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Connecting South and Southeast Asia: Implementation Challenges and Coordination

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  • Thuzar, Moe

    (Asian Development Bank Institute)

  • Mishra, Rahul

    (Asian Development Bank Institute)

  • Hutchinson, Francis

    (Asian Development Bank Institute)

  • Than, Tin Maung Maung

    (Asian Development Bank Institute)

  • Chalermpalanupap, Termsak

    (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.

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  • Thuzar, Moe & Mishra, Rahul & Hutchinson, Francis & Than, Tin Maung Maung & Chalermpalanupap, Termsak, 2014. "Connecting South and Southeast Asia: Implementation Challenges and Coordination," ADBI Working Papers 501, Asian Development Bank Institute.
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    Keywords

    south asia and southeast asia; political economy; institutions; implementation challenges;
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    JEL classification:

    • F55 - International Economics - - International Relations, National Security, and International Political Economy - - - International Institutional Arrangements
    • H77 - Public Economics - - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations - - - Intergovernmental Relations; Federalism
    • H87 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - International Fiscal Issues; International Public Goods
    • O19 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - International Linkages to Development; Role of International Organizations
    • P48 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Other Economic Systems - - - Legal Institutions; Property Rights; Natural Resources; Energy; Environment; Regional Studies
    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes

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