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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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Narrowing the development divide in ASEAN: The role of policy
This paper examines the extent to which economic convergence within ASEAN is occurring, the factors that are driving it and the role of policy. Theory is provided to examine the...
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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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Road infrastructure and climate change in Vietnam
Climate change is a potential threat to Vietnam’s development as current and future infrastructure will be vulnerable to climate change impacts. This paper focuses on the...
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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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Myanmar in transition: Opportunities and challenges
This report is ADB's first major assessment of Myanmar since it began political and economic reforms in 2011. It examines the country's strengths and weaknesses and highlights...
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New energy architecture: Myanmar
This report is the culmination of a nine-month multistakeholder process investigating Myanmar’s energy architecture, which aimed to understand the nation’s current energy...
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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...
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BTI 2014 Laos country report
This report assesses the transformation toward democracy and a market economy as well as the quality of political management in Laos. The report is part of the Bertelsmann...
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Intergovernmental working group on transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect to human rights, joint written submission for the first session, 6-10 July 2015
This submission is intended to inform the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) in its discussion about transnational corporations and other business enterprises with respect...