New Delhi: Extensive multi-modal connectivity is imperative to beat Covid-induced economic vulnerabilities in the critical sub-region of South Asia — Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal.
“The Covid-induced supply side shocks can fast spills over to the demand side resulting in large-scale unemployment and associated developmental challenges. Eastern South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal are particularly vulnerable as they are yet to experience the peak of the pandemic,” said Pradeep Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International, a global public policy think- and action-tank promoting consumer welfare through trade, regulations and governance.
