Popis: |
This review essay on SAARC is based on two sets of SAARC publications and selected reference materials on economic integration in South Asia. The first set of publications—SARC to SAARC, SAARC Documents and SAARC Summits—are the proceedings of the meetings and summits. These also include declarations of the Summits and Reports by the Secretary General. The second set of publications—SAARC Newsletter—reports news, meetings and SAARC initiatives. Outside references have been utilized to make the essay a fairly exhaustive reading. Overall, the essay is a description of SAARC objectives, principles and economic programs. A blueprint of intra-regional industrial projects, export zones and economic institutions is also proposed. |