Strengthening economic linkages between South Asia and East Asia: The Case for a second round of “Look East” policies

Abstract

Comments on South Asian countries need to embark on a second round of “Look East” Policies (LEP2) to (i) link themselves to production networks in East Asia and (ii) develop production networks in manufacturing and services within their region. It also will (iii) create a trade-friendly environment “at the border”, “behind the border” and (iv) improve “beyond the border” connectivity and logistics