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Freedom in the world 2015. Discarding democracy: Return to the iron fist
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...
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The water transport network between Yunnan and mainland Southeast Asia
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...
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Lao PDR labour standards and productivity in the garments export sector
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...
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Old, new and potential economic corridors in the Mekong region (book chapter)
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...
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Travel and tourism economic impact 2015 - Laos
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...
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Current trends in employment, and industrial relations and labour laws in Asia
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...
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ASEAN framework on extractives industries governance
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...
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Open data for sustainable 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...
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The Preah Sihanouk declaration on building coastal resilience to climate change impacts in Southeast Asia
A joint declaration by over 200 participants at the 2014 forum of the EU-funded Building Coastal Resilience Project. The declaration comprises participants’ major...
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MOU for joint action to reduce HIV vulnerability (GMS countries)
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,...
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Impact of population aging on Asia’s future growth
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...
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Country reports on human rights practices for 2013, Laos
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...
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A race against time (preserving rice crop biodiversity in Laos)
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...
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Securing the right to land: a CSO overview on access to land in Asia
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...
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Reinventing irrigation
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...
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Negotiate reaching agreements on water
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Reforming water governance principles enabling practice
12 page slide presentation presented at 5th GEF-IW Conference Cairns, Australia October 2009
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Asian water development outlook 2013 measuring water security in Asia and the Pacific
"This second edition of the Asian water development outlook (AWDO) provides the first quantitative and comprehensive view of water security in the countries of Asia and the...
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Degradation in carbon stocks near tropical forest edges
Carbon stock estimates based on land cover type are critical for informing climate change assessment and landscape management, but field and theoretical evidence indicates that...
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Live long and prosper: Aging in East Asia and Pacific
This report explores the rapidly changing and diverse demographics of East Asian and Pacific countries. It documents policy frameworks on aging and explores the implications of...