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The State of the World's Mangroves 2021
This publication represents a remarkable synthesis, 100 authors from around the world (over 40 locales) have come together, sharing cutting-edge science and compelling stories. ...
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Floods and droughts in the Lower Mekong Basin and implications of climate change
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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The State of Social Protection in ASEAN at the Dawn of Integration
The study provides an overview of the social protection situation in each of the ten ASEAN Member States, using the framework of the four Guarantees adopted in 2012 under the IL...
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Thailand: The State of Internet Censorship
The reports provide information on the network landscape and internet penetration levels, its legal environment with respect to freedom of expression, access to information and ...
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Cambodia: The State of Internet Censorship
Online news sites and other websites are periodically blocked in Cambodia, particularly those that disseminate information that could be perceived as a threat to the ruling gove...
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54 Ethnic groups: Why the difference? – 2018 edition
Mekong Development Research Institute (MDRI) would like to present to you the second edition of the book "54 Ethnic Groups: Why the Difference?" The book is the updated version...
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Decree on the management of state capital
Decree on the management of state capital
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Realizing sustainable hydropower development opportunity in the Basin Development Strateg
National Policy on Environment and Social Sustainability of Hydropower Sector –now replaced by Policy on Sustainable Hydropower Development •Social and Environmental Standards a...
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Evidence of water quality degradation in Lower Mekong Basin revealed by self organizing map
A report analysis by Ratha Chea, Gaël Grenouillet, Sovan Lek on evidence of water quality degradation in Lower Mekong Basin revealed by self organizing map, published in the Low...
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Vulnerability assessment of climate risks in the lower Songkhram river basin, Thailand
This study seeks to understand household and community vulnerability to floods, droughts, and seasonal shifts in Thailand's Lower Songkhram River Basin. The assessment is one of...
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The Mekong River Commission: Does it work, and how does the Mekong Basin’s geography influence its effectiveness?
This article assesses the effectiveness of the Mekong River Commission, its impact on the policies of its members, Thailand, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Viet Nam, and their engagement...
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Doing Business 2018 Reforming to Create Jobs
Doing Business 2018 is the 15th in a series of annual reports investigating the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. The report provides quant...
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The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015
This year ?s annual State of Food Insecurity in the World report takes stock of progress made towards achieving the internationally established Millennium Development Goal (MDG1...
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Trafficking in Persons Report 2019
This is a report on human trafficking as of 2019 by the US Depertment of State
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Natural Systems and Climate Change Resilience in the Lower Mekong Basin
The Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) is experiencing a total transformation of its social, economic and natural environment. Exceptional advances have been made in reducing poverty, in ...
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Final Report: Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Myanmar Hydropower Sector
The Myanmar hydropower sector, in the early stages of development, has the opportunity to develop sustainably by balancing electricity generation with environmental and social o...
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Trading-off fish biodiversity, food security, and hydropower in the Mekong River Basin
The Mekong River Basin, site of the biggest inland fishery in the world, is undergoing massive hydropower development. Planned dams will block critical fish migration routes bet...
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Coping with resettlement: A livelihood adaptation analysis in the Mekong River basin
A major driver of change in the Mekong River basin relates to hydropower development and the consequent changes in landscape and natural resource access regime that it induces. ...
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Short Report by the Chief Executive Officer on the outcomes and key messages of the International Conference
The two-days MRC International Conference, with the theme Joint Efforts and Partnerships towards Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Mekong River Basi...
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Impacts of Mainstream Hydropower Dams on Fisheries and Agriculture in Lower Mekong Basin
This paper, however, discusses the fishery and agricultural sectors of the LMB and focuses on the downstream floodplains of Cambodia and Vietnam. The dam construction has caused...