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Prospects and drivers for agricultural change in the Mekong region. The case of sugar, rice and rubber
Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Baumuller, Heike
2008
This paper highlights the most imminent threats to the Mekong eco-region, with a particular focus on likely changes in the production of sugarcane, rice and rubber as well as ot...
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Prospects for Regional Cooperation on Environmental Impact Assessment in Mainland Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
ANDREW WELLS-DANG
2015
This article begins from the premise that there are potential benefits to transnational cooperation to address environmental impacts, whether they are felt within a single count...
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Global Report on Trafficking in Persons 2016
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Global, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
2016
The thematic focus of the 2016 edition of the Global Report investigates how migrants and refugees can be vulnerable to trafficking in persons en route or at destination. This f...
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2019
Cambodia, Global, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
US Department of State
2019
This is a report on human trafficking as of 2019 by the US Depertment of State
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e-ASEAN Framework Agreement
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
ASEAN Agreements
November 25, 2000
For the purposes of this Agreement the following terms shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the meanings indicated below: (a) “Information and Communications Tec...
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Myanmar Special Economic Zone Law, 2014 (2014, The Pyidaungsu Hluttaw Law No. 1/2014) 8th Waning of Pyatho 1375 ME (2014, January 23)
Myanmar
Law
January 23, 2014
This is the overarching legislation in Myanmar regarding SEZs. It creates the Central Body, Central Working Body, and Management Committees and outlines their responsibilities.
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Key lessons learnt on promoting water cooperation
Cambodia, China, Global, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2013
2013
A summary of key lessons learnt on promoting water cooperation. The lessons are organized around two key issues: tools for enabling and sustaining cooperation and tools for impr...
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Thailand’s Seafood Slaves: Human Trafficking, Slavery and Murder in Kantang’s Fishing Industry
Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Environmental Justice Foundation
2015
This report builds on over three years of in-depth research and field investigations to first expose abuse and then critically assess claims that slavery and 'pirate' fishing in...
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‘Whether you go illegally or legally in the end it’s the same, you’re cheated’ - A study of formal and informal recruitment practices of Lao workers migrating to Thailand
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sosamphanh, Bounthavy, Senedouangdeth, Dexanourath; Phouxay,...
2008
The research presented in this report would not have been possible without the cooperation of numerous individuals, organisations, and companies. The research team is particular...
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The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Korea, Republic of, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
2017
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2017 reviews progress made towards the 17 Goals in the second year of implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The...
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‘REBEL’ FARMERS AND ‘UNRULY’ EMPLOYEES: THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS PROMOTING CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY IN EAST ASIA
Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam
Advocacy and promotional materials
International Service for Human Rights
This report does not contain a detailed legal analysis of the legislative frameworks governing foreign direct investment, corporate social responsibility, or land concessions in...
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China’s Investments in Hydropower in the Mekong Region: The Kamchay Hydropower Dam, Kampot, Cambodia
Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Mark Grimsditch
2012
This paper has two main areas of focus, the first deals with the background of the Kamchay project, including Cambodia’s motivation for developing its hydropower capacities, and...
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ASEAN Baseline Study on CSR and HR revise
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Thomas Thomas; Alexander Chandra, AICHR
2014
This Baseline Study on CSR and human rights is part of the Five Years Work Plan of the AICHR,1 which would allow the Commission a better understanding on the emerging human righ...
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WORKSHOP ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
AICHR
2015
The AICHR Workshop on the Implementation of Human Rights Obligations Relating to the Environment and Climate Change was organised by the Representative of Myanmar to the AICHR w...
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Women in Natural Disasters:Indicative Findings in Unraveling Gender in Institutional Responses
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Carmel Abao; Liberty Chee; Maria Elissa Jayme-Lao;Diana Mendoza;...
2018
As the ASEAN moves toward efforts at responding to natural disaters as a region, it has yet to fully integrate the gender approach in its regional disaster response. Already in...
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Permanent mission of Lao PDR to the United Nations office and other International Organizations Geneva
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Advocacy and promotional materials
Permanent mission of Lao PDR to the United Nations office and...
2016
Permanent mission of Lao PDR to the United Nations office and other International Organizations Geneva presents its compliments to the office of the High Commissioner to Human R...
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Border economic zones: Two sides of the coin
Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Books and book chapters
2015
As the integration of Southeast Asian nations into the ASEAN Economic Community takes effect at the end of 2015, member countries are churning out policies to promote economic a...
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Special Economic Zones in Thailand
Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council
In 2015, Thailand commenced the establishment of special economic zones (SEZs) in 10 provinces.
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Economic zones in the ASEAN
Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam
Profiles - Geographical areas and sites
UNIDO COUNTRY OFFICE IN VIET NAM
2015
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is emerging as a powerful trading block in the world. 2015 is an important milestone for the ASEAN with the establishment of...
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Investment Environment and Opportunities in Cambodia
Cambodia
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Chea Vuthy, Cambodian Investment Board/ Cambodian Special Economic...
This presentation introduces investment environment and opportunities in Cambodia, including key Indicators, investment environment, industrial development policy 2015-2025 and ...