INCLUSIVE GROWTH OF SOUTH ASIAN ECONOMIES

The purpose of this study is to assess the inclusiveness of economic growth in South Asian countries as one of the goals of sustainable development. Of the eight countries in the Asia-Pacific region, only five South Asian countries are selected: Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The results of the analysis of inclusiveness indicators and calculations of the composite index of inclusiveness of South Asian countries are presented. It has been proven that economic growth in none of the South Asian countries during the period under review is inclusive.