BIMP-EAGA promotes market-driven and private sector-led growth. The private sector is crucial in mobilizing trade and investments to support sustainable and inclusive development in the subregion.
BIMP-EAGA at a Glance—A Statistical Information Brief
This Statistical Information Brief provides key economic indicators on trade, investment, employment, poverty, and tourism, among others.
Special Economic Zones Can Supercharge Economic Corridor and Value Chain Development
In Southeast Asia, SEZs have been at the core of development strategies to boost export-oriented industrialization, create jobs, and promote greater participation in global value chains.

Developing Growth Pathways for MSMEs in BIMP-EAGA
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which are the backbone of the BIMP-EAGA economy, are key to achieving sustainable private sector development, economic growth, and poverty reduction.
Results of the Business Perceptions Survey
The study identified the key factors that influence investment decisions in BIMP-EAGA economic corridors.
Investment Opportunities in Corridor Value Chains
A study supported by the Asian Development Bank explores the potential for investment in cross-border value chains in the West Borneo Economic Corridor and the Greater Sulu Sulawesi Corridor.
Joint BIMP‑EAGA and IMT-GT Tourism Recovery Communications Plan and Toolkit 2022–2024
The communications plan will be jointly implemented by member countries in cooperation with the private sector and other tourism industry stakeholders.
