Explore the challenges and potential of South Asia in ‘Connectivity And Integration In South Asia’. This vital volume delves into the region’s complex social, political, and economic landscape, highlighting issues from poverty and low literacy to interstate conflicts and fragmented infrastructure. Discover how enhancing transport networks, fostering trade, and rebuilding collective identity can unlock South Asia’s full potential. Featuring fifteen papers across four parts—Regionalism, Connectivity and Trade, Cultural Linkages, and Bilateral Relations—this book offers insightful analyses and proposes solutions to combat poverty, reduce conflict, and improve the welfare of its 1.7 billion people. A crucial read for understanding regional cooperation and economic growth.