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Oxfam America evaluation report, extractive industries program in Cambodia (2009-2012)
An independent evaluation of Oxfam America’s Extractive Industries in Cambodia program. The evaluation focuses on work undertaken between 2009 and 2012, which aimed to support...
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Exploring the climate change concerns of striped catfish producers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
This study investigated the perceptions on and adaptations to climate change impacts of 235 pangasius farmers in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. Data were collected using...
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Cambodia, sector-specific investment strategy and action plan: pilot study results
Part of a series of six country pilot studies, carried out by UNCTAD in collaboration with other agencies of the inter-agency working group (IAWG) as phase two of the program of...
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Memorandum of understanding on improving industrial relations in the garment industry (2010)
This is an agreement by parties representing workers and employers in Cambodia to promote and improve harmonious industrial relations in the garment industry, signed 28...
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Commercial transportation on the Mekong River
An introduction to commercial transportation on the Mekong River. Recent transportation efforts have focused on improving the commercial navigability of the water course, led to...
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Better factories Cambodia: an instrument for improving industrial relations in a transnational context
Globalization of production has created an environment for labor-management relations that involves international actors and spans countries. This paper analyses the case of the...
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Death in small doses – Cambodia’s pesticide peril
Cambodia faces a new threat: the poisoning of its people, food, water and wildlife by chemical pesticides. Cambodia is becoming a dumping ground for pesticides deemed by the...
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The demand of urban residents for the biodiversity conservation in U Minh Thuong National Park, Vietnam
An article investigating Mekong Delta urban households’ willingness to pay for the program of biodiversity conservation in U Minh Thuong National Park, one of the largest peat...
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First contact in the Greater Mekong, new species discoveries
A report about biodiversity and new species discoveries in the Greater Mekong subregion. The report celebrates the unique and fascinating species that can be found in the...
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Asia in the ageing century: Part III, healthcare
A report about Asian healthcare systems in the ageing century. The report first discusses the transition of health systems in Asia- from developing, to emerging and advanced....
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River of giants, giant fish of the Mekong
A report about giant fish species of the Mekong river. The report outlines the giant freshwater fish in the region, and provides detail on the Mekong giant catfish, giant...
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Lao labor migration and remittance, trends and economic and livelihood implications
This report looks into Laos international labour migration, its economic and livelihood aspects, trends and implications. The author examines the global distribution of Laos...
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Multinationals, technology and regional linkages in Myanmar's clothing industry
Myanmar’s clothing industry has played a pivotal role in generating employment and exports. This article explores the role of supporting institutions in the development of...
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Risk-sensitive development in Asia, 12th meeting of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management
Proceedings of the 12th Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management, held 16-18 June 2015 in Bhutan. This document provides background on the RCC, disaster risk...
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Biodiversity and fisheries management opportunities in the Mekong River Basin
A paper exploring whether the fisheries sector is a villain or ally for sustaining biodiversity, using the case of the Mekong River. The author discusses factors affecting...
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Tigers on the brink, facing up to the challenge in Greater Mekong: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
A report about the rapid population decline and conservation needs of Indochinese tigers. The report describes the trends in population decline and the reasons behind this:...
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Magical Mekong: New species discoveries 2014
A brief introducing the new species identified in the Greater Mekong Region in 2014. An incredible 139 new species were discovered, including 90 plants, 23 reptiles, 16...
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Social security and labor migration in ASEAN
This policy brief takes a preliminary look at portability of social security in ASEAN, particularly old-age, retirement, and survivor benefits. Portability of social security...
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Fish biodiversity along the Mekong river from the Himilaya to the coast
A presentation about fish biodiversity along the Mekong river. The presenters describe the main features of the river (hydrology, fish biodiversity, population) from Tibet down...
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Viet Nam road traffic safety strategy 2010 and its proposal on future IRAP activities for Viet Nam
A presentation about Vietnam’s road safety strategy and future International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) activities in the country. The presenter describes the...