Challenges, Policy Options, and the Way Forward

Economic Diversification in Selected Asian Landlocked Developing Countries

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Challenges, Policy Options, and the Way Forward

Economic Diversification in Selected Asian Landlocked Developing Countries

The study examines the trade and development challenges facing Asian Landlocked Developing Countries and their prospects for export diversification. It offers recommendations based on the case studies of the selected countries. The report argues that, despite complex trade and development challenges, the countries studied have significant potential to diversify their economies into the production and export of higher-value-added products in several sectors. These include agriculture (including agro-processing), light manufacturing (such as textiles, leather, and leather products), information and communications technology, tourism, and the construction sectors. Using the product-space approach, the report also identifies specific products that hold potential for export expansion and diversification in each country. For instance, agriculture and, to a lesser extent, manufacturing, are promising sectors for diversification, including niche products such as mandarin oranges (Bhutan), cashmere (Mongolia), silk (Turkmenistan), and cereal (Kazakhstan). The rich cultural heritage and varied geography of these countries are also conducive to tourism. In addition, there can be synergies between tourism and improvements in the quality of some local food and manufacturing products. However, a number of improvements in micro- and macro-economic policies and institutions are necessary to realize this potential.

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Challenges, Policy Options, and the Way Forward: Economic Diversification in Selected Asian Landlocked Developing Countries
2020, United Nations Fund for Population Activities, United Nations Environment Programme
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, HC412 .U55 2020

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OL29961671M
ISBN 13
9789211129748
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1163615292

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