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  • Outsourcing development: lifting the veil on the World Bank Group’s lending through financial intermediaries

    en Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Viet Nam Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Dustin Roasa, Emily Claire Goldman, Harry Thomas Kibby, Ishita... 2016 Banking and financial services, Coal, Domestic investors, Economy and commerce, Energy, Environment and natural resources, Foreign investors, Infrastructure, Investment, Non-renewable energy production, World Bank
    The introductory installment of Inclusive Development International (IDI)'s 'Outsourcing Development' series on the World Bank Group's financial sector lending practices, writte...

  • “Disaster for us and the planet": how the IFC is quietly funding a coal boom

    en Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Philippines Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Dustin Roasa, Emily Claire Goldman, Harry Thomas Kibby, Ishita... 2016 Banking and financial services, Coal, Energy, Environment and natural resources, Foreign investors, Infrastructure, Investment
    An analysis paper on how the World Bank's International Finance Corporation has invested significantly in coal globally despite a stated ban on such activities. Written by Dusti...

  • Owning the outcomes: Time to make the World Bank Group’s financial intermediary investments more accountable

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam Issue and policy briefs Natalie Bugalski, Nadia Daar, David Pred, Dustin Roasa 2016 Banking and financial services, Banking and financial services policy and regulation, Domestic investors, Foreign investors, Investment
    A briefing paper written by Natalie Bugalski from Inclusive Development International in collaboration with Oxfam International, on the lack of accountability around the World B...

  • Trying to follow the Money: Possibilities and limits of investor transparency in Southeast Asia’s rush for “available” land

    en Cambodia, China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Michael B. Dwyer 2015 Concessions, Economic land concessions and plantations, Investment, Land, Land classifications, Tree plantation
    This study uses publicly available financial and spatial data to examine the geography of land-intensive investment in Southeast Asia, and to identify the limits imposed by pro...

  • An overview of large scale investments in the Mekong

    en Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Shalmali Guttal, Sophea Chrek 2016 Domestic investors, Environment and natural resources, Foreign investors, Investment, Special economic zones
    This paper presents an overview of large scale investments trends in the Mekong region, the regulatory and policy changes designed to facilitate large-scale foreign and domestic...

  • Competitiveness between road and inland water transport: the case of Myanmar

    en Myanmar Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Kichan Nam, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Kichan Nam, Elly Win 2014 Development and funding for transport, Foreign investors, Investment, Roads and bridges, Trade, Transport and shipping, Transport and shipping policy and administration, Transport infrastructure and facilities, Water policy and administration, Water resources, Waterways and ports
    A research paper on competitiveness in the transport sector in Myanmar, specifically between road and inland water transport. Authored by Kichan Nam and Elly Win, published by T...

  • Master plan on ASEAN connectivity 

    en 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) ASEAN 2010 Economy and commerce, Foreign investors, Investment, Tourism, Trade, Trade policy and regulation, Transport infrastructure and facilities
    The Associaton of Southeast Asian Nations' master plan for increasing connectivity in the region published in 2010, developed with impetus from the 15th ASEAN Summit in Cha-am H...

  • Comment of EarthRights International on the Paperwork Reduction Act review for proposed reporting requirements on responsible investment in Burma

    en Myanmar Advocacy and promotional materials EarthRights International 2012 Anti-corruption, Environment and natural resources, Foreign investors, Human rights, Investment, Land
    A submission from EarthRights International regarding the Paperwork Review Act approval process for the reporting requirements. On July 11, 2012, the U.S. Government announced ...

  • Đầu tư vào tài nguyên thiên nhiên: Vai trò của Trung Quốc ở khu vực Đông Dương 2009

    vi Viet Nam Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Trung tâm Con người và Thiên nhiên (PanNature) 2009 Environment and natural resources, Exports, Extractive industries, Foreign investors, Investment, Mining
    Bài viết này tóm lược thảo luận chính sách của dự án nghiên cứu "Tìm hiểu Trung Quốc dưới vai trò một nhà hoạt động ở khu vực Đông Dương" do Quỹ Heinrich Boll Stiftung, Qu...

  • Key success factor of special economic zone for Thailand

    en Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Pakdeenurit, P., Suthikarnnarunai, N 2014 Aid and development, Economy and commerce, Foreign investors, Investment, Special economic zones
    The purpose of this paper is to identify the key factors in the success of Thailand's Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The authors use mathematical modelling and analyse 11 variable...

  • Cambodia’s special economic zones

    en Cambodia Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Warr, Peter , Menon, Jayant 2015 Economy and commerce, Investment, Labor, Manufacturing, Manufacturing policy and regulation, Special economic zones
    This study examines the role of special economic zones (SEZs) in Cambodia, and finds that the SEZs have attracted significant levels of foreign investment that would not have be...

  • Trade and investment in the Greater Mekong Subregion: remaining challenges and the unfinished policy agenda

    en Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations) Menon, Jayant; Melendez, Anna Cassandra 2011 Economy and commerce, Investment, Trade, Trade policy and regulation
    This paper explores challenges relating to trade and investment in the GMS and identifies key elements of the unfinished policy agenda that need to be addressed. The paper is or...

  • A chance in Myanmar induced by the minimum wage policy in Thailand, a case study of Myawaddy industrial area

    en Thailand, Myanmar Advocacy and promotional materials Kida,Tetsuo,, Fujikura,Tyo 2015 Government, Industries, Investment, Minimum wage
    This paper discusses the possible effects of Thailand’s minimum wage rise on the industrial area located inside the Myanmar border. The authors compare this to the maquila progr...

  • Cambodia, sector-specific investment strategy and action plan: pilot study results

    en Cambodia Advocacy and promotional materials UNCTAD 2013 Economy and commerce, Foreign investors, Investment
    Part of a series of six country pilot studies, carried out by UNCTAD in collaboration with other agencies of the inter-agency working group (IAWG) as phase two of the program of...

  • Multinationals, technology and regional linkages in Myanmar's clothing industry

    en Myanmar Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs Naing, Tin Htoo , Fei, Yap Su 2015 Garments and textiles, Investment, Manufacturing, Trade, Trade policy and regulation
    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...

  • Staying the course: World Bank East Asia and Pacific economic update

    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) World Bank 2015 Economy and commerce, Investment, Trade, Trade policy and regulation
    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...

  • Financial literacy around the world: Insights from the Standard and Poor's Ratings Services global financial literacy survey

    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) Klapper, Leora, Lusardi, Annamaria; van Oudheusden, Peter 2015 Banking and financial services, Economy and commerce, Education and training, Investment, World Bank
    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 ...

  • A study on upgrading industrial structure of CLMV Countries (full report)

    en 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 Economy and commerce, Industries, Investment, Trade, Trade policy and regulation
    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 ...

  • Investment climate in Myanmar: The case of the garment industry

    en Myanmar Books and book chapters Kudo, Toshihiro 2010 Economy and commerce, Garments and textiles, Industries, Investment, Trade
    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...

  • 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...

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