What makes South Asia the fastest growing region in the world? (Attilio Di Battista, WEF)

The Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017 shows that most countries in South Asia have improved their competitiveness over the course of the last year. This part of the world is experiencing positive economic momentum, and in 2016 is set to grow more quickly than China for the first time in more than 20 years, making it the fastest growing region in the world. Over the past decade, the sub-continent has focused on improving overall health and primary education levels and upgrading infrastructure, areas of particular importance for future diversification and preparedness given the resource-driven nature of the regional economies.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/09/what-makes-south-asia-the-fastest-growing-region-in-the-world