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Political Science Project "Saarc" by Shiwangi Sharma Class XII-G

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 to promote regional cooperation and development among South Asian nations, currently comprising eight member countries. Its objectives include economic growth, cultural ties, and sustainable development, while facing challenges such as political tension and infrastructure issues. Future prospects involve revitalizing trade agreements, enhancing connectivity, and addressing shared challenges like poverty and climate change.

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Political Science Project "Saarc" by Shiwangi Sharma Class XII-G

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in 1985 to promote regional cooperation and development among South Asian nations, currently comprising eight member countries. Its objectives include economic growth, cultural ties, and sustainable development, while facing challenges such as political tension and infrastructure issues. Future prospects involve revitalizing trade agreements, enhancing connectivity, and addressing shared challenges like poverty and climate change.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE PROJECT

“SAARC”
By Shiwangi Sharma
Class XII-G
INTRODUCTION TO SAARC
•THE SOUTH ASIAN
ASSOCIATION FOR REGIONAL
COOPERATION (SAARC) AIMS
TO PROMOTE REGIONAL
COOPERATION AND
DEVELOPMENT AMONG SOUTH
ASIAN NATIONS.
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History and
Establishment
•Founded on
December 8, 1985, in
Dhaka, Bangladesh,
SAARC began with
seven member
countries, later joined
by Afghanistan in
2007.
MEMBER COUNTRIES AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS
•- AFGHANISTAN: BRIDGING CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA
•- BANGLADESH: SAARC SECRETARIAT
•- BHUTAN: ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
•- INDIA: MAJOR TRADE PARTNER
•- MALDIVES: CLIMATE CHANGE ADVOCACY
•- NEPAL: REGIONAL PEACE FACILITATOR
•- PAKISTAN: ECONOMIC GROWTH INITIATIVES
•- SRI LANKA: CULTURAL EXCHANGE LEADER
• Objectives of SAARC
• •- Promote economic growth
• •- Foster cultural ties
• •- Enhance social welfare
• •- Encourage regional stability
• •- Focus on sustainable development

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Principles of SAARC
•- Sovereign equality
•- Territorial integrity
•- Political independence
•- Non-interference in internal affairs
•- Decisions by consensus
Structure of SAARC
•1. Summit Meetings: Annual gatherings of heads
of state.
•2. Council of Ministers: Oversees policies.
•3. Standing Committee: Coordinates initiatives.
•4. Specialized Bodies: Includes SAARC
Development Fund, etc.

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Future Prospects
•- Revitalizing SAFTA
•- Enhancing connectivity
•- Encouraging dialogue for peace
•- Focusing on youth and technology

8
Summit Meetings and Key Decisions
•Summits highlight mutual cooperation and
establish new frameworks for collaboration.

•Example: The 18th SAARC Summit emphasized


connectivity and trade
o Economic Cooperation (SAFTA)
o •- Established in 2006 to reduce trade barriers.
o •- Goal: Free trade area by eliminating tariffs.
o •- Challenges: Political tension and poor infrastructure.

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o ECONOMIC COOPERATION (SAFTA)
o •- ESTABLISHED IN 2006 TO REDUCE TRADE BARRIERS.
o •- GOAL: FREE TRADE AREA BY ELIMINATING TARIFFS.
o •- CHALLENGES: POLITICAL TENSION AND POOR INFRASTRUCTURE.

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Social Initiatives
•- Poverty alleviation programs
•- Educational exchange schemes
•- Regional health collaborations (HIV, COVID-19)

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Cultural and Educational
Exchange
•- Promotes student exchange
programs
•- Encourages joint cultural
festivals
•- Strengthens regional
understanding and unity
Disaster Management and
Climate Change
•- Collaboration on disaster risk
reduction
•- SAARC Natural Disaster Rapid
Response Mechanism
•- Climate change adaptation
programs
Importance of Regional
Cooperation
•Regional cooperation is
essential to address shared
challenges like poverty, climate
change, and health crises.
Conclusion: The Road Ahead
•SAARC has the potential to
transform South Asia into a region
of peace and prosperity by
addressing its challenges and
focusing on unity.
Acknowledgments and
References
•- Official SAARC Website
•- UNDP Reports
•- World Bank Publications
•- Academic Journals

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