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  • Mekong EIA briefing: Environmental impact assessment comparative analysis in Lower Mekong countries

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Baird, Matthew, Frankel, Richard 2015 Environment and natural resources, Environment and natural resources policy and administration, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Environmental impact assessments, Infrastructure
    This report provides a comparative analysis of EIA laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines in the Lower Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam). The...

  • Legal briefing: How international law applies to the Don Sahong Dam

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand Issue and policy briefs Herbertson, Kirk 2014 International laws and treaties , Legal education for professionals, Legal education for the public, Legal framework
    A legal briefing on how international law applies to the Don Sahong Dam. The Government of Laos proceeded with the Don Sahong Dam after claiming it was only required under the 1...

  • Labour and social trends in ASEAN 2010, sustaining recovery and development through decent work

    en Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations Sziraczki, Gyorgy Economy and commerce, Formal labor, Informal labor, Labor, Labor policy and administration
    A presentation about labour and social trends in ASEAN 2010. The presenter discusses economic recovery and the challenge of re-balancing growth. They then cover labour market re...

  • Don Sahong Dam, EIA recipe for disaster

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand Advocacy and promotional materials World Wildlife Fund Cambodia 2014 Environmental impact assessments, Livelihood rights, Water resources, Wild capture commercial fishing and natural fisheries
    A World Wildlife Fund brief outlining concerns about the environmental impact assessment and mitigation plans for the Don Sahong Dam. The brief discusses possible consequences o...

  • Assessment of RBO-level mechanisms for sustainable hydropower development and management

    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) Schmeier, Susanne (ed.), Kramer, Annika; Hensengerth, Oliver;... 2012 Energy, Irrigation and water management, Water resources, Water rights
    This report documents lessons learnt on transboundary cooperation mechanisms that can support the sustainable development and management of hydropower projects. The lessons are ...

  • The role and nutritional value of aquatic resources in the livelihoods of rural people, a participatory assessment in Attapeu Province, Lao PDR

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Meusch, Eric, Yhoung-Aree, Jintana; Friend, Richard; Funge-Smith, Simon 2003 Biodiversity, Community fisheries, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Food security, Water resources
    The report of an assessment of the nutritional value of aquatic resources in livelihoods of people in Attapeu Province, Laos. A participatory assessment was conducted to determi...

  • Law as a tool for cooperation and sustainable development of the Mekong River

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations EarthRights International Electricity infrastructure, Electricity production, Legal framework, Water resources
    A presentation assessing the implementation of relevant laws and agreements in the case of the Xayaburi dam and other proposed mainstream dams. The presenter argues that there i...

  • Geopolitical risks: Transboundary rivers

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs le Clue, Sophie 2012 International relations, Irrigation and water management, Rivers and lakes, Water resources
    This article explores increasing tensions in south and south east Asia arising from transboundary rivers. The author describes major rivers in the region and the security landsc...

  • Water management and impact assessment in the Mekong Basin: analyzing the linkages between local, national and regional levels

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Keskinen, Marko Environment and natural resources, Environment and natural resources policy and administration, Environmental impact assessments, Irrigation and water management, Rivers and lakes
    An article about water management and impact assessment in the Mekong Basin. The article first looks at the different impact assessment processes in the basin and discusses the ...

  • GMS cross-border transport facilitation agreement (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, plus amendments to include Cambodia, China and Myanmar)

    en zh Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Profiles - Geographical areas and sites Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Government of... 2004 Laws and regulations, Legal framework, Transport and shipping, Transport and shipping policy and administration
    The full text of the agreement between Laos, Thailand and Vietnam for the facilitation of cross-border transport of goods and people (1999), plus later amendments to include Ca...

  • The Great Mekong and climate change: Biodiversity, ecosystem services and development at risk

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations WWF 2009 Adaptation, Biodiversity, Climate change, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Rice
    A report about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystem services and development in the Greater Mekong. The first part of the report describes changes from clima...

  • Mekong River Basin, mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand Case studies Cartin, Megan, Welling, Rebecca; Pangare, Ganesh; Rattanasorn Tawatchai Community fisheries, Irrigation and water management, Rivers and lakes, Water policy and administration, Water resources
    A case study of the Water and Nature Initiative's activities in the Mekong. These follow a strategy of mobilizing grass-roots engagement of local stakeholders in decision making...

  • 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...

  • 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...