How promising is BIMSTEC (original) (raw)

2006, Economic and Political Weekly

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This paper analyzes the potential success of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multisectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), formed by Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, and Nepal. It evaluates the likelihood of increased flows of goods and services within the region by examining various economic and geographical factors, comparing BIMSTEC's prospects with other regional trading agreements, and emphasizing the importance of trade for economic integration.