The higher trade volumes resulting from the framework agreements will generate greater domestic economic activity in meeting the developmental objectives of the countries of Central Asia and South Asia. In addition, given the fact that tariff concessions are offered on numerous items, the Central Asian and South Asian countries could diversify their export commodities to Participating States of APTA to include miscellaneous other products (non-energy related) and services. The Energy Efficiency Factor is derived by subtracting final energy intensity from 1.