Examining the Factors Responsible for the Low Volume of Intra-Regional Trade within the SAARC Region Introduction The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 with the aim of fostering regional integration and cooperation among its eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Despite its ambitious … Continue reading Examine the factors responsible for the low volume of intra-regional trade within the SAARC region.