Governance and Economic Integration: Stakes for Asia

Author: 
Robert F. Owen
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ADBI Working Paper Series
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This paper assesses the nexus between changes in governance structures—at national and cooperative international levels—and evolutionary processes of economic integration in light of regional policy targets in Asia. The analysis highlights the importance of improved governance as an essential condition for effectively attaining an “Asian Economic Community” while arguing that the experience of the European Union (EU) offers valuable insights regarding the process of integration.