<div><p> The World Trade Organization framework has provided impetus to the signing of regional/bilateral trade agreements the world over. <I>Prospects of Regional Economic Cooperation in South Asia</I> examines the prospects and impact of regional economic cooperation in the South Asia region using various approaches, and focuses specifically on the South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA). The second part focuses exclusively on special studies on Indian industries: pharmaceuticals, textiles and clothing, and traditional (i.e. Lock, brassware and glassware) industries in north India. </p></div><p> </p>