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Heterogeneous effects of migration on child welfare : empirical evidence from Viet Nam

Morgan, Peter J.; Trinh, Long Q. - 2018

This study examines the heterogeneous effect of migration on left-behind children's education and labor in Viet Nam. Since decisions to attend school and to work are jointly determined, we use a simultaneous equation modelling approach to estimate the effect of migration on child education and...

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A connectivity-driven development strategy for Nepal : from a landlocked to a land-linked state

Rana, Pradumna Bickram; Karmacharya, Binod K. - 2014

Nepal's lackluster economic performance during the post-conflict period (that is, after November 2006) has been driven … argue that improved connectivity within Nepal and cross-border connectivity with its neighbors in South Asia, the … Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the People's Republic of China (PRC) that are converting Nepal from a …

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India's emerging connectivity with Southeast Asia : progress and prospects

De, Prabir - 2014

Connectivity is the key building block of convergence and cohesion in any regional integration initiative. Development of connectivity across any region - especially of transportation linkages, energy pipelines, and information and communication technology - contributes to integration by...

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Regional integration and trade costs in South Asia

Banik, Nilanjan; Gilbert, John P. - 2008

Until now, the value of inter-country trade within South Asian nations has been low. While similarities in the exports profiles can be seen as a reason for this low value of trade, it might not be a valid one, especially given the presence of growing South Asian income. The intraindustry trade...

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Understanding the impact of the economic crisis on child and maternal health among the poor : opportunities for South Asia

Abdul Cader, Azra; Perera, Lakwimashi - 2011

The economic crisis hit many countries in 2007 and the effects are still being felt, especially in poorer developing nations. Much of the debate surrounding the economic crisis and its impacts has focused on the financial and economic aspects - import/export impacts, economic growth losses,...

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Fulfilling the promises of South Asian integration : a gravity estimation

Moinuddin, Mustafa - 2013

In all the regions of the contemporary world - including Asia - there is a growing trend in market consolidation through regional collaboration in the form of bilateral and regional trade agreements. Regional cooperation and integration can facilitate the way for expanding markets and creating...

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Impact of services trade liberalization on employment and people movement in South Asia

Chanda, Rupa - 2011

Services have been a key driver of overall economic growth in South Asia since the 1990s. This paper examines how the growth of services output, trade and investment have affected service sector employment in South Asia and the extent to which countries in this region are proactively undertaking...

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Connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia : cross-border infrastructure investments

Gautrin, Jean-Francois - 2014

South Asia and Southeast Asia have been connected for many centuries, with the degree of connectivity varying over time. This paper explores strengthening connectivity between the two subregions by identifying the missing links in transport connectivity. The paper is specifically concerned with...

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Policies to enhance trade facilitation in South Asia and Southeast Asia

Bayley, Anthony - 2014

This paper discusses trade facilitation in the context of enhancing trading links between South and Southeast Asia, in a manner understandable to the non-specialist. Presently, these two Asian regions tend to trade preferentially with distant markets. One of the reasons cited for the limited...

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Economic implications of deeper South Asian-Southeast Asian integration : a CGE approach

Wignaraja, Ganeshan; Morgan, Peter J.; Plummer, Michael G. - 2014

South and Southeast Asian economic integration via increased trade flows has been increasing significantly over the past 2 decades, but the level of trade continues to be relatively low. This underperformance has been due to both policy-related variables - relatively high tariff and non-tariff...

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