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Amirdhavasani, Sankarkumar. "Exchange Rate and Macroeconomic Performance in South Asian Region." Journal of Advanced Research in Dynamical and Control Systems 12, SP7 (July 25, 2020): 2265–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.5373/jardcs/v12sp7/20202353.
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Ullah, Irfan, and Muhammad Arshad Khan. "Institutional quality and foreign direct investment inflows: evidence from Asian countries." Journal of Economic Studies 44, no. 6 (November 13, 2017): 1030–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jes-10-2016-0215.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) by focusing on institutional and economic factors among South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as Central Asian countries over the period 2002-2014. Design/methodology/approach The generalized method of moments technique is employed for analyzing the impact of institutional quality on FDI inflow by controlling for the effect of market size, domestic investment and labor force. Findings The authors found large variations in terms of the impact of institutional and economic variables in regards to FDI in the SAARC, Central Asian and ASEAN regions. The results reveal that real GDP, domestic investment and economic freedom index have a positive and significant effect on FDI inflows in the SAARC region, while governance index and labor force have a negative impact on FDI inflows. In Central Asia, the real GDP, domestic investment and governance index are positively associated with FDI inflows, whereas the effect of economic freedom index on FDI is negative as well as insignificant. Apart from the GDP, other variables such as labor force, domestic investment, governance and economic freedom indices influence FDI positively in the ASEAN region. It is worth mentioning here that domestic investment produces positive effect on FDI inflows in all the regions. On the whole, the authors may conclude that institutional factors play an important role in attracting FDI inflows in the ASEAN region as compared to Central Asian and SAARC regions. Originality/value A limited research work is available that could help in identifying the role of institutional and economic factors simultaneously in attracting FDI in the SAARC, Central Asian and ASEAN regions.
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Chandrasekara, Sewwandhi S. K., Hyun-Han Kwon, Meththika Vithanage, Jayantha Obeysekera, and Tae-Woong Kim. "Drought in South Asia: A Review of Drought Assessment and Prediction in South Asian Countries." Atmosphere 12, no. 3 (March 11, 2021): 369. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/atmos12030369.
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South Asian countries have been experiencing frequent drought incidents recently, and due to this reason, many scientific studies have been carried out to explore drought in South Asia. In this context, we review scientific studies related to drought in South Asia. The study initially identifies the importance of drought-related studies and discusses drought types for South Asian regions. The representative examples of drought events, severity, frequency, and duration in South Asian countries are identified. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) was mostly adopted in South Asian countries to quantify and monitor droughts. Nevertheless, the absence of drought quantification studies in Bhutan and the Maldives is of great concern. Future studies to generate a combined drought severity map for the South Asian region are required. Moreover, the drought prediction and projection in the regions is rarely studied. Furthermore, the teleconnection between drought and large-scale atmospheric circulations in the South Asia has not been discussed in detail in most of the scientific literature. Therefore, as a take-home message, there is an urgent need for scientific studies related to drought quantification for some regions in South Asia, prediction and projection of drought for an individual country (or as a region), and drought teleconnection to atmospheric circulation.
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HUNDT, DAVID, and JAECHUN KIM. "Competing Notions of Regionalism in South Korean Politics." Japanese Journal of Political Science 12, no. 2 (June 24, 2011): 251–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1468109911000065.
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AbstractIn the past decade, ASEAN has been the primary driver of East Asian regionalism, and Korea has been an active supporter of ASEAN plus Three. Korea has explored the idea of an East Asian Community, and has been relatively open to notions of Asia–Pacific regionalism. The ROK has involved itself comparatively heavily in regional projects as both an initiator and a participant, but its notion of ‘region’ has oscillated between more and less inclusive forms of regionalism. This article examines how competing conceptions of region have influenced Korea's pursuit of regional initiatives. By revisiting historical understandings of Korea's regional identity, we explore the normative bases and material interests which motivate Korean regional initiatives, and assess the impact of its proposals.
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Chia, Siow Yue. "Whither East Asian Regionalism? An ASEAN Perspective." Asian Economic Papers 6, no. 3 (October 2007): 1–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/asep.2007.6.3.1.
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East Asia is catching up with the rest of the world in establishing regional trade arrangements (RTAs). This region is responding to pressures from globalization, regionalism in the Americas and Europe, the rise of China and India, improved political relations in the region with the end of the Cold War, as well as market-driven trade and investment integration and the emergence of production networks. ASEAN formed the first RTA in 1992, and by the turn of the decade, ASEAN was signing or negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia–New Zealand, and the European Union. It also entered into bilateral FTAs with the United States and countries in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. ASEAN is also considering an East Asian FTA. Can ASEAN remain in the driver's seat of regional integration and be an effective hub? The FTA proliferation also has important consequences and effects for East Asia and the world trading system.
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Ganiyev, Avazbek, and Norhazlin Muhammad. "EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE SOUTH-EAST ASIAN REGION." Theoretical & Applied Science 116, no. 12 (December 30, 2022): 1055–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.15863/tas.2022.12.116.85.
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Hidayat, Adrian. "Integrasi Ekonomi Asia: Solusi Asia Menghadapi Krisis Global 2008." Winners 9, no. 2 (September 30, 2008): 180. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/tw.v9i2.725.
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No economies throughout the region managed to escape from the "global economic crisis in 2008" that was initiated in the United States. This is a logical consequence of the global economy that has been rolling along. The world economy is increasingly becoming more integrated and interdependent with one another. Exposure stems from the economic crisis in the prolonged United States subprime mortgage financial crisis, and eventually dragged the European economy, and also Asia. The Asian region was only affected, but even if only the impact of course, was enough to overwhelm the Asian region since the crisis has a major impact on a country's foreign exchange reserves. Therefore, after the G-20 summit held in Washington on November 15, 2008, the three major Asian countries, namely China, Japan and South Korea held a summit in Fukuoka Japanese initiative, which was attended by the three heads of government. This summit was to bring fresh air for the Asian region, because in addition to having a positive impact on Asian stocks, it also provides a new self confidence that Asia has formed an alliance that would at least fortify themselves (region) with the resulting stimulus policy. This initiative to find a solution is eventually expanded, and was welcomed by ASEAN countries, known as ASEAN Plus Three. Since in Asia there is already the East Asia Summit (East Asia Summit), the negotiations and the name of the group changed into the 6 partner countries of ASEAN. These six countries are Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and India.
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Cheong, Inkyo. "Regionalism and Free Trade Agreements in East Asia." Asian Economic Papers 2, no. 2 (March 2003): 145–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1162/153535103772624853.
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This paper gives an overview of the progress of regionalism in East Asia and examines the background of the recent embrace of trade agreements by China, Japan, and South Korea. It discusses the progress toward free trade agreements (FTAs) within East Asia and offers reasons for their slow development. The impacts of eight hypothetical East Asian FTAs are estimated using a computable generalized equilibrium model. The model predicts that countries will benefit from both bilateral FTAs and regional FTAs (such as a Northeast Asian FTA and an East Asian FTA); however, greater economic benefits would be gained under regional FTAs than under bilateral FTAs. Although the simulation used in the study estimates that a Northeast Asian FTA and an East Asian FTA would bring a similar level of economic benefits, results indicate that greater benefits would accrue under an East Asian FTA. Discussions of a Japan–ASEAN FTA are under way, after talks of an FTA between ASEAN and China blossomed in late 2000. China and Japan are competitively promoting bilateral FTAs with ASEAN. As discussions of an FTA with ASEAN heat up in China and Japan, South Korea has also begun reviewing the economic feasibility of an FTA with ASEAN. If China, Japan, and South Korea competitively pursue bilateral FTAs with ASEAN, this may result in several important problems, including spaghetti bowl effects, a hub-and-spoke dilemma, or struggles for regional leadership. This paper tries to show that an East Asian FTA covering the whole region is economically desirable and stresses that East Asian countries should introduce a regionwide FTA, rather than multiple bilateral or subregional FTAs. An East Asian FTA can be realized only in the long term because of economic, political, and social obstacles. East Asia, which already lags behind other regions in terms of regionalism, should not passively wait for the establishment of an East Asian FTA, which is likely to take some time to be established.
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Ali, Shahmir H., Sadia Mohaimin, Ritu Dhar, Moitrayee Dhar, Farzana Rahman, Liza Roychowdhury, Tanzeela Islam, and Sahnah Lim. "Sexual violence among LGB+ South Asian Americans: Findings from a community survey." PLOS ONE 17, no. 2 (February 24, 2022): e0264061. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0264061.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority (LGB+) South Asian Americans represent a disproportionately underserved and often invisible community in the United States. While issues of sexual violence have been documented in the South Asian American community, little is known on its impact among LGB+ individuals. This study explores the experience of sexual violence, related attitudes, and mental health outcomes among LGB+ South Asian Americans. A community-informed online survey of 18–34-year-old South Asian Americans living near the New York State region, recruited from online social media platforms, was conducted. Study design, implementation, and evaluation occurred in partnership with an advisory board of South Asian young adult representatives; data was analyzed both descriptively and through multivariable logistic regression models. Of the 385 participants who reported their sexuality, LGB+ participants comprised 24.1% (n = 93) of the sample. LGB+ participants were more likely to have experienced rape multiple times (17.2% vs. 9.6%) in bivariate analyses, and higher odds of depression (AOR:3.47, 95%CI:1.61–8.17) in adjusted analyses. Overall, LGB+ South Asian Americans displayed a disproportionate burden of sexual violence and depression. Findings identify policy and research pathways to address sexual violence among LGB+ South Asians.
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Majumder, Shapan Chandra, Mohammad Razaul Karim, and Md Mamun Miah. "Success story of controlling COVID-19 in East Asia: lessons for South Asia." Independent Journal of Management & Production 12, no. 8 (December 1, 2021): 2316–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.14807/ijmp.v12i8.1464.
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The novel coronavirus is an issue of life and death. The main purpose of the study is to know the East Asian success story of controlling Covid-19 and identify which strategies could be a lesson for South Asia and to examine the influence of good governance on controlling COVID-19. Total daily cases of COVID-19 are collected from March 10 to June 15 for East Asian and March 4 to June 15 for South Asian countries. ARIMA forecasting, ADF test, stability test, and diagnostic tests are applied. The minimum value of AIC and BIC shows the appropriate model is ARIMA (0, 1, 1) for both regions. In the East and South Asian model, the coefficients of the constant term are -0.759451 and 198.0155, and coefficients of MA (1) are -0.715686 and -0.339701 respectively for both regions. It's significant at a 1% significance level and support our hypotheses that the total daily cases of COVID-19 decreasing into East Asia but increasing into South Asia and prove that the South Asia region has faced a lot of difficulties to tackle COVID-19 as most of the countries have not enough government capacity, weak institutions, limited resources, narrow government reaches to the vulnerable people and corruption compare to East Asian region and no actual strategies are yet noticeable from the governments of South Asia as a result transmission increases day by day. That is why; we think that South Asian countries could take lessons from East Asian countries as these countries are more successful to control COVID-19.
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Alvi, Muhammad Amir, Amir Rafique, and Khurram Shehzad. "Financial inclusion and bank stability controversy: Evidence from South Asian region." International Journal of Financial Engineering 07, no. 04 (September 29, 2020): 2050038. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s2424786320500383.
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Despite a substantial growth in efficiency and profitability, South Asian region’s well-established banking system is likely to be incapable to grasp wide sections of the population, particularly the deprived ones. Numerous studies revealed that financial inclusion impact bank stability, but no significant empirical study has been made on the economies of South Asian region. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of financial inclusion on bank stability across South Asian region using data from 88 commercial banks from four economies (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) over the period of 2012–2018. Results using two-step system GMM suggest that an increase in financial inclusion enhances bank stability across economies of South Asian region. This study contains some significant policy implications to generate real opportunities for financial inclusion to improve bank stability.
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Kumari, Mamta, and Nalin Bharti. "What Drive Trade Costs? South Asia and Beyond." South Asia Economic Journal 21, no. 2 (September 2020): 258–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1391561420968543.
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Higher trade costs in developing countries have received enormous attention during the recent past. In this context, it is imperative to revisit the factors contributing to such higher trade costs. This article attempts to explore the major determinants of trade costs conceptually and empirically. Further, the study endeavours to solve the puzzle of higher trade costs in the South Asian perspective. Using panel data of 93 countries from 2007 to 2015, the study tends to uncover major determinants of trade costs between South Asian countries and their two proximate regional blocks, namely Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In estimating the model, the study prefers to use fixed-effect estimation technique, owing to the results of statistical tests carried out to choose the most appropriate model for the estimation. The findings of the study reveal that trade facilitation, political corruption and financial development affect intra-regional trade costs of South Asia significantly. Trade facilitation influences trade costs between South Asia and ASEAN. Moreover, trade facilitation and financial development affect trade costs between South Asia and APEC. The diagnoses of South Asian intra and inter-regional trade costs can push forward ongoing efforts at unlocking the potential of regional integration as well as global integration of the region.
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Hira, Swati, and Anita Bai. "Estimating the difference of agriculture productivity in ASIAN regions." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 2.4 (March 10, 2018): 140. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.4.13025.
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Agriculture is the major sector in the economy of Asia. The aim of this paper is to identify the importance of agriculture in Asia continent. In this paper, we evaluate differences between and within regions of Asia (Eastern-Asia, South-Central Asia, South-East Asia, and Western Asia and Middle Asia) and their countries. We used five agriculture parameters (Agriculture Land, Cereal production, Machinery, Tractors, Cereal yield, Land under cereal production) which widely represent agriculture productivity of Asia. The means of all Asian regions and its countries are identically similar is considered as a hypothesis for agriculture parameters. We use One-way ANOVA (analysis of variance) technique for analysis. Further, Asian regions and countries are estimated to test the differences of the means between and within regions and countries of each Asian region. The results show that each Asian region and their countries are having different agriculture productivity for agriculture parameters.
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MOON, Don. "East Asian Regionalism: A New Momentum for Multilateralism?" East Asian Policy 11, no. 03 (July 2019): 5–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1142/s1793930519000229.
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East Asian countries continue to sign mega-Free Trade Agreements, indicating certain momentum for promoting cooperative economic relationships, despite protectionism fears. This paper examines East Asian regionalism after the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 and discusses the dynamics of institution building among the United States, China and Japan. It also explores what ASEAN countries, South Korea and Australia should do to mitigate the tension in the region and facilitate progress in the open economic order.
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Rogozhina, Nataliya Grigorievna. "Regional Security in South-East Asia in the Context of American “Indo-Pacific Region” Project." RUDN Journal of World History 12, no. 4 (December 15, 2020): 338–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.22363/2312-8127-2020-12-4-338-353.
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The article is devoted to the analysis of the position of the countries of South-East Asia on the construction of security architecture in the region within the framework of the Indo-Pacific region project in the format promoted by the USA. The article examines in detail the factors that determine the attitude of Southeast Asian countries to the American doctrine of free and open Indo-Pacific, which they assess as strategically risky and leading to deformation of the existing security system in the region with the loss of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) its central role in ensuring its stability. The response of the Southeast Asian countries to external challenges was the formation of their own concept Aseans - "Outlook On The Indo-Pacific, which reflects their views on the nature of the relationship within the emerging community. The author analyzes in detail the content of the ASEAN doctrine, which emphasizes the promotion of economic cooperation between the countries of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, in contrast to the geostrategic orientation of the American concept. Three main areas of cooperation are distinguished - maritime cooperation, the development of connectivity and interaction in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Offering such a format for engaging, ASAEN countries proceed from the need to strengthen trust between countries as the most important condition for maintaining peace and order in the region based on the traditional principles of ASEAN. These include: openness, transparency, inclusiveness, rules-based world order anchored on international law, respect for sovereignty, non-interference, equality, mutual trust and respect. ASEANs position remains unchanged in maintaining its central role in the evolution of the regional security architecture. Speaking from the position of multirealism, ASEAN sees a way to overcome the conflict of interests in the region in the context of escalating rivalry between the US and China, in creating a synergistic security system based on mechanisms associated with ASEAN. In the ASEAN concept, India-Pacific Region appears as a region of dialogue and cooperation, rather than competition, open to participation of China in the project. The author comes to the conclusion that such format is justified both from the point of view of strategic interests of the countries of Southeast Asia and the whole region, if the relations within it are based on the principles advocated by ASEAN. However, as the author emphasizes, the project proposed by the Southeast Asian countries raises many questions, the main of which is its feasibility in the context of the emerging split of the region along the axis of US-China rivalry for leadership in Asia. Nevertheless, as the author notes, the tendency to strengthen economic cooperation between the countries located in the basin of two oceans creates the basis for the growth of their interest in developing a stable security architecture.
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Foroutan, Yaghoob. "Gender, Religion and Work." Fieldwork in Religion 3, no. 1 (July 19, 2009): 29–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1558/firn.v3i1.29.
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This article explains the work patterns and determinants of the South Asian female Muslim migrants in the multiethnic and multicultural setting of Australia. The paper also compares the work differentials of this group of female migrants with non Muslim female migrants from the same region of birth, Muslim women from other regions of birth, other groups of female migrants, and native-born women. Accordingly, the multivariate results of this comparative analysis provide the opportunity to examine appropriately the influence of religion on the employment status of Muslim women from the South Asian region in both intra region and worldwide comparisons.
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Reighard, Gregory L., and Terry Guinn. "ADAPTABILITY OF ASIAN PEARS TO SOUTH CAROLINA'S SANDHILLS REGION." HortScience 28, no. 4 (April 1993): 265C—265. http://dx.doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.28.4.265c.
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An Asian pcar variety trial planted in 1989 near Columbia, South Carolina was evaluated for growth, productivity, and disease resistance for 4 years. A total of 13 cultivars were observed. The Chinese types Ya Li and Shin Li reached full bloom in mid-March 2 weeks before the Japanese types. The latest blooming cultivars were Choju and Twentieth Century. Shinsei, Shin Li, and Ya Li were the most vigorous cultivars, whereas Niitaka, Shinko, and Shinsui were the least vigorous. Most cultivars produced suckers on the Betulaefolia rootstock; however, few suckers were observed for Chojuro, Shinseiki, Shinko, and Ya Li. Fruit production began in the third year, and after the fourth year Shinseiki, Twentieth Century, Choju, Shinko, and Kosui were the most productive cultivars (8.1-18.2 kg/tree). Chinese types were not precocious but did produce the largest fruit (203-270 g). Choju ripened the earliest (early July), and the Chinese types ripened the latest (late August). Fireblight had infected few trees after 4 years and still was not a problem at this location.
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Talbot, I. "A Region in Turmoil: South Asian Conflicts Since 1947." English Historical Review CXXI, no. 491 (April 1, 2006): 643–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehr/cel092.
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Ali, Usman, Jabir Hussain Syed, Riffat Naseem Malik, Athanasios Katsoyiannis, Jun Li, Gan Zhang, and Kevin C. Jones. "Organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in South Asian region: A review." Science of The Total Environment 476-477 (April 2014): 705–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.12.107.
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Sitinjak, Posman Krismanto, and Riva'atul Adaniah Wahab. "ANALYSIS OF DATA LOCALIZATION IN DIGITAL MARKET INTEGRATION IN SOUTH EAST ASIAN REGION." Masyarakat Telematika Dan Informasi : Jurnal Penelitian Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi 10, no. 1 (September 25, 2019): 41. http://dx.doi.org/10.17933/mti.v10i1.147.
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The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has influenced various human life sectors, including trade. On November, Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) member countries signed a cooperation framework for digital market integration as manifestation of member willingness to facilitate cross border e-commerce transaction within region. One of its concerns is trade barrier originating from digital data protection schemes applied by ASEAN states particularly data localization policy. Using the descriptive qualitative approach through literature study, this research aims to 1) introduce existing status and rationales behind digital data localization law in ASEAN countries, 2) describe possible economic implication by allowing data exchange across borders among ASEAN countries, 3) propose mechanism to address cross border data transfer issues in the perspective of regional integration theory. Results show that localization law in ASEAN member states particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore have different attitude but same economic motives towards cross border data transfer. Besides having positive influence on economic performance, trans-border data transfer may result in capital concentration within business-friendly territory in the condition of development disparity and may harm the existing ICT business. Thus, ASEAN could jointly established commission to develop new single regulation framework. ASEAN countries also must develop more mature ICT infrastructure and business environment in order to support the implementation of existing law. In this conditions, the role of international relation in addressing data localization issues considering various political regimes within ASEAN is needed.
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Fernando, Srimal, and Pankaj Jha. "Exploring the Impacts of Economic Corridors on South Asian Countries." India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs 77, no. 3 (July 8, 2021): 404–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/09749284211027145.
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The growth of economic corridors in developing regions has become instrumental in boosting economic growth and infrastructure. Economic corridors integrate existing road and rail networks to build effective multimodal transportation networks within a particular geographical setting with the aid of quality distribution networks, logistics and infrastructure. This helps in interlinking various markets and production centres of respective countries. This article investigates the influence of economic corridors in promoting sustainable as well as economic development in the South Asian region. The primary data for the article was collected using semi-structured questionnaires for local respondents and interviews that were conducted with key informants across South Asian region. According to the research conducted amongst informed individuals related to transport corridors and economic hubs in the region, it was found that there is direct correlation between the establishment of economic corridors and sustainable development. The article would examine the implication of economic corridors on their livelihood, in general, and to the select South Asian economies. The findings revealed that the developments of economic corridors are associated with several gains in terms of the creation of employment opportunities, investments and improvement of living standards. This study emphasises the potential of developing economic corridors in the region and contributes to the available literature on the subject matter in South Asia.
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Li, Jie, Liya Jin, Jinjian Li, Zeyu Zheng, and Zhitao Yan. "Variation in the Positioning of the Asian Summer Monsoon Boundary in the Tibetan Plateau and Potential Drivers." Advances in Meteorology 2022 (April 30, 2022): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/7206137.
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Studying the variation in the boundary position of the Asian summer monsoon in the Tibetan Plateau (TP) region and its potential drivers is important for understanding the climate in this region. Three sets of mean monthly precipitation data from 1980 to 2019 were sourced from the Global Precipitation Climatology Centre, the Climate Research Unit, and China Meteorological Information Service Centre. Several indicators that represent the Asian summer monsoon boundary (ASMB) were selected to compare their applicability to the TP region and elucidate the changes in the location of the ASMB in the TP over the last four decades. The results showed that the ASMB in the TP region extends in a southwest-northeast direction, with a clear north-south variation. It reaches as far north as the Kunlun Mountains and as far south as the Himalayas. The largest amplitude in spatial fluctuation occurs in the middle of the TP, and the smallest amplitude occurs at both ends of the region. A “small-large-small” fluctuation pattern was observed from west to east. The water vapor mainly originates from the South Asian region. The South Asian summer monsoon can move the ASMB position northward, whereas the westerly wind moves the ASMB position southward. Variation in the ASMB in the TP region is closely associated with the South Asian monsoon and westerly wind.
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Islam, Farah, Amanpreet Multani, Michaela Hynie, Yogendra Shakya, and Kwame McKenzie. "Mental health of South Asian youth in Peel Region, Toronto, Canada: a qualitative study of determinants, coping strategies and service access." BMJ Open 7, no. 11 (November 2017): e018265. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018265.
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ObjectivesThis qualitative study set out to understand the mental health challenges and service access barriers experienced by South Asian youth populations in the Peel Region of Toronto, Canada.SettingIn-depth semistructured interviews were carried out with South Asian youth living in Peel Region (Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon), a suburb of Toronto, Canada, home to over 50% of Ontario’s South Asian population.ParticipantsSouth Asian youth (n=10) engaged in thoughtful, candid dialogue about their mental health and service access barriers.Primary and secondary outcome measuresQualitative interview themes related to mental health stressors and mental health service access barriers experienced by youth living in Peel Region were assessed using thematic analysis.ResultsSouth Asian youth face many mental health stressors, from intergenerational and cultural conflict, academic pressure, relationship stress, financial stress and family difficulties. These stressors can contribute to mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety and drug use, with marijuana, alcohol and cigarettes cited as the most popular substances. South Asian youth were only able to identify about a third (36%) of the mental health resources presented to them and did not feel well informed about mental health resources available in their neighbourhood.ConclusionsThey offered recommendations for improved youth support directed at parents, education system, South Asian community and mental health system. Institutions and bodies at all levels of the society have a role to play in ensuring the mental health of South Asian youth.
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Et al., Dr Sarfraz Batool. "Asean Is Working On The Triple-Cs Principle For Regional Economic Integration." Psychology and Education Journal 58, no. 1 (January 20, 2021): 5447–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/pae.v58i1.2160.
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Southeast Asian Association for regional Co-operation was established in 1967 for the region's socio-economic development. Now it has been working as a single economic body and has become the sixth-largest economy in the world and third largest in Asia. It constitutes the third-largest population in the world that is effectively connected through physical and digital means. This study aims to develop a theoretical understanding of the concept of regional Integration and to analyze the trends of regional integration suitable for the South East Asian region specifically. It focuses on the ASEAN's Triple-Cs Principle to deeply analyze its journey of regional economic integration. This Principle, basically, describe the existing strategic patterns of economic integration specifically used in the ASEAN countries to maintain their territorial integrity and increase socio-economic development in the world’s most diverse region. It further shows that how ASEAN remained consistently committed to regional integration since its initiation, for that purpose, how ASEAN worked on the journey of regional connectivity. And, How the advancement in the digital arena, is constantly increasing the regional connectivity (through digital means) and has become a backbone for the process of regional integration in the Asian region. Finally, how regional connectivity brings Peace, Progress, and Prosperity in the South East Asia. Further, it also helps to analyze that how much the existing patterns of Asian regionalism are conducive for socio-economic development. This study is divided into the following sections; the first section briefly describes the central theories of regionalism. In addition, it extensively describes the concept of region, regionalism, and regional integration and the importance of regional integration in the Asian region. The second section of the study explains the details of the Triple-Cs Principle of ASEAN for regional integration. The third section describes how ASEAN followed the Triple-Cs principle during its journey towards regional economic integration in different phases. Finally, it concludes with certain recommendations
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GUNGABISSOON, U., N. ANDREWS, and N. S. CROWCROFT. "Hepatitis A virus infection in people of South Asian origin in England and Wales: analysis of laboratory reports between 1992 and 2004." Epidemiology and Infection 135, no. 4 (September 26, 2006): 549–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0950268806007242.
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SUMMARYThe aim of the study was to determine whether rates of hepatitis A infection are higher in people of South Asian origin compared to the general population, to look for evidence of spread to the general population, and to identify ways to improve preventive strategies. Routine laboratory reports of hepatitis A infection in England and Wales in 1992–2004 were analysed. Study participants were patients with confirmed hepatitis A infection reported to the Health Protection Agency by the diagnosing laboratory. Nam Pehchan software was used to identify patients of South Asian ethnicity. Main outcome measures were comparison of incidence of hepatitis A in South Asian and non-South Asian groups, by age and region. Rates of infection were significantly higher in the South Asian group compared to the non-South Asian group (rate ratio 2·68, 95% confidence interval 2·07–3·47). Patients in the South Asian group had a younger age distribution. Travel was an important risk factor with 85% of those of South Asian origin acquiring their infection abroad, most frequently in the Indian subcontinent, compared to less than one third of those in other groups. Health-care professionals should ensure that all travellers to high-risk countries are protected by hepatitis A vaccination. Targeted information campaigns may be indicated in regions of the United Kingdom for people in South Asian minority ethnic groups.
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Ishaque, Waseem, Rizwana Karim Abbasi, and Usha Rehman. "Comparative Analysis of the US and Chinese Foreign Policy Towards South Asia; Implications for Pakistan." Global Regional Review V, no. IV (December 30, 2020): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(v-iv).01.
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South Asia has its geopolitical significance due to its proximity with the oil-rich Middle Eastern States, natural resourcerich Central Asia and economically developed states of South-East Asian States. South Asia has two nuclear states; Pakistan and India. Since the end of 2nd World War, the USA has been present which has provided stability to this region. The USA had extended its investment and aid to Pakistan in during cold war which had maintained a Balance of Power between India and Pakistan. U.S. articulated response against Soviet invasion in 1979 and later entered in Afghanistan in 2001 on the pretext of WoT. Chinese foreign policy has fostered stability in South Asian region. Through its "Win-Win" policy, China has very firm economic relations with all South Asian states. Through BRI, China wants economic prosperity in the South Asian region. In such environments, Pakistan must have to act pragmatically, avoiding zero-sum policy.
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Zhao, Suisheng. "East Asian Disorder." Asian Survey 60, no. 3 (May 2020): 490–509. http://dx.doi.org/10.1525/as.2020.60.3.490.
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In the South China Sea territorial disputes, China has shifted from a delaying strategy characterized by strategic ambiguity to strategic clarity and an increasingly assertive stance. Yet, this power play, asserting sovereignty over a large portion of the South China Sea, has not prompted a decisive push-back from regional states or major powers, raising the question of what kind of norms China will bring to the regional order and indicating the difficulty of building rules-based order in a region characterized by unbounded power politics in a twenty-first-century Hobbesian struggle.
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Morley, Robert J. "Assembly and division of the South and South-East Asian flora in relation to tectonics and climate change." Journal of Tropical Ecology 34, no. 4 (July 2018): 209–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0266467418000202.
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Abstract:The main phases of plant dispersal into, and out of the South-East Asian region are discussed in relation to plate tectonics and changing climates. The South-East Asian area was a backwater of angiosperm evolution until the collision of the Indian Plate with Asia during the early Cenozoic. The Late Cretaceous remains poorly understood, but the Paleocene topography was mountainous, and the climate was probably seasonally dry, with the result that frost-tolerant conifers were common in upland areas and a low-diversity East Asian aspect flora occurred at low altitudes. India's drift into the perhumid low latitudes during the Eocene brought opportunities for the dispersal into South-East Asia of diverse groups of megathermal angiosperms which originated in West Gondwana. They successfully dispersed and became established across the South-East Asian region, initially carried by wind or birds, beginning at about 49 Ma, and with a terrestrial connection after about 41 Ma. Many Paleocene lineages probably went extinct, but a few dispersed in the opposite direction into India. The Oligocene was a time of seasonally dry climates except along the eastern and southern seaboard of Sundaland, but with the collision of the Australian Plate with Sunda at the end of the Oligocene widespread perhumid conditions became established across the region. The uplift of the Himalaya, coinciding with the middle Miocene thermal maximum, created opportunities for South-East Asian evergreen taxa to disperse into north India, and then with the late Miocene strengthening of the Indian monsoon, seasonally dry conditions expanded across India and Indochina, resulting eventually in the disappearance of closed forest over much of the Indian peninsula. This drying affected Sunda, but it is thought unlikely that a ‘savanna’ corridor was present across Sunda during the Pleistocene. Some dispersals from Australasia occurred following its collision with Sunda and following the uplift of New Guinea and the islands of Wallacea, Gondwanan montane taxa also found their way into the region. Phases of uplift across the Sunda region created opportunities for allopatric speciation and further dispersal opportunities. There is abundant evidence to suggest that the Pleistocene refuge theory applies to the South-East Asian region.
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Mickaelian, Areg, Naira Azatyan, Sona Farmanyan, and Gor Mikayelyan. "IAU South West Asian ROAD." Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union 11, A29A (August 2015): 422–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1743921316003537.
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AbstractArmenia is hosting the IAU South West Asian (SWA) Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (ROAD). It is a county of ancient astronomy and is also rich in modern astronomical facilities and infrastructures, hence may successfully serve as a regional center for various activities. Byurakan Astrophysical Observatory (BAO) has 2.6m and 1m Schmidt, as well as a number of smaller telescopes that are an observational basis for joint projects and collaborations. Armenian Virtual Observatory (ArVO) is hosting astronomical databases, such as the Digitized First Byurakan Survey (DFBS) and may also serve as a basis for development of VO structures in this region. Recently we have conducted a number of new activities; a meeting on “Relation of Astronomy to other Sciences, Culture and Society" (RASCS) was organized by BAO and Armenian Astronomical Society (ArAS) in Oct 2014 in Byurakan. Activities related to Archaeoastronomy and Astronomy in Culture (AAC) were initiated as well. Discussions on future Armenian-Iranian collaboration in astronomy were carried out, including an Armenian-Iranian Astronomical Workshop held in Oct 2015 in Byurakan. Similar workshops have been carried out between BAO and Abastumani Astronomical Observatory (AbAO, Georgia) since 1974.
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Adilzhan, Akerke. "HEGEMONIC POWER RIVALRY IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA AND THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL ORDER." BULLETIN Series of Sociological and Political sciences 76, no. 4 (December 30, 2021): 80–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.51889/2021-4.1728-8940.01.
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The issue of the South China Sea is obvious in terms of the Sino-American New Cold War, and is one of the most important issues today.Importantly, China's ultimate goal of dominance can be seen here, as well as its potential to have serious consequences for its much smaller and weaker neighbors. . In the wake of the post-Cold War optimism and courage, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has sought to create a more inclusive, stable and comprehensive order in the wider East Asian region. For example, the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) provided an unprecedented platform for constructive and institutional dialogue between all major powers, such as the United States, China, Japan, India, Australia, the European Union and Russia. In general, the issue of the South China Sea is mainly related to disputes over the sovereignty of the South China Sea with the participation of the United States, some countries in Southeast Asia, and China. The study analyzes the conflict in the South China Sea through the balance of forces in the region, and the US and China's position on regional hegemony.
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Mamchur, Olha, and Iryna Vanda. "GEOSPAСIAL FEATURES OF ECONOMIC GLOBALIZATION OF SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES." GEOGRAPHY AND TOURISM, no. 66 (2021): 63–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.17721/2308-135x.2021.66.63-73.
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The purpose of this work is to identify and analyze the geospatial features of economic globalization in South Asia which is characterized by the largest population among the World's macro-regions, special geoeconomic position and role in the World economy. Method. Features of economic globalization of the macro-region countries are analyzed due to the indicators of foreign trade turnover, its volume and structure, directions of foreign trade flows, technological level of products of the countries, and trends of incoming foreign direct investment in the countries. Particular attention is paid to human-geographical features and dynamics of foreign trade and investment flows in all countries of the region. The processes of globalization are reflected by the indicator of the level of openness of the economy in the countries of the macro-region of South Asia. The grouping of countries according to the peculiarities of economic globalization in macro-region is carried out by the method of multidimensional (taxonomic) analysis and a graph "tree of combinations" creating with a detailed description of the identified taxa (groups) of countries. Ten relative indicators have been selected for multidimensional taxonomy, including the level of economic development, foreign trade indicators, indicators of the technological structure of exports of goods, indicators of incoming financial flows. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the main geospatial features of economic and globalization processes in the countries of the South Asian macro-region have been comprehensively analyzed in this article. Development factors, the latest trends (2010-2020) and geospatial features of foreign trade and foreign direct investment in the macroregion are highlighted dased on the latest data from reputable international organizations. The peculiarities of the technological level of export products of South Asian countries are described. The coverage of imports by exports in foreign trade and services is analyzed. The dynamics of economic openness (export-import quota) in the countries of the macro-region is also highlighted. For the first time in domestic studies of human geography of macroregions of the World the taxa (groups) of countries and substantiating these groupes of countries as per economic globalization in South Asia was characterized in details using the method of multidimensional (taxonomic) analysis and construction of "tree of combinations" graph: (a) Maldives; b) India, Bhutan; c) other countries of South Asia. Practical meaning. The research results can be used to plan the features of the economic (in particular, trade and investment), etc. types of cooperation between Ukraine (or other countries) and the countries of South Asia. The research methodology can also be used for a detailed analysis of economic-geographical factors of macroregion development and spatial analysis of economic globalization in other macroregions and for didactic purposes.
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Din, Musleh-ud, and Shahbaz Nasir. "Regional Economic Integration in South Asia: The Way Forward." Pakistan Development Review 43, no. 4II (December 1, 2004): 959–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.30541/v43i4iipp.959-974.
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Like many developing economies, the South Asian countries are opening-up their economies with a view to accelerating their economic growth through greater trade and investment. In this context, attempts have also been made to encourage regional trade under the aegis of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). In particular, the South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA) provides for reductions in tariffs and other restrictions on specific commodities on a reciprocal basis, and the eventual objective is to integrate the South Asian economies into a free trade area through SAFTA, which would come into force on January 1, 2006. However, despite greater attention on regional economic cooperation initiatives, there has been little progress in regional trade expansion: intra-regional trade continues to be minimal, not exceeding 5 percent of the total trade of the South Asian economies. This paper highlights the importance of regional economic integration in South Asia as elsewhere, spells out the factors which have so far hampered economic cooperation in the region, and outlines a future course of action to achieve greater economic integration in South Asia. Section 2 provides a broad perspective on regional economic integration with a particular focus on the need to foster greater economic cooperation in South Asia. Section 3 discusses the factors that have impeded intra-regional trade and economic ties within the region. Section 4 spells out measures to enhance economic cooperation in the SAARC region, while Section 5 concludes the discussion.
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Siddiky, MNA. "Dairying in South Asian region: opportunities, challenges and way forward." SAARC Journal of Agriculture 15, no. 1 (July 29, 2017): 173–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v15i1.33164.
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South Asian region is blessed with high diversity of dairy animal genetic resources. The role of dairying in livelihood, nutritional and food security of millions of people living in south Asian countries has been well understood. Among livestock, dairy animal assumes much significance since dairying is acknowledged as the major instrument in bringing about socio-economic transformation of rural poor and sustainable rural development. Dairying provides a stable, year-round income, which is an important economic incentive for the small holder farmers. Dairying directly enhance the household income by providing high value output from low value input besides acting as wealth for future investment. This region is home for about 745 Million of Dairy Animal Populations that accounts 21% of global daily animals. Besides, 25% of worlds cattle and buffaloes, 15% of the sheep and goat, and 7% of the camel are inhabitant in the region. South Asia is currently producing about 200 Million tons of milk that accounts around 20% of global production despite low productivity of the dairy animals. This study focused the data related to dairying in different countries of the region and situation analyses of input and delivery system for identifying the points of interventions to boosting dairy production and processing. In gist, this study documented the facts about the current dairying in the south Asia and envisages the priorities to make the dairying sustainable and more productive with the aim to cater the inclusive development of dairying in the region. It is hoped that this will provide a wealth of information to the researchers, planners, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders for upliftment of dairy industry in the region.SAARC J. Agri., 15(1): 173-187 (2017)
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Oldenburg, Brian, Kremlin Wickramasinghe, and Allison Byrnes. "Building Noncommunicable Disease Research Capacity in the South Asian Region." Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 28, no. 1_suppl (January 2016): 6S—9S. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1010539515625248.
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Karunathilake, I. M. "Faculty Development the south East Asian Region-Challenges and Opportunities." South-East Asian Journal of Medical Education 11, no. 2 (December 1, 2017): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/seajme.v11i2.12.
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Alom, Khairulx. "Financial Development And Economic Growth Dynamics In South Asian Region." Journal of Developing Areas 52, no. 4 (2018): 47–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/jda.2018.0051.
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Unnikrishnan, C. K., and M. Rajeevan. "Atmospheric water budget over the South Asian summer monsoon region." Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics 130, no. 2 (February 17, 2017): 175–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00703-017-0510-4.
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Kaushik, Kar, Sinha Satwika, Kundu Mrinal Kanti, and Dasgupta Anindya. "Ischemia modified albumin, an early and novel predictor of complications of hypertension in south asian region." Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences 2, no. 1 (January 2015): 191–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2015.2.1.33.
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Koh, Pearlie M. C. "Foreign Judgments in ASEAN—a proposal." International and Comparative Law Quarterly 45, no. 4 (October 1996): 844–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0020589300059728.
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The Association of South East Asian Nations1 (ASEAN) was formed on 8 August 1967. Inter alia, the five founding members of ASEAN agreed in the Bangkok Declaration to “accelerate … economic growth … in the region, … to promote regional peace … and … to promote active collaboration and mutual assistance in matters of common interest in the economic … and administrative fields”.2
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Prinanda, Devita, and Haryo Prasodjo. "Strengthening North-South Relations: The Case of EU and ECOWAS Cooperation." Global Focus 1, no. 2 (October 27, 2021): 180–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.jgf.2021.001.02.6.
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Regional integration is discussing cooperation among states in a region and the influence of external states or organizations. The cooperation among regions is known as inter-regionalism. As a leader in regional integration, European Union (EU) has been cooperating with the other regions since their name was European Economic Community. Firstly, Europe established relations in the form of political dialogue and cooperation with ASEAN and Asian countries. For this occasion, the EU established Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM). Subsequently, the EU created external relations with African, Caribbean, & Pacific (ACP), South American, etc. This research elaborates on the relation of the EU with the West African region. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the regional institution chosen by the EU to engage in the relationship. Some scholars acknowledged that ECOWAS is one of the most organized institutions in the African Region. Asymmetric relation between EU and ECOWAS denotes the relation of The North and The South countries. By analyzing the inter-regionalism framework, this paper exercises a liberal institutional perspective as the main paradigm. The results found that inter-regionalism could reinforce strong institutions in both regions.
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Francois, Joseph F., and Ganeshan Wignaraja. "Economic Implications of Asian Integration." Global Economy Journal 8, no. 3 (July 29, 2008): 1850139. http://dx.doi.org/10.2202/1524-5861.1332.
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The Asian countries are once again focused on options for large, comprehensive regional integration schemes. In this paper we explore the implications of such broad-based regional trade initiatives in Asia, highlighting the bridging of the East and South Asian economies. We place emphasis on the alternative prospects for insider and outsider countries. We work with a global general equilibrium model of the world economy, benchmarked to a projected 2017 sets of trade and production patterns. We also work with gravity-model based estimates of trade costs linked to infrastructure, and of barriers to trade in services. Taking these estimates, along with tariffs, into our CGE model, we examine regionally narrow and broad agreements, all centered on extending the reach of ASEAN to include free trade agreements with combinations of the northeast Asian economies (PRC, Japan, Korea) and also the South Asian economies. We focus on a stylized FTA that includes goods, services, and some aspects of trade cost reduction through trade facilitation and related infrastructure improvements. What matters most for East Asia is that China, Japan, and Korea be brought into any scheme for deeper regional integration. This matter alone drives most of the income and trade effects in the East Asia region across all of our scenarios. The inclusion of the South Asian economies in a broader regional agreement sees gains for the East Asian and South Asian economies. Most of the East Asian gains follow directly from Indian participation. The other South Asian players thus stand to benefit if India looks East and they are a part of the program, and to lose if they are not. Interestingly, we find that with the widest of agreements, the insiders benefit substantively in terms of trade and income while the aggregate impact on outside countries is negligible. Broadly speaking, a pan-Asian regional agreement would appear to cover enough countries, with a great enough diversity in production and incomes, to actually allow for regional gains without substantive third-country losses. However, realizing such potential requires overcoming a proven regional tendency to circumscribe trade concessions with rules of origin, NTBs, and exclusion lists. The more likely outcome, a spider web of bilateral agreements, carries with it the prospect of significant outsider costs (i.e. losses) both within and outside the region.
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Murphy, Bridget, Sameera Talegawkar, Farhan Mohsin, Supriya Lal, Samantha Harris, Mia Blatt, and Niyati Parekh. "Health Behaviors, Food Purchasing, and Meal Preparation in a Sample of South Asian Adults in America: A Pilot Study." Current Developments in Nutrition 5, Supplement_2 (June 2021): 435. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab038_047.
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Abstract Objectives South Asians are the fastest growing ethnic population in the United States (U.S.). However, there remains a dearth of culturally relevant diet research in this ethnic minority. examining South Asians living in the U.S. Our objective was to assess health behaviors, food purchasing, and meal preparation habits of in a convenience sample of South Asian adults living in the U.S. Methods For this pilot study, adults aged ³18 years who self-identified as South Asian and living in the U.S. were recruited via e-mail and social media platforms (n = 66). Information on socio-demographics, household food security, food shopping and meal preparation, smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption was collected via a Qualtrics survey using a virtual platform. Results Respondents had a mean age of 29.8 years (±8.6), were mostly female (82%), and had earned a Bachelor's degree or higher (91%). Respondents lived across the U.S., with 65% in the Northeast region. Approximately 88% of respondents met criteria for being food secure. Sixty-nine % of people surveyed reported eating or preparing South Asian meals at home 3 or more times per week and 75% reported living near a South Asian food store and visiting it 1–2 times per month. Participants reported sharing food purchasing responsibilities with a spouse or another family member, but were the primary person preparing food in the household. A majority of participants never smoked (91%) and 39% reported never drinking alcohol. Most participants (85%) reported always or very often using South Asian herbs and spices (such as cumin, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric) in their cooking. Conclusions Most respondents in this pilot study of South Asians living in the U.S. maintained culturally relevant culinary practices, including South Asian meal preparation and consumption and regular use of herbs and spices. Results from this survey will provide a greater context of health behaviors; the food purchasing and meal preparation data will provide a framework for the development of culturally inclusive diet assessment tools that incorporate traditional and western food items, including herbs and spices that are often absent in current tools. Funding Sources None.
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Edirisuriya, Piyadasa. "Financial market integration and co-movements among the growth rates: Evidence from South Asian countries." Corporate Ownership and Control 8, no. 2 (2011): 203–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i2c1p5.
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Since the 1980s, South Asian countries have been implementing financial market deregulation policies continuously. Although the process of deregulations has been slow, many countries in the region are heading toward a more integrated market despite current global turmoil. Financial market integration in South Asia could have synchronised economic activities of the countries in the region due to the impact of consolidation. This suggests that when the region’s economies grow/contract, all countries could follow the same path demonstrating a co-movement of growth rates among countries. When economic growth rates are similar for a region, it may be easier to formulate economic policies to achieve a common goal. As the political leadership of South Asia has agreed to work towards forming an economic block similar to that of the European Union and ASIAN, examining co-movement of growth rates could shed more lights on the issue of the success of market integration in the region. The objective of this study is to study market integration by analysing financial markets, trade and economic growth data to spot whether there is any co-movement of growth rates among South Asian countries due to financial market deregulation policies implemented so far. As findings show mix results, we used region’s governance indicators to examine further and found that weak governance is a serious problem in the South Asian region.
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Memon, Ainan, Waqar Akram, Iram Yasmin, and Ghulam Abbas. "South Asian Microfinance Outreach: An Economic Context." Academic Journal of Social Sciences (AJSS ) 4, no. 2 (June 26, 2020): 152–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.54692/ajss.2020.04021037.
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This study analyses the breadth and depth of outreach of microfinance institutions (MFIs) from the economic perspective, considering both open and close economic indicators. Additionally, this study differentiates the impact of the welfare variable (human development) on breadth and depth of outreach of microfinance institutions in the South Asian region. We use Market-Mix data from the year 1999 to 2017. For analysis, we employed a fixed-effect model based on the Hausman test. Additionally, two-stage least squares used to identify the endogeneity problem. The results illustrate the positive impact of welfare indicator (Human development) and closed economic factors (Economic growth, private credit, labor force participation) on the depth of outreach except for the inflation and interest rate that are negatively impacted. Whereas, open economic factor (Foreign investment) does not impact on the depth of outreach. However, all sets of open, close, and welfare economic indicators positively impact on the breadth of outreach except the interest rate and inflation rate. It is concluded from the results that macroeconomic variables affect the depth of outreach of microfinance institutions. The government and microfinance policymakers can use economic indicators to increase further microfinance outreach that further helps in alleviating poverty from the region.
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Gooneratne, MDP. "Coronary Heart Disease in South-Asian Women." Journal of SAFOMS 1, no. 2 (2013): 84–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10032-1020.
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ABSTRACT With the demographic transition in the South-Asian region coronary heart disease in post menopausal women is a major challenge. Women with myocardial infarction often have atypical presentation and have a higher mortality. In South-Asia there is high prevalence of coronary heart disease among women and there is an increasing incidence in both urban and rural areas. While obesity and lack of exercise contribute largely to traditional risk factors in South-Asian women in midlife, nontraditional newer risk factors seem to play a major role in increased prevalence and mortality. Early prevention strategies targeting diet, physical exercise and mental stress are important in preventing further increase of coronary heart disease in South- Asian women. How to cite this article Gooneratne MDP. Coronary Heart Disease in South-Asian Women. J South Asian Feder Menopause Soc 2013;1(2):84-87.
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Nazir, Marina, Minhas Akbar, Irem Batool, and Ammar Hussain. "Is tourism an accelerator of economic growth? Evidence from South Asian region." Acta Oeconomica 72, no. 4 (December 12, 2022): 553–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/032.2022.00035.
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AbstractThe present study aims to investigate the impact of tourism on the economic growth of the South Asian region. By employing panel data of six South Asian economies spanning from 1998 to 2017, our empirical investigation relies upon the panel cointegration and Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) techniques. Consistent with the “Tourism Led Growth Hypothesis”, the results prove a significant positive and long-run association between tourism and economic growth. The novelty of our study is the presentation of two models which confirm that tourism is an independent accelerator of economic growth, and it performs the same role even in the presence of standard income determinants. These findings are robust when we apply alternate statistical techniques, such as, dynamic ordinary least square method and Granger Causality Test. It implies that the South Asian economies should focus on the development of the tourism sector with permanent development in public infrastructures, like public transport, airports, road system and telecommunication to surge their economic growth.
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Mukherjee, Arpita, and Divya Satija. "Regional Cooperation in Industrial Revolution 4.0 and South Asia: Opportunities, Challenges and Way Forward." South Asia Economic Journal 21, no. 1 (March 2020): 76–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1391561420908078.
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This paper examines the current status of use of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (4th IR) in South Asia and the role and need for regional cooperation to harness the potential and benefits of 4th IR. It examines the development across South Asian countries, their participation in international forums, their level of collaboration and cooperation in technology adaptation and digitalization. Based on secondary data analysis and in-depth meetings with experts, the paper explores the potential of 4th IR in this region and identifies the challenges of South Asian countries. It then presents recommendations on how the South Asian countries can harness the benefits of 4th IR and address their common concerns through collaborations under the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), so that all member countries can benefit from 4th IR, by leveraging each other’s best practices and comparative advantages. This can help countries in the region to achieve high and inclusive growth and meet their sustainable development goals. JEL: O3, O57, F13
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Mansur, Mansur, Andriani Samsuri, Nurhayati Nurhayati, and K. Khoyyilah. "A Slanted View on the Future of Islamic Fintech and Conventional Fintech in South and Southeast Asian Countries." El Barka: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business 5, no. 2 (December 27, 2022): 207–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.21154/elbarka.v5i2.5147.
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Introduction/Main Objectives: This study reviews the presence of Fintech in South and Southeast Asian countries through several categories. Background Problems: Many people doubt the presence of Fintech in South Asia and Southeast Asia as part of a developing country with all its limitations, especially Sharia Fintech. Novelty: Developing Sharia Fintech in South Asian and Southeast Asian countries, which have not spread evenly before. Research Methods: Qualitatively using GFD (Global Findex Database) data collected in 2021, which was then elaborated with 115 research studies (50 from Scopus, 24 from Research Gate, 21 from Google Scholars and 20 from other sources). Finding/Results: The presence of Fintech is more likely to develop rapidly in the Southeast Asia region, not so in the South Asian region. The lneeds of each region are different. It is different if developed by Sharia Fintech (I-Fintech/Islamic Financial Technology). Its potential is almost acceptable in all regions, including in countries that are sensitive to religious issues. Conclusion: It is not only Fintech that is the future of cutting-edge banking, but also the presence of I-Fintech (Islamic Financial Technology) which empirically opens up great opportunities and repositions mainstream financial institutions into traditional banking, including Islamic banking. However, the presence of Fintech and I-Fintech still requires the support of local government policies and the wider community, Muslims and non-Muslims in any part of the world.
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Abbas, Zaheer, Manzoor Khan Afridi, and Inayat Kalim. "Mitigating Challenges of CASA-1000 for Greater Regional Cooperation." Global Regional Review III, no. I (December 30, 2018): 91–106. http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2018(iii-i).07.
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To sustain economic growth of the South Asian region, an uninterrupted supply of abundant Central Asian energy needs to be ensured. The situation for energy trade between the two regions is mutually beneficial. The Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000) is a well-thought initiative to fulfill the energy demands of the region by transmitting 1300 megawatts electricity from Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Central Asian partners are enthusiastic on the completion of CASA-1000 as the project is expected to bring an economic boost to the countries. Despite many opportunities, the project is facing some challenges in the form of financing of the project, security of the transmission lines, political instability of Afghanistan, and sustainability. This paper attempts to highlight challenges which may impede the successful implementation of the project.
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Das, Khanindra Ch. "The Making of One Belt, One Road and Dilemmas in South Asia." China Report 53, no. 2 (April 21, 2017): 125–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0009445517696624.
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China’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative has attracted worldwide attention, and a solid foundation for the initiative has been laid at home and in the neighbouring regions of Southeast Asia. While many countries may not have imagined the possibility of reviving the Silk Route, China has not only coined the term OBOR but also taken steps to bring it close to reality. Despite the various challenges posed by the initiative to their national strategies and to the regional security order, developing countries along the OBOR have an opportunity to improve connectivity and transform their economic conditions by exploring complementarities through trade, investment and greater people-to-people exchanges. From the South Asian point of view, OBOR presents multiple opportunities as well as dilemmas. The puzzles need to be addressed to shape the connectivity agenda of the region and to harness the benefits of integration, which may require joint development and sharing of responsibility among economically stronger countries. Greater cooperation among South Asian countries will be critical in shaping the connectivity agenda, through OBOR or otherwise, in the South Asian region.