NSU Research Contributions
Title : South Asian Free Trade Agreement and the Possibility of Regional Integration within the SAARC: A Historical, Legal and Economic Analysis
Authors : Md. Rizwanul Islam and Michael Ewing-Chow
| Journal Article Title: Asian Journal of Comparative Law | Volume Number: 2 | Publication Year : 2007 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q1 | ISSN (Print): 21946078 | Publisher Name: Cambridge University Press, on behalf of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore. |
| Pages : 1–21 | |||
| ISSN (Online): 19320205 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG10 Reduced Inequality SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG9 Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and Increase trade support for least developed countries Implement the principle of special and differential treatment for developing countries Promote a universal, rules-based, open, non-discriminatory and equitable multilateral trading system Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development Develop quality, sustainable infrastructure Develop accountable and transparent institutions |
| Impact statement: This article examines whether the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) can realistically promote stronger regional integration within SAARC countries. The authors analyze the historical tensions, legal structures, and economic challenges that have limited regional cooperation in South Asia. By evaluating SAFTA from legal and economic perspectives, the article contributes to discussions on trade liberalization, regional economic development, and multilateral cooperation among developing countries. The study is particularly relevant for policymakers, economists, and scholars interested in international trade law, South Asian regionalism, and economic integration. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: SAFTA, SAARC, regional integration, South Asia, free trade agreement, international trade law, regional cooperation, economic i |
