Economic development ideally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of communities and policymakers that improve the standard of living and economic health of a specific locality. It can be referred to as the quantitative and qualitative changes in an existing economy. It involves development of human capital, increasing the literacy ratio, improve important infrastructure, improvement of health and safety and others areas that aims at increasing the general welfare of the citizens. Education, entrepreneurship, physical infrastructure, and social infrastructure all play an important role in developing rural regions. It is hoped that the present edition of this book will be beneficial to all concerned of the society, in general and students, lawyers, advocates, academicians, human rights institutions, researchers and NGOs working in Developmental studies/South Asian Studies field, in particular. Contents: Preface. 1. Economic Sectors: Overview. 2. Economy of South Asian Countries. 3. Economy of Bangladesh. 4. Economy of Nepal. 5. Economy of Bhutan. 6. Economy of Sri Lanka. 7. Economy of Pakistan. 8. Economy of Maldives. 9. Economy of Afghanistan. 10. Economy of India. 11. Foreign Direct Investment in South Asia. 12. Balance of Payment Situations of South Asian Countries. 13. Terrorism in South Asian Countries. 14. Disaster Management System in South Asia. 15. South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation. Bibliography. Index. Economic development ideally refers to the sustained, concerted actions of communities and policymakers that improve the standard of living and economic health of a specific locality. It can be referred to as the quantitative and qualitative changes in an existing economy. It involves development of human capital, increasing the literacy ratio, improve important infrastructure, improvement of health and safety and others areas that aims at increasing the general welfare of the citizens. Education, entrepreneurship, physical infrastructure, and social infrastructure all play an important role in developing rural regions. It is hoped that the present edition of this book will be beneficial to all concerned of the society, in general and students, lawyers, advocates, academicians, human rights institutions, researchers and NGOs working in Developmental studies/South Asian Studies field,