Energy Cooperation in South Asia

Name: Energy Cooperation in South Asia
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Energy Cooperation in South AsiaUtilizing Natural Resources for Peace and Sustainable Development\nAuthor(s): Mirza Sadaqat Huda\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032236926, 978-1032236926\nSynopsis\nThis book analyses the key political challenges to regional energy cooperation in South Asia. It argues that investment in the planning of regional energy projects can increase their viability and also drive integration and peacebuilding. \n\nRegional cooperation has been substantiated by academics and multilateral development banks as one of the most viable solutions to South Asias crippling energy crisis. However, three decades of national and regional efforts have failed to develop a single multilateral energy project or foster high levels of bilateral cooperation. Using data collected through extensive interviews with policymakers in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal, this book identifies the specific roadblo.