South Asia Development and Cooperation Report 2004
Contents : Foreword by Shri K.C. Pant, Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission and Chairman, RIS
Executive Summary; Chapter 1: Global Economic Trends and South Asia; Chapter 2: Reforms and Global Economic Integration of South Asia; Chapter 3: Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook of South Asia: Growth, Structural Transformation and Stabilization; Chapter 4: Trade Performance and Competitiveness; Chapter 5: Foreign Direct Investment and Global Production Networks; Chapter 6: Regional Economic Integration in South Asia: Lessons from Different Approaches; Chapter 7: Transport Infrastructure: Present Status and Potentials for Cooperation; Chapter 8: Biotechnology in South Asia: Issues, Concerns and Opportunities for Cooperation; Chapter 9: Development with a Human Face.

Managing Global Macroeconomic Imbalances: The US Current Account Deficit, Exchange Rate Flexibility and Asian Reserves

Future Directions of BIMST-EC: Towards A Bay of Bengal Economic Community (BoBEC)

Environment Issues in Free Trade Agreements in Asia and the Post-Cancun Challenges:  Issues and Policy Options by Sachin Chaturvedi
In international trade, consideration of environmental issues is no more a matter of choice. The linkage is also widely being recognized at the normative level as well. There are several economic studies, which acknowledge the possibility of adverse impact of trade liberalization on environment. This discussion paper looks into some of the broad issues. Section II of the paper attempts to bring out intentions and contents of Cancun Ministerial Draft while Section III puts together trade and environment issues from the point of view of developing countries. Section IV gives an overview of FTAs, particularly in Asia and its linkage with environmental issues, and the necessary conclusions are drawn in the last section.

Biotechnology in South Asia: Issues, Concerns and Opportunities by Sachin Chaturvedi.
The biotechnology is being seen as a major force for economic development in South Asia, despite the fact that there is a strong limitation of funding, infrastructural facilities and experienced manpower. This paper identifies some of these key issues in South Asia in light of the national strategies adopted by various member countries and also attempts to identify the contribution of international agencies in advancement of biotechnology in South Asia.

Issue Related to India’s Energy Trading with Central Asian Countries by Barnali Nag
India with its rapidly increasing energy demand and stagnating domestic oil reserves offers a large potential market for the oil and gas reserves of the Central Asian countries. This paper discusses the various issues, which need to be resolved before India can venture into any long-term energy import agreement with the countries of Central Asia. These include factors related to geopolitical stability, geographical inaccessibility and underdeveloped international as well as domestic gas markets. Additionally, detailed cost benefit comparison of transportation routes is required along with evaluation of transportation options of oil and gas through pipelines vis-à-vis road.

Asian Biotechnology and Development Review Vol. 6 (2), March 2004
Articles: Financial Sector Reforms and Corporate Governance of Banks in Developing Economies: The Indian Experience by T.G. Arun and J.D. Turner; Regulation as an Augmentor of Competition: The Indian Experience with the Banking Sector by N. Nagarajan; Financial Liberalization in India and the Bank Lending Channel of Monetary Transmission by Abhaysingh Chavan and Rajendra R. Vaidya; Dividend Policy and Agency Theory: Evidence from Indian Firms by Ronny Manos; Microfinance and the Poverty of Financial Services: A Perspective from Indian Experience by Sanjay Sinha and Meenal Patole. Review Article, Book Reviews, and Documents.

De, Prabir. 2004. "An Alternative Approach to Efficiency Measurement of Seaports". Maritime Economics & Logistics, Vol. 6 No. 1, January.

J, George. 2004. "Landscaping South Asian Agriculture". Trade and Development Monitor, Vol. 3, No. 1, January.

J, George. 2004. "Tantent(ly) Outrageous: A Case of Manufacturing Sector Neglected". TerraGreen, Issue 56, March 15.

Joseph, K.J. 2004. "Innovation under Export-orientation in India" in Anthony PD' Costa and E Sridhran (eds): India in the Global Software Industry: Innovation Firms Strategies and Development. New York: Plagrave Macmilla.

Kumar, Nagesh. 2004. "India’s Trade in 2020 – A Mapping of Relevant Factors. India Vision 2020: The Report of the Committee of India Vision 2020, Planning Commission, Government of India. New Delhi: Academic Foundation for Planning Commission.

Kumar, Nagesh. 2004. Post Cancun Challenges for the World Trading System. India-Austria Partners in Progress. L.B. Associates (Pvt) Ltd in association with the Embassy of India, Austria.

Ray, Saon. 2004. "MNEs, Strategic Alliances and Efficiency of Firms: Emerging Trends. Economic and Political Weekly, January 31. Pp 434-440.