SAARC has achieved success in some fields for e.g. a centre for the dissemination of agro-related information was started in Bangladesh and it has also been used as a platform for research related to seeds, animal husbandry, and fisheries.
A SAARC center for meteorological research was established in Dhaka.
In Kathmandu, an orthopedic center was established.
Efforts are being made to promote tourism in SAARC countries.
SAARC is also working to eliminate poverty in South Asia with the help of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP).
An inter-Governmental group was established to formulate an agreement (SAFTA- South Asia Free Trade Area) for promoting free trade and economic cooperation among SAARC nations.
The SAARC Documentation Centre was established in Delhi for the dissemination of information.
SAARC Human Resources Development Centre was established in Islamabad (Pakistan).
Agreements were signed to counter the smuggling of narcotic drugs. Committees were appointed for development in the fields of postal services and transportation.