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Letters from the Mekong: Obstacles to equitable hydropower development planning
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Weatherby, Courtney
2014
An article analysing political pressure on the Mekong River Commission and possible impacts of proposed dam projects. The author argues that the Mekong River Commission should m...
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"Development" in the Mekong region (dam projects and EIAs)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Hubbel, Dave
2002
This article discusses the methods and impacts of development in the Mekong River Basin. The articles notes the "Mekong rapids blasting project” (the Navigation Channel Improvem...
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Water governance : a situational analysis of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam (Lao version)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Turner, S, Pangare, G; Mather, R. J.
2009
Lao translation of a synthesis report following three studies assessing the current water governance frameworks of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, encompassing their policies, legal...
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IWRM-based basin development strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Mekong River Commission
2010
Fourth draft of the integrated water resources management (IWRM) based Basin Development Strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin, jointly prepared by the member countries of the Mek...
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Transboundary environmental assessment: The experience of the Mekong River Commission
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Horberry, John
2004
A powerpoint presentation covering the Mekong river basin and the Mekong River Commission; development of a transboundary environmental assessment procedure; obstacles to its el...
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Mekong River Basin, mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Case studies
Cartin, Megan, Welling, Rebecca; Pangare, Ganesh; Rattanasorn Tawatchai
A case study of the Water and Nature Initiative's activities in the Mekong. These follow a strategy of mobilizing grass-roots engagement of local stakeholders in decision making...
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Transboundary river basin management addressing water, energy and food security
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
Robin, Taylor
2012
A major theme of the international Mekong2Rio conference held in May 2012 in Thailand was how transboundary rivers can best meet the water, energy and food needs of riparian...
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Strategy for agriculture and water 2010-2013
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
Cambodia. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,...
2010
A joint strategy prepared by the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture,Forests and Fisheries and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology together with donors, NGOs and...
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AQUASTAT country fact sheet Myanmar
Myanmar
Advocacy and promotional materials
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
2015
Fact Sheet on Myanmar's water resources, water uses, and agricultural water management.
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Asian water development outlook 2013 measuring water security in Asia and the Pacific
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam
Issue and policy briefs
Asian Development Bank (ADB, Asia-Pacific Water Forum
2013
"This second edition of the Asian water development outlook (AWDO) provides the first quantitative and comprehensive view of water security in the countries of Asia and the...
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Catchment governance and cooperation dilemmas: A case study from Cambodia
Cambodia
Issue and policy briefs
Bandeth, Ros, Ly Tem; Thompson, Anna
2011
This study investigates the gap between the ideal principles of Integrated Catchment Management (ICM) and the actual degree of current cooperation to identify ways in which ICM...
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CSCAP study group on water resources security, 2nd meeting Siem Reap 2011,Chairman's report.
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP)
2011
"The 2nd meeting of the CSCAP Study Group on Water Resources Security was convened on 15-16th of July 2011, in Siem Reap, chaired by CSCAP Cambodia, CSCAP Japan, CSCAP Thailand...
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Environmental flows: Rapid environmental flow assessment for the Huong river basin, central Vietnam
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
IUCN Vietnam
2005
A report on the Environmental Flow Assessment (EFA) project in the Huong River Basin. The project formed a major component of the effort to promote the integrated management of...
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Water governance: a situational analysis of Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Viet Nam (English, Khmer and Lao versions)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Turner, S, Pangare,G; Mather, R. J.
2009
A synthesis report following studies assessing the current water governance frameworks of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, encompassing their policies, legal and regulatory...
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Water policy dynamics under a post-Cold War communism
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Fforde, Adam
2010
This article will contextualise accounts of political intention and policy development towards water issues in Vietnam. The author examines two main empirics: the evolution of...
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The changing political dynamics of dam building on the Mekong
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Hirsch, Philip
2015
Since the 1950s, dam building in the Mekong river basin has been enmeshed in a complex and shifting geopolitical and eco-political landscape. The broad geopolitical sweep of US...
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Hydraulic bureaucracy in a modern hydraulic society: Strategic group formation in the Mekong delta, Vietnam
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Evers, Hans-Dieter, Benedikter, Simon
2009
The last three decades have seen dramatic changes as increased hydraulic management has become the key to the development of the lower Mekong delta. This process has triggered...
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Pockets of participation: Bureaucratic incentives and participatory irrigation management in Thailand
Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Ricks, Jacob I.
2015
A report exploring participation in water user organisations (WUOs) in Thailand, and implications for policy. Comparing nine WUOs, the author identifies factors that contribute...
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UNECE Water Convention: Support to management of transboundary waters
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Lipponen, Annukka
A presentation on the UNECE Water Convention and support to parties to manage transboundary waters. The presenter outlines obligations of parties, examples from various regions,...
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Duties of notification, prior consultation, and assessment arising from international law in relation to the Xayaburi dam project in northern Lao PDR
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Issue and policy briefs
Mekong Legal Network
2011
This legal briefing note, the first of a series on the Xayaburi dam project, aims to promote discussion among Mekong Legal Network members about potential legal strategies to...