South Asia

South Asia or Southern Asia is the southern region of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms. The region consists of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Topographically, it is dominated by the Indian Plate and defined largely by the Indian Ocean on the south, and the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Pamir mountains on the north. The Amu Darya, which rises north of the Hindu Kush, forms part of the northwestern border. On land (clockwise), South Asia is bounded by Western Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. The South Asian Association …

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World Bank Group · 3 May 2024 English

of 8 Forests for Prosperity Project (P170798) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Environment, Natural Resources & the



World Bank Group · 3 May 2024 English

Distribution Grid Modernization Project (P170590) SOUTH ASIA | India | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing


World Bank Group · 3 May 2024 English

of 8 Forests for Prosperity Project (P170798) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Environment, Natural Resources & the


World Bank Group · 3 May 2024 English

Sector-Led Mini-Grid Energy Access Project (P149239) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Energy & Extractives Global Practice


ORF: Observer Research Foundation · 2 May 2024 English

India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane was in Astana, Kazakhstan, last week, leading a delegation for the annual meeting of defence ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states. New Delhi …

Port to boost trade and connectivity between South Asia and Eurasia. Unlike China’s belligerent and hegemonistic


World Bank Group · 2 May 2024 English

information: South Asia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan; Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia (CARE) information: South Asia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan] [Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia] [P171054] 1 PROCUREMENT PLAN South Asia : Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia General Information Information Country: South Asia Bank’s Approval Date of the Original Procurement Plan: 2020-06-03 Revised Plan Project Name: Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia Loan / Credit No: IDA / D6220 Executing Agency(ies):


World Bank Group · 2 May 2024 English

This federal Public Expenditure Review (PER) analyzes the key drivers of Pakistan’s fiscal deficits and explores how the Federal Government can regain fiscal and debt sustainability, in accordance with the …

Lazar Milivojevic (Extended-Term Consultant, South Asia Chief Economist Office), Nyda Hanid Mukhtar Investment) and Zoe Leiyu Xie (Senior Economist, South Asia Chief Economist Office). The team is grateful ............................. 4 Figure 1.3: South Asia: General Government Budget Balances ........ ............................. 7 Figure 1.7: South Asia: Public and Publicly Guaranteed Debt ....... Lazar Milivojevic (Extended-Term Consultant, South Asia Chief Economist Office), Nyda Hanid Mukhtar




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