The book is divided into two volumes with a key focus on three broad areas: Supply Chains, Connectivity and New Development (Institutions).
Areas Covered in Vol I:
Supply Chains: Food Processing, Textiles and Readymade Garments Industry, Leather and leather products industry, Automobile & Auto components, Gems & Jewellery, Pharmaceuticals Industry, Ports and Shipping.
Connectivity: Building Land Bridges, Maritime Connectivity, Civil Aviation.
About the Book:
Supply Chains:
The past decade has seen significant shifts in global and regional supply chains, driven by declining demand for primary exports, the rise of mega-FTAs, rapid digitalization, and a push for more inclusive trade. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated digitalization, reshaping supply chains and trade patterns worldwide, including in Asia. This research explores how these changes have influenced regional supply chains, especially in key industries like Food Processing, Textiles and Readymade Garments Industry, Leather and leather products industry, Automobile & Auto components, Gems & Jewellery, Pharmaceuticals Industry, Ports and Shipping, highlighting the role of South Asia in this evolving landscape.
Connectivity:
Connectivity, encompassing traditional and modern methods, physical goods movement, data flow, and regulatory convergence, is vital for robust regional integration and flourishing trade. This study identifies challenges and opportunities in enhancing land, maritime, digital, and people-to-people connectivity, with a focus on sub-regional initiatives in the Bay of Bengal and South Asia. By examining these connectivity facets, the study underscores their importance in integrating regional supply chains and boosting economic prospects across the Indo-Pacific region.