The Fifteenth South Asia Economic Summit (SAES XV), organized by SAWTEE, concluded in Kathmandu on December 13, 2024, after three days of discussions held from December 11 to 13. The Summit, themed “Unleashing an Equitable Green Transformation in South Asia,” served as a platform to discuss the region’s most pressing challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.
The event brought together over 200 participants, including 100 speakers, with 50 international participants representing countries outside Nepal. Representatives from seven South Asian nations—Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—joined ministers, policymakers, economists, business leaders, development partners, and civil society actors for 17 engaging sessions.
Discussions covered topics such as green value chains, trade and industrial policies, green finance, inequality and climate justice, green energy, food security, inclusive business, among others. The Summit highlighted the urgency of cross-border cooperation to foster equitable and sustainable transformations across South Asia.
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