Article Type

Article

Description

The article reviews Pakistan's economic growth and trade liberalisation reforms over the preceding decade, noting reduced tariffs, eliminated quantitative restrictions and improved export performance. It draws five lessons from Pakistan's reform experience, including the importance of political stability, effective communication, inter-agency coordination, adaptable policy objectives, and institution building at provincial and local levels. The author also discusses prospects for greater regional trade integration with India and South Asia.

Publication Source

Blue Chip - The Business People's Magazine

Publication Date

11-1-2008

Pages

51-55

Notes

Published in the Economy section of Blue Chip magazine's November-December 2008. ISSUE 54 VOL 5. IH0165

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