Indian Vegetables: Production Trends, Marketing Efficiency and Export Competitiveness

Export Competitiveness and Comparative Advantage of Pakistan’s Non-agricultural Production Sectors: Trends and Analysis

The composition and volume of global trade has witnessed significant changes during the last two decades. Trade liberalisation, rising income and technological advancements, have been the main determinants. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing global export pattern, and the success of Southeast Asian economies, there is a strong case for Pakistan to pursue an export-led growth strategy th...

Efficiency and Competitiveness of Rice Production in Riau

Export Specialization and Competitiveness of the Malaysian Manufacturing: Trends, Challenges and Prospects

This study provides an in-depth analysis of shifting export specialisation at the SITC 3digit product category level and links this analysis to Malaysian export potential. The paper uses the revealed comparative advantage framework to analyse the extent of export competition between Malaysia and other ASEAN economies. It argues that the degree of competition among ASEAN countries will intensify...

Strengthening the Export Competitiveness of firms in the Indian Pharmaceutical Industry

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is one of the most vibrant knowledge driven industries in India that has witnessed consistent growth over the past three decades. The industry accounts for 8% of world's production by volume and 1.5% by value. Much of the country's pharmaceutical consumption was met by imports until the early 1970s. Between 1947-57, 99% of the 1704 drugs and pharmaceutical pat...

Enhancing Export Competitiveness of Asian Fruits

Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional development arm of the United Nations and serves as the main economic and social development centre for the United Nations in Asia and the Pacific. Its mandate is to foster cooperation between its 53 member countries and 9 associate members. ESCAP provides the strategic link between global and country-level programmes and issues. It supports the Gove...