Master Plan for Transport Connectivity: An Undertaking in Enhancing Regional Integration

Kshitiz Dahal ()
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Issue Brief from South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment

Abstract: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional organization consisting of seven countries in South and Southeast Asia, cooperating in several areas, including trade, investment, energy, tourism, and more. This issue brief highlights the weak state of BIMSTEC connectivity and regional integration and introduces BIMSTEC’s plan—BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity—promulgated to enhance transport connectivity in the region. This strategic document aims to enhance transport connectivity between member states over a ten-year period from 2018 to 2028. The brief provides a brief description of each sector covered by the Master Plan and its importance for connectivity in the region. Moreover, the brief discusses the opportunities created by the Master Plan, identifies gaps in the Master Plan, and challenges in implementation.

Keywords: Bay of Bengal Initiative; BIMSTEC; regional integration; trade; transport connectivity; BIMSTEC Master Plan for Transport Connectivity; Master Plan. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 6 pages
Date: 2022-12
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