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Edited by Philippe De Lombaerde, Director, United Nations University (UNU-CRIS), Belgium; and Associate Professor of International Economics, Neoma BS, France<i>‘This book is very timely because the challenges of climate change, peace and security and sustainable development we face require regional collaboration and solidarity to successfully tackle. The collaboration between regions in the global South and global North is also crucial for resolving these issues.’</i>
- Tshilidzi Marwala, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Rector of United Nations University,
<i>‘Philippe de Lombaerde and his ardent team of fearless experts have produced more than a timeless reference manual on the economics of cooperation. This innovative, rigorous, and readable compendium is also a blueprint for thinking about the economy of togetherness—and practicing it happily but without illusions or regrets in a globalized world of dilemmas and trilemmas.’</i>
- Célestin Monga, Harvard University, US,
<i>‘An enlightening exploration of regional cooperation's profound impact. This book navigates the complexities of integration, revealing its potential to foster progress and prosperity while illuminating the significance of regional integration in shaping international trade dynamics. An essential read for policymakers, economists, and trade enthusiasts alike.’</i>
- Alfred K'Ombudo, Principal Secretary, Trade, Kenya,
<i>‘This extraordinary book presents and analyzes the multi-dimensional universe of regional cooperation and integration. Across seventeen policy areas, it explores the potential of innovative regional frameworks with solid economics and beyond. This is a product of UNU-CRIS’s extensive research networks and Dr. De Lombaerde's superb leadership.’</i>
- Fukunari Kimura, Keio University, Japan and Chief Economist, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), Indonesia,
The Handbook of Regional Cooperation and Integration brings together a diverse range of expert contributors who deftly explore regional cooperation across a number of key policy areas, including migration, trade, the digital sphere, finance, security, democracy and higher education. Through a comprehensive analysis of the nature of and need for regional cooperation in today’s world, this Handbook argues for greater and more pressing discussions on regional policy, the value of integration and its resulting application in organisations.
A crucial text for global governance, international relations and public policy academics and students, this is also an invigorating read for regional studies scholars. The Handbook ’s in-depth study of practical applications makes this suitable for public officials in the sector, as well as regional organisation and think tank staff.