Infrastructure and Regional Cooperation

Continuing Asia's extraordinary transformation will require increasing attention on regional connectivity and logistic systems. This paper focuses on the role of cross-border infrastructure in the process of regional integration in developing Asia. Given that most cross-border infrastructure projects are very complex, actions will need to be taken by various stakeholders-Asian governments, the private sector, civil society organizations, and multilateral institutions-in connecting Asia.

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1. Cristela Goce Dakila
   (posted 08 October 2007 / 04:59:52 PM)
   
   Overall, the focus of the paper , which is cross-border infrastructure for Asian development is very timely, relevant and far-reaching in terms of perspective.
   
   The paper is rich with valuable insights which are useful for policy planners and implementors. It also provides academic researchers with a multidisciplinary framework useful in addressing the urgent concern for Asian regional cooperation.
   
   Among the infrastructure types mentioned,transport infrastructure investment, I think, is the most vital in establishing inter-country connectivity via trade in goods and services and investments.
   
   I wish to suggest the usage of a spatial computable general equilibrium model as an analytical tool to examine the impact of cross-border infrastructure investment on both producers(firms) and consumers (HHs) and other stakeholders in a specific Asian sub-region.