economy

Pakistan’s IMF bailout is not without political consequences
The deal enhances the IMF’s economic and also political footprint, but leaves civil-military relations untouched and widens the gap between the elites and the masses
Salman Rafi Sheikh | Aug 03, 2023

Rebound or relapse: Debt restructuring in a time of crisis
A crossborder discussion on economic precarity and the impacts of ongoing debt restructuring processes and negotiations with the IMF in Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The Editors | Jan 25, 2023

Nepal’s economic alarm bells
Fiscal mismanagement and cronyism in Nepal have come under growing public scrutiny.
Amish Raj Mulmi | Jul 30, 2022

Global poverty: fantasy or reality?
Unpacking the recent Smith and Hickel debate on the evolution of global poverty.
Rishabh Kumar | Jun 25, 2021

No one left behind?
Despite COVID-19’s light footprint, economic fallout threatens to undo the gains of Myanmar’s decade-long climb out of isolation.
Kyaw Lin Htoon and Ben Dunant | Jul 17, 2020

Pakistan’s fake-degree problem, India-Bangladesh trade stalemate and more
Southasiasphere: Issue #9 - Updates and analysis from around the region.
The Editors | Jul 10, 2020

India’s crossborder crises, COVID-19 corruption, and more
Southasiasphere: Issue #8 – Updates and analysis from around the region.
The Editors | Jun 26, 2020

IMF, World Bank and COVID-19
How have global financial institutions responded to the economic crisis triggered by the viral outbreak?
The Editors | Apr 30, 2020

Why Southasia’s air is cleaner this Earth Day
Environmental gains for Southasia need not end when factories reopen.
The Editors | Apr 22, 2020

Southasiasphere: Issue #3
Viral Islamophobia, economic crisis and food security, and how COVID-19 has impacted legislatures in Southasia.
The Editors | Apr 17, 2020
