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  • Strategic environmental assessment in the Greater Mekong Subregion (brief)

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Advocacy and promotional materials Asian Development Bank 2015 Environment and natural resources, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Environmental impact assessments
    This brief outlines the value of strategic environmental assessment (SEA). It is argued that SEA can assist GMS decision makers to more effectively balance economic, social, and...

  • Connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia: cross-border infrastructure investments

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Gautrin, Jean-Francois 2014 Infrastructure, Roads and bridges, Transport and shipping, Transport and shipping policy and administration, Transport infrastructure and facilities
    Explores strengthening connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia by identifying the missing links in transport networks. In particular the role of cross-border transpor...

  • Investigations into tortoise and freshwater turtle trade in Vietnam

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Duc, Le Dien, Broad, Steven 1995 Animal products, Animals, Biodiversity, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Trade policy and regulation
    A research report detailing investigations into the tortoise and freshwater turtle trade in Vietnam. The study focused on local and export use of live animals and products. Trad...

  • Climate change in Southeast Asia: Focused actions on the frontlines of climate change

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Asian Development Bank 2010 Adaptation, Climate change, Environment and natural resources, Environment and natural resources policy and administration, Mitigation
    This publication identifies the significant issues and challenges relating to climate change being faced by Southeast Asian countries, and highlights emerging responses and best...

  • Freedom in the world 2015. Discarding democracy: Return to the iron fist

    en Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Freedom House 2015 Civil and political rights, Freedom of expression, Government, Human rights, System of government
    This annual report evaluates the condition of political rights and civil liberties in 195 countries and 15 territories. For the ninth consecutive year, the report showed an over...

  • The water transport network between Yunnan and mainland Southeast Asia

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs He Shengda Rivers and lakes, Transport and shipping, Transport and shipping policy and administration, Transport infrastructure and facilities, Waterways and ports
    This report outlines the development and significance of water transport networks based on Yunnan's six water systems. The author first outlines the development of water transpo...

  • Lao PDR labour standards and productivity in the garments export sector

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) World Bank Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Sector... 2012 Formal labor, Garments and textiles, Industries, Labor, Labor rights and labor unions NGOs
    This report describes labour practices in the Laos garments export sector as seen by both management and labour. It is based on an analysis of primary data collected through a r...

  • Old, new and potential economic corridors in the Mekong region (book chapter)

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Books and book chapters Ishida, Masami, Isono, Ikumo 2012 Economy and commerce, Roads and bridges, Trade, Transport and shipping, Transport infrastructure and facilities
    Chapter one of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter first reviews the history of prioritised transport...

  • Travel and tourism economic impact 2015 - Laos

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2015 Economy and commerce, Exports, Industries, Investment, Tourism
    A report on the economic impact of the travel and tourism sector in Laos. Data is provided on the sector's contribution to GDP and employment; exports and investment; components...

  • Current trends in employment, and industrial relations and labour laws in Asia

    en Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations Ahn, Pong-Sul Development assistance for labor rights and labor unions, Labor, Labor policy and administration, Labor rights and labor unions NGOs, Poverty policy and regulation
    A presentation about trends in employment, industrial relations and labour laws in Asia. The presenter discusses the population of Asia that constitute the ‘working poor’. They ...

  • ASEAN framework on extractives industries governance

    en Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations Tumiwa, Fabby 2014 Energy, Extractive industries, Extractive industries policy and administration, Off-shore oil and gas exploration and extraction, Oil, Oil and gas resources
    This presentation gives an overview of the ASEAN Framework on Extractives Industries Governance. The presenter outlines the context of the framework, the importance of the extra...

  • Open data for sustainable development

    en Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Issue and policy briefs The World Bank 2015 Aid and development, Open technologies, Science and technology, Science and technology education and promotion, Science and technology research and development
    This policy note outlines the applications and benefits of Open Data for sustainable development. The authors discuss what Open Data is and how it relates to broadly defined int...

  • The Preah Sihanouk declaration on building coastal resilience to climate change impacts in Southeast Asia

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar Advocacy and promotional materials Participants at the 2014 forum of the 'Building resilience to... 2014 Adaptation, Climate change, Environment and natural resources, Environment and natural resources policy and administration, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Marine and coastal areas
    A joint declaration by over 200 participants at the 2014 forum of the EU-funded Building Coastal Resilience Project. The declaration comprises participants’ major recommendation...

  • MOU for joint action to reduce HIV vulnerability (GMS countries)

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Profiles - Geographical areas and sites 2011 Emigration, Immigration, Public health
    A memorandum of understanding for joint action to reduce HIV vulnerability related to population movement in the Greater Mekong Subregion, signed by Cambodia, China, Lao, Myanma...

  • Impact of population aging on Asia’s future growth

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Park, Donghyun, Shin, Kwanho 2011 Economy and commerce, Population, The aged assistance funding, The aged policy and administration
    This working paper examines the quantitative impact of population aging on economic growth in 12 developing Asian economies that make up the bulk of the region's population and ...

  • Country reports on human rights practices for 2013, Laos

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) US Department of State 2013 Civil and political rights, Human rights, Human rights NGOs, Human trafficking
    An assessment of human rights practices in Laos by the US Department of State. A range of topic areas are covered including respect for the integrity of the person; civil liber...

  • A race against time (preserving rice crop biodiversity in Laos)

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Case studies Agriculture, Crop products and commodities, Ethnic minorities and indigenous people, Food security, Rice
    An article about a project to preserve rice crop biodiversity and traditional rice varieties in Laos. Seed collection and storage are discussed, as well as the need to preserve ...

  • Securing the right to land: a CSO overview on access to land in Asia

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Asian NGO Coalition for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ANGOC) 2009 Communal land, Land, Land policy and administration
    This report aims to provide a survey of the situation os land access by Asia’s poor through a review of existing political and legal frameworks governing land access. As well it...

  • Reinventing irrigation

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Faurès, Jean-Marc 2007 Irrigation and water management, Water rights
    The conditions that led to large public investment in irrigation in the second half of the 20th century have changed radically, and today’s circumstances demand substantial...

  • Negotiate reaching agreements on water

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Advocacy and promotional materials Dore, John , International Union for Conservation of Nature and... 2010

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