CoE-CPEC Policy Domain

Regional Connectivity & Integration

Regional Connectivity & Integration domain under CoE-CPEC serves as a leading research platform dedicated to advancing Pakistan's integration into regional and global economic networks.

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Regional Integration
Trade • Logistics • Connectivity

Key Focus Areas

International Trade

Global Value Chains (GVCs)

Port Management

Transportation & Logistics Planning

Cross-border Connectivity

Trade Facilitation

Digital Trade

Transport Corridors

“Advancing regional connectivity through evidence-based research to strengthen trade, logistics, regional cooperation, and Pakistan's role as a competitive regional hub under CPEC 2.0.”

Research Overview

  • Its research focuses on International Trade, Global Value Chains (GVCs) and Supply Chains, Port Management, and Transportation and Logistics Planning, to strengthen trade competitiveness and economic resilience.
  • The domain examines policies, infrastructure, and institutional reforms that improve cross-border connectivity, trade facilitation, logistics efficiency, and multimodal transport systems.
  • It generates evidence-based research and policy recommendations to enhance Pakistan's role as a regional transit, trade, and logistics hub under CPEC 2.0 and other regional connectivity initiatives.
  • Through rigorous analysis of emerging trade dynamics, digital trade, transport corridors, and port development, the RCI domain supports informed policymaking and sustainable economic transformation.
  • By fostering regional cooperation and integrating Pakistan more effectively into global production and distribution networks, it contributes to export-led growth, investment attraction, and long-term competitiveness.
  • The domain works closely with policymakers, academia, industry, and international partners to develop practical, future-oriented solutions for regional integration and inclusive economic development.