About South Asian Trade Centre
Introduction
South Asian Trade Centre (SATC) is a think‑tank and trade facilitation initiative focused on deepening economic ties among South Asian countries through evidence‑based research and practical training. SATC connects researchers, students, policymakers and businesses who want to use data to improve regional trade outcomes.
Our Vision
SATC’s vision is a seamless, data‑driven trading environment within South Asia, where decisions by governments, chambers and firms are grounded in clear evidence rather than assumptions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower South Asian economies through rigorous trade research and targeted capacity building. SATC aims to build a pipeline of skilled researchers and practitioners who can analyze real‑world problems and propose workable, context‑specific solutions.
Our Core Goals
- Capacity building: Train the next generation of trade researchers and analysts across South Asia.
- Policy advocacy: Use research findings to highlight barriers to intra‑regional trade and support reforms that lower costs and expand opportunities.
- Thought leadership: Publish accessible, action‑oriented analysis and data tools on South Asia’s trade patterns, agreements and value chains
Who We Work With
SATC is designed to work with university students, young academics, policy analysts, chambers of commerce, business associations and development partners interested in strengthening regional trade. Over time we plan to collaborate with South Asian universities and research institutes to co‑develop courses, studies and policy dialogues.
Our Team (placeholder text)
SATC is currently led by its founder and a small circle of collaborators with experience in research methods, trade policy and regional integration. Short biographies and photos will be added here as the team formalizes.
Careers (placeholder text)
As SATC grows, we expect to announce opportunities for research interns, teaching assistants and project‑based researchers. If you are interested in future roles, please follow our Blog for announcements and use the Contact page to share your interest.