The initiatives of the SAARC CCICollective gains can result only from collective vision and action. The foundation of regional cooperation is cemented not just by a shared history or cultural affinity but by a strong sense of common purpose. The South Asia Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC)...
The SAARC was formed in 1985, headquartered at Kathmandu, Nepal. There are eight countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Its observer States are Australia, China, the European Union, Iran, Japan, Mauritius, Myanmar, South Korea and the United Stat...
India is SAARC’s fastest growing region in terms of GDP. According to the World Bank estimates, the Indian economy is projected to grow at an average growth rate of 7.4% and 7.6% in 2016 and 2017, respectively. It occupies 70% of the SAARC region, both geographically and economically. As the bigge...
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was conceived in 1985 with the vision to increase cooperation among the nations of South Asia. The member states are all developing, post-colonial nations and this geopolitical organisation was perceived to usher in an era of collective de...
Soon after the hurricane Harvey devastated the city of Houston it was followed by Irma, which grew into the strongest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Now Maria- a powerful category 4 hurricane with 150 mph winds, has devastated Puerto Rico.The frequency of large-scale tornado outbreaks is in...
Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country and is threatened by uneven trade. SAARC has assisted Nepal in its attempt to resolve serious issues by conducting various programmes on poverty eradication and enhancing trade to increase employment. SAARC secretariat is also helping schools of Nepal by provi...
Environmental security is a major concern for the developing countries. Climate change is viewed as a threat to environment security. Environmental Consultancies and Options (ECO) is a professionally run, environmental and engineering consultancy firm in Pakistan. The company has specialised in dive...
The country plays an active role in SAARC’s policy formation. It was the first country to propose the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA), the formulation of a Social Charter, and to initiate informal political consultations at SAARC forums. It has also been active in lobbying for greater env...
In South Asia, Bhutan ranks first in economic freedom and in the ‘ease of doing business’ index. It has been judged as the least corrupt country in 2016. It is an active member of the SAARC and involves itself actively in working group discussions on agriculture and livestock, rural development,...
Water is a lifeline need and its preservation is a global responsibility. The purpose of the session was to glean lessons from works of domain experts on water management and scalable business solutions. In the welcome address by Mr. Ar Rm Arun, Chairman, FICCI TNSC & Chairman, Valingro Group, I...