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Electricity in Myanmar: The missing prerequisite for development
A paper about electricity in Myanmar and its effect on development. Electricity consumption per capita in Myanmar is among the lowest in Asia and had been growing very slowly...
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Electricity demand and supply in Myanmar
A paper about electricity demand and supply in Myanmar. This paper provides an update and expansion on the paper “Electricity in Myanmar: The Missing Prerequisite for...
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Myanmar: Negotiating nation building, a path to unity and progress
There is an immense nation-building challenge facing the leadership in Myanmar. One way of fixing the current situation in Myanmar is to first establish where it is starting...
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Industrial policy reform in Myanmar
A paper about industrial policy reform in Myanmar. The author explores what a successful industrialization strategy for Myanmar would entail. They first outline the current...
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Funding economic development: A comparative study of financial sector reform in Vietnam and China
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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Unplugging institutional bottlenecks to restore growth
A policy discussion paper assessing some of the key public policy challenges confronting Vietnam today. This document was written for the fourth annual Vietnam Executive...
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Beyond the apex: Toward a system level approach to higher education reform in Vietnam
This is the second of two UNDP-sponsored papers on implementing higher education reform in Vietnam. This paper looks beyond the apex to suggest a system-level policy framework...
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Policy suggestions for the initial development of Vietnam’s gas industry
A paper about policy choices for the development of Vietnam’s gas industry. The paper begins with an introduction to Vietnam’s gas industry, then presents each of the issues...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Vietnam
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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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Laos
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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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Thailand
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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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Burma
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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A preventable fate: The failure of ART scale-up in Myanmar
A report by Medecins Sans Frontieres documenting the dire lack of anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in Myanmar. The authors argue the situation for many people living with HIV in...
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The gathering storm: Infectious diseases and human rights in Burma
This report documents how decades of repressive rule, civil war, and poor governance in Myanmar have contributed to the spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other...
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Too much, too soon? The dilemma of foreign aid to Myanmar/Burma
A report exploring whether the outpouring of foreign aid to Myanmar expected in the medium term will benefit the country. The report begins with a brief discussion of the...
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2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
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
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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Impact of the garment industry on rural livelihoods: lessons from Prey Veng garment workers and rural households
A study exploring the impact of the garment industry on livelihoods in Prey Veng, Cambodia. The study inquires into the rise and long-term prospects of the garment industry in...
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Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand: Sustainability report 2014
The annual sustainability report of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. The report provides information on the organization’s performance on economic,...
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Review current environmental impact assessment (EIA) system in Cambodia on hydropower projects
A presentation summarising research into Cambodia’s environmental impact assessment system for hydropower projects. The presenter describes the EIA process and legislation...