Afghanistan • Pakistan, and Afghanistan • Relations between Other SAARC Members •, Role of India in SAARC : (Political Dimension) • Effects on, Indo-Pak Relations • Cooperation Trouble between India and, SAARC Members • India’s Renewed Commitment • Political, Challenges • Ways to Overcome Impediments • Confidence-, Building Measures • Achievements of SAARC (Political, Dimension) • Factors Leading to Development of SAARC •, Role of Observer Nations • SAARC and the United States of, America • Conclusion.,. Economic Dimensions of SAARC, Growth Rates of SAARC Countries • Economic Profile of, SAARC Nations • The Economic Agenda of SAARC • Principles, of SAPTA • From SAPTA To SAFTA • Challenges and Prospects, for SAFTA • Developmental Mechanism of SAARC • Focused, Areas: • The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) • Taking, SDGs Forward • Trade in Energy Resources • Information, Exchange • Joint Research and Development • Sharing of, Technology• Training of Personnel • Regional Economic, Cooperation Among SAARC Countries • SAARC Trade Fairs •, Impediments or Challenges to Further Enhancing Economic, Cooperation • Ways to Overcome Impediments • Achievements , Print to PDF without this message by purchasing novaPDF (http://www.novapdf.com/), CONTENTS:- , rd Proof -, of SAARC (Economic Dimension) • SAARC and Other, International Forums • SAARC and European Union (EU) •, Comparison between SAARC and EU • SAFTA and NAFTA, (The North American Free Trade Agreement) • WTO, Negotiations and SAARC • SAARC and United Nations, Organisation.,. Overview, SAARC TRADE • Review of Literature., Bibliography, Index The Title 'Regional Cooperation in South Asia: a Study of Political and Economic Dimensions of Saarc written/authored/edited by Nidhi Sharma', published in the year 2014. The ISBN 9789351280347 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 316 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is International Studies / Political Science. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-