NSU Research Contributions
Title : Constraints of the Agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area and SAARC Agreement on Trade in Services Militating Against Sub?Regional Trade Proliferation in South Asia
Authors : Md. Rizwanul Islam
| Journal Title: Brigham Young University International Law & Management Review | Volume Number: 7 | Publication Year : 2010 | Issue Number: 1 |
| Index: other (BYU Interdisciplinary journal) | Ranking: No Ranking | ISSN: 15555070 | Publisher Name: The Foundation for International Law and Management (BYU Law Library) |
| Pages : 1-35 | |||
| ISBN : 15555070 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG8 Decent Work & Economic Growth SDG16 Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG10 Reduced Inequality SDG17 Partnership for the Goals |
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| Impact statement: This article diagnoses why SAFTA and the SAARC agreement on trade in services have inadequately stimulated intra?regional trade, attributing constraints to overlapping bilateral PTAs, regulatory gaps, and inadequate provisions to attract investment. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Sub?Regional Trade Proliferation, SAFTA, SAARC, foreign direct investment (FDI), World Trade Organization (WTO) |
