Nagesh Kumar creator text xu| 2005 continuing ng p.3926-931. There is now a growing recognition of the importance of regional economic integration in Asia for generating growth impulses from within, especially in the wake of the east Asian crisis. Voices emanating from different parts of the region support pan-Asian cooperation and integration. Against this background, the paper examines the relevance of a broader approach and outlines a roadmap for regional cooperation in Asia. - Reproduced. Economic recession Economic integration Economic and Political Weekly 180718