The World Bank In South Asia

South Asia holds on to its top spot as the world’s fastest growing region, with growth set to step up to 7.0 percent in 2019, then 7.1 percent in 2020 and 2021, but the region needs to increase its exports to sustain its high growth and reach its full economic potential.

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Boosting Agriculture in Punjab

A World Bank-supported agriculture program is delivering more results per rupee in Punjab, Pakistan.

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Investing in road safety in South Asia

Apart from the enormous human toll, road safety has a major economic impact in South Asia.

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South Asia needs to increase its exports to sustain its high growth and reach its full economic potential.

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South Asia holds on to its top spot as the world’s fastest growing region, with growth set to step up to 7.0 percent in 2019, then 7.1 percent in 2020 and 2021, but the region needs to increase its exports to sustain its high growth and reach its full economic potential.

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Report Sep 19, 2018

A Glass Half Full : The Promise of Regional Trade in South Asia

Report Sep 01, 2017

South Asia Hotspots: Impacts of Temperature and Precipitation Changes on Living Standards

Report Aug 28, 2018

South Asia’s Transport Corridors Can Become Engines of Growth

Report Jul 05, 2018

Toward Great Dhaka: A New Urban Development Paradigm Eastward

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Hartwig Schafer

Vice President, South Asia Region

Hans Timmer

Chief Economist

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Elena Karaban

ekaraban@worldbank.org

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