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Comprehensive listing of books, reports, and research on regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in South Asia and relevant global RCI publications, including publications on transport, trade facilitation, energy, and economic corridors in the SASEC region.

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Asian Economic Integration Report 2016: What Drives Foreign Direct Investment in Asia and the Pacific? The 2016 Asian Economic Integration Report reviews regional economic cooperation and integration in Asia and the Pacific, amidst the rising global uncertainty following the United Kingdom’s referendum on leaving the European Union and the U.S. election, slower-than-expected global economic recovery, and ongoing economic restructuring in the People’s Republic of China and growth moderation. Asia faces heightened uncertainty–trade growth decelerated in 2015, falling to 2.3% in 2015; subregional trade linkages continue to strengthen, but inter-subregional trade linkages weakened; and non-tariff measures have become major obstacles to trade. In South Asia, SASEC cooperation has improved access to key markets in smaller economies, reduced real trade costs and behind-the-border barriers to stimulate investment; and enabled cross-border power exchanges to ensure power supply affordability, reliability, and overall grid stability. However, the SASEC agenda needs to be framed within wider integration processes taking place in Asia in the next decade to enhance economic linkages, and harness the full potential of Asian integration. Author: Asian Development Bank Year: 2016 Download Tags: ADB, ASEAN, Asia-Pacific, Development, FDI, Free Trade Agreements, Regional Cooperation, Regional Integration, SASEC, Trade Facilitation, UNCTAD, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka
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World Investment Report 2025 The World Investment Report monitors global and regional foreign direct investment (FDI) trends and national and international investment policy developments. In 2025, inflow of FDI in South Asia was broadly stable. India accounted for the majority FDI inflows in the subregion amid a small decline, while Sri Lanka experienced an increase in investment flows. Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Year: 2025 Download Tags: UNCTAD, Trade, South Asia, India, Sri Lanka Asian Development Outlook (ADO) December 2025: Growth Steadies But Uncertainty Lingers Gross domestic product (GDP) in developing Asia and the Pacific is forecast at 5.1% in fiscal year (FY) 2025 and at 4.6% in FY2026. GDP in South Asia is forecast to grow by 6.5% in 2025 and 6.0% in 2026 driven by robust growth in manufacturing and services, particularly in India, where growth is forecast at 7.2% for fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026. For most of the South Asian subregion, growth forecasts have been retained from September 2025 edition of the Asian Development Outlook, where Bangladesh GDP was at 4.0% in FY2025 and 5.0% in FY2026, Bhutan at 8.1% in FY2025 and 6.0% in FY2026, Maldives at 5.0% in FY2025 and 4.9 in FY2026, Nepal at 4.6% in FY2025 and 3.0% in FY2026, and Sri Lanka at 3.9% in FY2025 and 3.3% in FY2026. In Southeast Asia, Myanmar’s GDP was previously projected at -3.0% in 2025 and 2.0% for FY2026. As of December 2025, inflation in South Asia is estimated at 3.3% for FY2025 and 4.7% for FY2026. Author: Asian Development Bank Year: 2025 Download Tags: ADB, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Manufacturing, Agriculture, Services Transforming Energy Systems for a Low Carbon Future in Asia and the Pacific This report looks at the advancements and obstacles faced in the transition to a low-carbon energy future in Asia and the Pacific, and analyzes the region’s progress toward Sustainable Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) has been backing initiatives that enhance regional power grid connectivity as regional and cross-border planning becomes more important. Initiatives such as the Greater Mekong Subregion, the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation, and the Economic Cooperation Organization aim to expand cross-border power infrastructure and electricity trade. These examples illustrate how multilateral cooperation strengthens energy security and help achieve common climate goals. Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Year: 2025 Download Tags: UNESCAP, Regional Cooperation, Energy, Cooperation, South Asia, Sustainable Development Goals Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific 2025: Understanding the Macroeconomic Implications of Climate Change Climate shocks and disasters in Asia and the Pacific are disrupting livelihoods and economies. Transitioning to low-carbon development is necessary, though it may also lead to unexpected socioeconomic challenges. Understanding how climate change, climate policies, and economic outcomes are interconnected is needed to ensure long-term stability in the region. This publication looks at this connection and introduces a new assessment of macroeconomic and climate readiness in the Asia and Pacific region. Author: United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Year: 2025 Download Tags: Climate Change, Asia-Pacific Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2025 This report gives statistics on economic, financial, social, environmental measures, and select indicators for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Statistics for Development Bank's members, including South Asian countries, cover figures for energy, transport and communications, and international trade and logistics. Author: Asian Development Bank Year: 2025 Download Tags: ADB, South Asia, Sustainable Development Goals, Transport,
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