Special Economic Zones for Shared Prosperity: Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area

by Asian Development Bank

Overview

This publication explores how Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines can bolster cooperation in their special economic zones (SEZ) to spur sustainable growth.

It maps out and assesses the economic performance of SEZs across the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area and highlights challenges they face. These challenges include growing competition for foreign investment, international trade disputes, and digital transformation. The publication emphasizes the need for policy makers and stakeholders to intensify strategic collaboration to make their SEZs more competitive. Against the backdrop of COVID-19, it outlines practical steps to increase the role of SEZs in boosting trade, creating jobs, and building economic resilience across the four countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789292697822
Publisher:	Asian Development Bank
Publication date:	07/31/2023
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.98(h) x 0.50(d)