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China and Yunnan economic relations with Myanmar and the Kachin state: powering the peace process
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Dapice, David
2012
A paper about economic relations between China and Myanmar and their impact on the peace process. The paper covers the background of relations between the two countries, and...
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Funding economic development: A comparative study of financial sector reform in Vietnam and China
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Rosengard, Jay K., Huynh The Du
2009
A study analysing financial sector development in Vietnam and China within the framework of financial sector reforms introduced in the two countries. The study will assess the...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
U.S. Department of State
2013
The annual report to Congress on international religious freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The...
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2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
U.S. Department of State
2015
The Trafficking in Persons Report is a comprehensive resource on the state of trafficking and governmental anti-human trafficking efforts. In the TIP Report, the U.S. Department...
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Hidden danger: Uncovering the UXO problem in Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
2014
Laos is currently experiencing significant economic growth and socio-economic development and the demand for land suitable for agriculture, industry and infrastructure is...
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Utilizing mining and mineral resources to foster the sustainable development of the Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)
2011
This report focuses on the two existing large-scale mines in Laos – MMG Sepon and the PBM Phu Kham Copper-Gold Operation. Together, these mines account for the bulk of mineral...
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The Green Revolution comes to Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Advocacy and promotional materials
International Rice Research Institute
2015
A press release about the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation's funding of a 16-year effort to ensure food security in Laos. This project was led jointly by the Lao...
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The long road home: Analysis of regional and national processes for the return and reintegration of victims of trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Huguet, Jerrold W., Ramangkura, Varamon
2007
An analysis of the current process and legal and administrative structures for returning and reintegrating victims of trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. The study...
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Social protection in the Mekong: policy trends and future directions
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Cousins, Mel
2014
The paper analyses the current and possible future development of social protection systems in three Mekong countries: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. The three countries are at...
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Floods and droughts in the Lower Mekong Basin and implications of climate change
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Joy, Christopher
2012
A working paper outlining risk management relating to floods and droughts in the Lower Mekong Basin. The report explains flood and drought risk in the region, and the impact on...
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Share: Managing waters across boundaries (Lao version)
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sadoff, Claudia , Greiber, Thomas
2012
Provides an overview of the world’s shared water resources, and practical tools for managing these resources. Using case studies from around the world, it describes the benefits...
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Share: Managing waters across boundaries
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sadoff, Claudia (ed.), Greiber, Thomas (ed.); Smith, Mark (ed.);...
2008
This toolkit publication provides an overview of the world’s shared water resources, and practical tools for managing these resources. Using case studies from around the world,...
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The impacts of climate change on the Mekong delta
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Padilla, Katie
2011
A case study about climate change on the Mekong delta, with a focus on livelihoods and food security in Vietnam. The author discusses the agricultural importance of the Mekong...
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Strategies for biodiversity conservation in the Lower Mekong
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Preece, Luke D.
2013
A PhD thesis exploring the nature of conservation and development interventions in forest conservation areas of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, and the factors influencing these...
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Rice production response and technological measures to adapt to salinity intrusion in the coastal Mekong delta
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Dang Kieu Nhan, Vu Anh Phap; Tran Huu Phuc; Nguyen Hieu Trung
This report analyses the effect on yield and economic return of salinity-tolerant rice varieties and good farming practices, and suggests strategies for food production to adapt...
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Discussion on research and conservation of Irrawaddy dolphins in the Ayeyarwady River (following the workshop on Mekong River dolphins)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Marsh, Helene, Reeves, Randall; Read, Andrew
2014
A documented discussion on research and conservation of Irrawaddy Dolphins in the Ayeyarwady River. The document lists participants, and their conclusions about surveys, habitat...
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The changing Mekong environment and the impacts on people’s livelihoods
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Kiguchi, Yuka
An article about the hydropower developments on the Mekong river mainstream and the impacts on livelihoods. The author discusses changes in the international framework regarding...
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Profiles of 12 proposed mainstream developments in the LMB
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Meynell, Peter-John , Haas, Lawrence J.M.
2010
A presentation about twelve proposed hydropower developments in the Lower Mekong Basin. The presenter describes potential markets for this hydropower, and the wider regional...
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Experiences and lessons of hydropower investment in Nepal
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Zhang Yasing
A presentation about hydropower investment in Nepal. The presenter provides background on two companies, Sinohydro Resources Limited and POWERCHINA, and discusses some of their...
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Negotiate: Reaching agreements over water
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Dore, John (ed.), Robinson, Julia (ed.); Smith,Mark (ed.)
2010
A guide providing practical tools for negotiation in water management. This guide aims to equip government officials, NGOs and local communities to create platforms for...