Connecting South and Southeast Asia: Implementation Challenges and Coordination

Moe Thuzar, Rahul Mishra, Francis Hutchinson, Tin Maung Maung Than and Termsak Chalermpalanupap
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Moe Thuzar: Asian Development Bank Institute
Rahul Mishra: Asian Development Bank Institute
Francis Hutchinson: Asian Development Bank Institute
Tin Maung Maung Than: Asian Development Bank Institute
Termsak Chalermpalanupap: Asian Development Bank Institute

No 501, ADBI Working Papers from Asian Development Bank Institute

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.

Keywords: south asia and southeast asia; political economy; institutions; implementation challenges (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: F55 H77 H87 O19 P48 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 36 pages
Date: 2014-10-08
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