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Less rhetoric; more political will.

For the past decade, South Asia has been one of the fastest-growing regions in the world. Yet, the Subcontinent remains one of the world´s poorest, with about 40 percent of its population living below the poverty line.

The acceleration of economic growth in the past 10 years is attributable primarily to sweeping reforms in economic policies. After decades of inward-looking policies, South Asian countries began reducing tariffs, removing trade barriers, and dismantling restriction on domestic and foreign private investment. This has helped stimulate growth, raise per capita income and reduce poverty.