Policy Recommendations

Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development in South Asia – Role of the South Asia Network on SDGs (SANS)
  • Active engagement of all relevant stakeholders through evidence-based policy advocacy can strengthen regional cooperation for achieving sustainable development.
  • The establishment of union trade payments in local currencies, reserve policies, capital market cooperation, cross-listing of securities on the subregion’s capital market, and greater cooperation with multilateral financial institutions will increase trade opportunities to promote regional cooperation and cross-economic stability. 
  • Provision of action plans centred on evidence-based learning, Clean Development Mechanisms (CDM), and clean energy investment initiatives are essential for regional integration and engagement.