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Multinationals, technology and regional linkages in Myanmar's clothing industry
Myanmar
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Naing, Tin Htoo , Fei, Yap Su
2015
Myanmar’s clothing industry has played a pivotal role in generating employment and exports. This article explores the role of supporting institutions in the development of cloth...
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Staying the course: World Bank East Asia and Pacific economic update
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)
World Bank
2015
Economic performance and prospects of East Asian and Pacific economies. The document includes updates on recent developments, trends in growth, poverty reduction, trade flows a...
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Financial literacy around the world: Insights from the Standard and Poor's Ratings Services global financial literacy survey
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)
Klapper, Leora, Lusardi, Annamaria; van Oudheusden, Peter
2015
The Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services Global Financial Literacy Survey is the world’s largest, most comprehensive global measurement of financial literacy. It probes knowledge ...
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A study on upgrading industrial structure of CLMV Countries (full report)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Banomyong, Ruth (ed.), Ishida, Masami (ed.)
2010
The aim of this study is to analyse the potential of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV countries) to upgrade or diversify their industrial structures by attracting more ...
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Investment climate in Myanmar: The case of the garment industry
Myanmar
Books and book chapters
Kudo, Toshihiro
2010
A research paper assessing the competitiveness of the garment industry in Myanmar. The author argues that in order for Myanmar to participate in production and distribution netw...
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Travel and tourism economic impact 2015 - Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
2015
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...
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Stakeholder engagement in preparing investment plans for the climate investment funds: Case studies from Asia: Second edition
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
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...
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Bottom of ASEAN: Impact of rushed investment in “Last Frontier” countries- Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos on labour and migration
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Mekong Migration Network
2014
This discussion paper analyses the impact of rushed investment on labour and migration in Myanmar/Burma, Cambodia and Laos. The paper argues that low wages and labour standards...
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Economic overview of Cambodia
Cambodia
Issue and policy briefs
An overview of the economy in Cambodia between 2006 and 2011. Information and tables provided on GDP composition and growth rate; gross domestic expenditure; GNI; CPI;...
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The master plan study for promotion of the mining industry in the Kingdom of Cambodia : final report
Cambodia
Books and book chapters
JICA
2010
This report provides a road map for sustainable development and investment promotion in Cambodia's mining sector, giving due consideration to the country’s environment....
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Doing business 2015. Going beyond efficiency
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
World Bank
2014
This report is the 12th in a series of annual reports measuring the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. The report presents quantitative...
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Submission to the US State Dept on US reporting requirements on responsible investment in Burma (Myanmar)
Myanmar
Advocacy and promotional materials
Morrison, John
2012
A submission by the Institute for Human Rights and Business regarding the US Government’s Reporting Requirements on Responsible Investment in Burma. IHRB warmly welcomes the...
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Dialogue, opportunities and risks in business-to-community and business-to-business relationships in Myanmar/Burma
Myanmar
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Institute for Human Rights and Business
2013
A report of two multi-stakeholder workshops on responsible investment in Myanmar. The first workshop focused on developing good practice in business-community relations; and key...
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Unplugging institutional bottlenecks to restore growth
Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Pham Duy Nghia, Nguyen Xuan Thanh; Huynh The Du; Do Thien Anh...
2013
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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Impact of the garment industry on rural livelihoods: lessons from Prey Veng garment workers and rural households
Cambodia
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Cooperation Committee for Cambodia
2005
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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Myanmar in transition: Opportunities and challenges
Myanmar
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Asian Development Bank
2012
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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Greater Mekong Subregion: regional investment framework implementation plan (2014-2018)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Asian Development Bank
2014
The Greater Mekong Subregion Regional Investment Framework Implementation Plan (RIF-IP), 2014-2018 identifies a robust pipeline of 92 high priority projects from among the more...
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Experiences and lessons of hydropower investment in Nepal
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Zhang Yasing
A presentation about hydropower investment in Nepal. The presenter provides background on two companies, Sinohydro Resources Limited and POWERCHINA, and discusses some of their...