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{{Infobox organization | The '''South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)''' is an intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/topic/South-Asian-Association-for-Regional-Cooperation</ref> Established on '''8 December 1985''', its founding members are [[Bangladesh]], [[Bhutan]], [[India]], [[Maldives]], [[Nepal]], [[Pakistan]], and [[Sri Lanka]]. [[Afghanistan]] joined as its eighth member in 2007. SAARC promotes economic and regional integration, aiming to improve the quality of life for the people of South Asia.<ref>[https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/south-asian-association-regional-cooperation-saarc_en#:~:text=What%20is%20SAARC%20%3F,Pakistan%20and%20Sri%2DLanka). https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/south-asian-association-regional-cooperation-saarc_en#:~:text=What%20is%20SAARC%20%3F,Pakistan%20and%20Sri%2DLanka).]</ref>{{Infobox organization | ||
| name = South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation | | name = South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation | ||
| native_name = दक्षेस (SAARC) | | native_name = दक्षेस (SAARC) | ||
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| website = http://saarc-sec.org/ | | website = http://saarc-sec.org/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Objectives == | ==Objectives== | ||
SAARC's primary objectives include: | SAARC's primary objectives include: | ||
* '''Promoting the welfare of the peoples of South Asia.''' | *'''Promoting the welfare of the peoples of South Asia.''' | ||
* '''Accelerating economic growth, social progress, and cultural development.''' | *'''Accelerating economic growth, social progress, and cultural development.''' | ||
* '''Strengthening collective self-reliance among member countries.''' | *'''Strengthening collective self-reliance among member countries.''' | ||
* '''Contributing to mutual trust, understanding, and appreciation among the region’s people.''' | *'''Contributing to mutual trust, understanding, and appreciation among the region’s people.''' | ||
* '''Collaborating with other international organizations on matters of common interest.''' | *'''Collaborating with other international organizations on matters of common interest.''' | ||
== History == | ==History== | ||
SAARC was established after the '''SAARC Charter''' was signed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1985. It was the first attempt by South Asian nations to institutionalize regional cooperation. SAARC's formation was largely driven by shared goals of development and collective action in the context of regional challenges, such as poverty, education, and trade barriers. | SAARC was established after the '''SAARC Charter''' was signed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1985. It was the first attempt by South Asian nations to institutionalize regional cooperation. SAARC's formation was largely driven by shared goals of development and collective action in the context of regional challenges, such as poverty, education, and trade barriers. | ||
== Member States == | ==Member States== | ||
SAARC comprises eight member states: | SAARC comprises eight member states: | ||
# [[Afghanistan|Afghanistan]] (joined 2007) | #[[Afghanistan|Afghanistan]] (joined 2007) | ||
# [[Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] | #[[Bangladesh|Bangladesh]] | ||
# [[Bhutan|Bhutan]] | #[[Bhutan|Bhutan]] | ||
# [[India|India]] | #[[India|India]] | ||
# [[Maldives|Maldives]] | #[[Maldives|Maldives]] | ||
# [[Nepal|Nepal]] | #[[Nepal|Nepal]] | ||
# [[Pakistan|Pakistan]] | #[[Pakistan|Pakistan]] | ||
# [[Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka]] | #[[Sri Lanka|Sri Lanka]] | ||
==Institutions and Programs== | |||
== Institutions and Programs == | |||
SAARC has established several regional centers and programs, including: | SAARC has established several regional centers and programs, including: | ||
* '''SAARC Development Fund (SDF):''' Focuses on funding social and infrastructure projects. | *'''SAARC Development Fund (SDF):''' Focuses on funding social and infrastructure projects. | ||
* '''South Asian University:''' Located in New Delhi, India, this university promotes academic collaboration and knowledge sharing among member states. | *'''South Asian University:''' Located in New Delhi, India, this university promotes academic collaboration and knowledge sharing among member states. | ||
* '''SAARC Agriculture Centre:''' Supports agricultural research and policy planning. | *'''SAARC Agriculture Centre:''' Supports agricultural research and policy planning. | ||
== Challenges == | ==Challenges== | ||
While SAARC has fostered regional dialogue, it faces several challenges: | While SAARC has fostered regional dialogue, it faces several challenges: | ||
* '''Political tensions between member states, particularly India and Pakistan.''' | *'''Political tensions between member states, particularly India and Pakistan.''' | ||
* '''Inadequate implementation of agreements.''' | *'''Inadequate implementation of agreements.''' | ||
* '''Limited financial resources and over-dependence on contributions from larger member states.''' | *'''Limited financial resources and over-dependence on contributions from larger member states.''' | ||
== Future Prospects == | ==Future Prospects== | ||
SAARC continues to hold annual summits to enhance cooperation, with discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, climate change, and public health. | SAARC continues to hold annual summits to enhance cooperation, with discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, climate change, and public health. | ||
== See Also == | ==See Also== | ||
* [[ASEAN]] | *[[ASEAN]] | ||
* [[European Union]] | *[[European Union]] | ||
* [[Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)]] | *[[Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)]] | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External Links == | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://saarc-sec.org/ Official SAARC website] | *[http://saarc-sec.org/ Official SAARC website] | ||
[[Category:International organizations]] | [[Category:International organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Intergovernmental organizations]] | [[Category:Intergovernmental organizations]] | ||
[[Category:South Asia]] | [[Category:South Asia]] | ||
[[Category:Organizations established in 1985]] | [[Category:Organizations established in 1985]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:17, 28 December 2024
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.[1] Established on 8 December 1985, its founding members are Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Afghanistan joined as its eighth member in 2007. SAARC promotes economic and regional integration, aiming to improve the quality of life for the people of South Asia.[2]
| South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation | |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional intergovernmental organization |
| Headquarters | Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Website | http://saarc-sec.org/ |
Objectives
SAARC's primary objectives include:
- Promoting the welfare of the peoples of South Asia.
- Accelerating economic growth, social progress, and cultural development.
- Strengthening collective self-reliance among member countries.
- Contributing to mutual trust, understanding, and appreciation among the region’s people.
- Collaborating with other international organizations on matters of common interest.
History
SAARC was established after the SAARC Charter was signed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 1985. It was the first attempt by South Asian nations to institutionalize regional cooperation. SAARC's formation was largely driven by shared goals of development and collective action in the context of regional challenges, such as poverty, education, and trade barriers.
Member States
SAARC comprises eight member states:
- Afghanistan (joined 2007)
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Institutions and Programs
SAARC has established several regional centers and programs, including:
- SAARC Development Fund (SDF): Focuses on funding social and infrastructure projects.
- South Asian University: Located in New Delhi, India, this university promotes academic collaboration and knowledge sharing among member states.
- SAARC Agriculture Centre: Supports agricultural research and policy planning.
Challenges
While SAARC has fostered regional dialogue, it faces several challenges:
- Political tensions between member states, particularly India and Pakistan.
- Inadequate implementation of agreements.
- Limited financial resources and over-dependence on contributions from larger member states.
Future Prospects
SAARC continues to hold annual summits to enhance cooperation, with discussions focusing on trade, connectivity, climate change, and public health.