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South Asia is sitting on enormous wealth of resources of one sort or the other. The richness of the region in terms of human and natural resources, historical and cultural heritage and natural diversity is incomparable. The region is homogenous in terms of similar cultures, traditions, values and beliefs. Furthermore, in this era of interdependence and interconnectedness, we find our interests intersecting in many areas that should help foster the sense of partnership to achieve larger regional objectives. </div>
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The global economy has witnessed a tectonic shift with emergence of new growth poles in regions that were largely underdeveloped a few years ago. Consistent with this global trend, we must seriously think of making South Asia a vibrant region with emphasis laid on trade and investment. This will call for a number of enabling measures including elimination of intra-regional barriers, development of physical infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity and reduction of gap of energy shortage, among others. Some policy reforms may also be required to create South Asia as a whole an investment friendly region. While we aspire for deeper regional integration, opportunities for equitable sharing of benefits from such integration will have to be guaranteed with a view to providing a level-playing field to all members. This is because of different levels of resources endowment, productive capacity, industrialization and socio-economic development among SAARC member states.
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<strong>--By Madhav Prasad Ghimire</strong></div>
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South Asia is sitting on enormous wealth of resources of one sort or the other. The richness of the region in terms of human and natural resources, historical and cultural heritage and natural diversity is incomparable. The region is homogenous in terms of similar cultures, traditions, values and beliefs. Furthermore, in this era of interdependence and interconnectedness, we find our interests intersecting in many areas that should help foster the sense of partnership to achieve larger regional objectives. </div>
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It is true that the activities of SAARC have been directed towards tapping the regional potentials. Various programmes and projects have been launched for common benefit. Trade liberalization, including elimination of para-tariff and non-tariff barriers, is in progress. Work is underway for concluding an agreement on investment promotion and protection in the region. SAARC has given emphasis on enhancing regional connectivity. A number of activities have been carried out in the field of promotion of tourism and people-to-people contacts. However, the pace is slow and progress is limited. Much remains to be done to change the socio-economic landscapes of the region.</div>
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Despite our regional efforts to make South Asia a region of peace, prosperity and happiness, this region still faces varying challenges such as poverty, hunger, underdevelopment, trafficking of women and children, energy crisis, environmental degradation and so on. In fact, these challenges are not unique to South Asia alone; other regions also face them but they are more pronounced in our region.It is only through the concerted and collaborative efforts of all countries of South Asia that these challenges can best be addressed for the greater interest of the region. We need to mobilize requisite political will and redouble our efforts in this regard.</div>
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The global economy has witnessed a tectonic shift with emergence of new growth poles in regions that were largely underdeveloped a few years ago. Consistent with this global trend, we must seriously think of making South Asia a vibrant region with emphasis laid on trade and investment. This will call for a number of enabling measures including elimination of intra-regional barriers, development of physical infrastructure to enhance regional connectivity and reduction of gap of energy shortage, among others. Some policy reforms may also be required to create South Asia as a whole an investment friendly region. While we aspire for deeper regional integration, opportunities for equitable sharing of benefits from such integration will have to be guaranteed with a view to providing a level-playing field to all members. This is because of different levels of resources endowment, productive capacity, industrialization and socio-economic development among SAARC member states.</div>
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Our efforts to fight poverty require implementation of projects benefitting the common peoples through income generation and skill enhancement. Targeted, focused and dedicated economic and social measures are essential to lift people out of grinding poverty and hunger. Poverty eradication must remain at the core of all development policies, programmes and activities, as the broader goals of sustainable development cannot be achieved without eradicating poverty.</div>
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Our focus should be to adopt such policy and programmes that could provide better education opportunities and health care services, widen job market and other opportunities, empower peoples, and strengthen national capacities in order to create a strong South Asia. Effective ways and means are required to address the adverse and disproportionate impact of climate change, which has emerged as one of the largest development challenges of our time. We also need concerted measures to fight against terrorism, trafficking in women, children and drugs and other transnational crimes that pose serious threat to the peace and stability of the region. </div>
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To find a secure place in a rapidly globalizing world characterized by the proliferation of regional groupings of varied speed and scale, we should gear our efforts towards developing collective competitiveness in the region, especially in the areas of economy, trade and investment. It can be achieved through greater regional economic integration and collective capacity building endeavours. For this, matters relating to trade, transport and infrastructure should be addressed on an urgent basis. Special emphasis should be accorded to the needs and concerns of the least-developed and land-locked members of the Association. Likewise, through the expansion of intra- and inter-regional trade backed by smooth, timely and effective implementation of SAFTA, the Association can work towards realizing the goal of establishing the South Asian Economic Union in the future.</div>
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Economic growth and social progress should go hand in hand, as the one reinforces the other. Economic growth serves as the foundation of progress in other areas. It is essential to promote and sustain gains in social and human development. Likewise, social progress and human development help achieve faster economic growth on a sustainable basis. Delivering concrete results to the peoples in the region is essential to ensuring their ownership of the SAARC process. Clearly, this entails moving from the phase of making promises to actions. For this, we need first to think seriously what is doable and what is not, and then chart a pragmatic course of action that is in the interest of, and supported by, all members. We have spent considerable time and energy in establishing elaborate institutions and work programmes. As a result, both institutions and activities have proliferated over the years. Now the time has come to consolidate the gains and make a visible and qualitative difference in the operation </div>
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SAARC is lagging behind other regional groupings both in terms of visibility and progress. We need to work hard to catch up to grasp the emerging opportunities at the global level. SAARC offers a vital tissue, connecting peoples in the region. Widely disseminating SAARC ideals and spirit across South Asian region is equally important to constantly nurture the SAARC process through people’s positive response and commitment.Likewise, educational institutions in the region can inculcate young minds with a sense of togetherness under SAARC umbrella. In addition, greater mobility and exchange between South Asian peoples will help foster and nurture South Asian fraternity. </div>
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<em>(Ghimire is the Minister for Home and Foreign Affairs of the Government of Nepal. The article is adapted from the keynote address he delivered at the inaugural session of the seminar on “Bringing SAARC Closer to the People: A Nepalese Perspective,” jointly organized by the Institute of Foreign Affairs and the SAARC Secretariat in Kathmandu on 20 January 2014.) </em></div>',
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