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  • Connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia: cross-border infrastructure investments

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Gautrin, Jean-Francois 2014 Infrastructure, Roads and bridges, Transport and shipping, Transport and shipping policy and administration, Transport infrastructure and facilities
    Explores strengthening connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia by identifying the missing links in transport networks. In particular the role of cross-border transpor...

  • 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...

  • Climate change in Southeast Asia: Focused actions on the frontlines of climate change

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Asian Development Bank 2010 Adaptation, Climate change, Environment and natural resources, Environment and natural resources policy and administration, Mitigation
    This publication identifies the significant issues and challenges relating to climate change being faced by Southeast Asian countries, and highlights emerging responses and best...

  • 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...

  • Open data for sustainable development

    en Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands Issue and policy briefs The World Bank 2015 Aid and development, Open technologies, Science and technology, Science and technology education and promotion, Science and technology research and development
    This policy note outlines the applications and benefits of Open Data for sustainable development. The authors discuss what Open Data is and how it relates to broadly defined int...

  • The Preah Sihanouk declaration on building coastal resilience to climate change impacts in Southeast Asia

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar Advocacy and promotional materials Participants at the 2014 forum of the 'Building resilience to... 2014 Adaptation, Climate change, Environment and natural resources, Environment and natural resources policy and administration, Environmental and biodiversity protection, Marine and coastal areas
    A joint declaration by over 200 participants at the 2014 forum of the EU-funded Building Coastal Resilience Project. The declaration comprises participants’ major recommendation...

  • Impact of population aging on Asia’s future growth

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Park, Donghyun, Shin, Kwanho 2011 Economy and commerce, Population, The aged assistance funding, The aged policy and administration
    This working paper examines the quantitative impact of population aging on economic growth in 12 developing Asian economies that make up the bulk of the region's population and ...

  • Country reports on human rights practices for 2013, Laos

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) US Department of State 2013 Civil and political rights, Human rights, Human rights NGOs, Human trafficking
    An assessment of human rights practices in Laos by the US Department of State. A range of topic areas are covered including respect for the integrity of the person; civil liber...

  • A race against time (preserving rice crop biodiversity in Laos)

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic Case studies Agriculture, Crop products and commodities, Ethnic minorities and indigenous people, Food security, Rice
    An article about a project to preserve rice crop biodiversity and traditional rice varieties in Laos. Seed collection and storage are discussed, as well as the need to preserve ...

  • Degradation in carbon stocks near tropical forest edges

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Chaplin-Kramer, Rebecca, Ramler, Ivan; Sharp, Richard; Haddad,... 2015 Climate change, Forest cover, Forest policy and administration, Forests and forestry, Mitigation
    Carbon stock estimates based on land cover type are critical for informing climate change assessment and landscape management, but field and theoretical evidence indicates that...

  • Live long and prosper: Aging in East Asia and Pacific

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) World Bank 2015 Population, Population and censuses
    This report explores the rapidly changing and diverse demographics of East Asian and Pacific countries. It documents policy frameworks on aging and explores the implications of...

  • ASEAN Economic Community blueprint

    en Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam December 10, 2015 Source: http://www.asean.org/archive/5187-10.pdf
    The plan adopted by ASEAN members in 2007 to establish the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

  • Stakeholder engagement in preparing investment plans for the climate investment funds: Case studies from Asia: Second edition

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Asian Development Bank 2013 Climate change, Forests and forestry, Investment, Renewable energy production, Technologies
    Since the inception of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has participated in the preparation of 15 investment plans covering the two main CIF...

  • Open budget survey 2012 (full report)

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) International Budget Partnership 2012 Anti-corruption, Budget, Government, Law and judiciary, National government
    The Open Budget Survey investigates national governments on their budget transparency, public participation in budgeting, and oversight by legislatures and supreme audit...