International Conference On Sub-regionalism Approach to Regional Integration In South Asia: Prospects and Opportunities Organized by Sikkim University (A new national University) & Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, New Delhi Venue : Gangtok, Sikkim (India) Dates : 18-22 December 2008 Concept Note Why Sub-regionalism? The sub-region in the eastern fringe of South Asia consisting of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal and North-East region of India (NEI), Myanmar and South Western China have several critical and strategic advantages in jointly participating in the development process of the region. These advantages emanate from geographical proximity, socio-cultural cohesiveness, economic complementarities and scope for opening further towards east to the members of the ASEAN. This economic exchange becomes easier due to similar language, culture, resource endowments, geographical advantages and lower transaction costs. On the other hand, econom...
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