The prospects for future development in the GMS are positive. Strong growth in larger
Asian economies will continue to generate demand for goods and services produced in
the GMS, and continued investment in infrastructure, energy, trade, tourism and
agriculture through the GMS Econ
omic Cooperation Program and
other regional
platforms will drive employment and economic growth. However
, future economic
prospects will depend on how GMS countries address certain pressures and
challenges
on the environment.