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Decree on the Day of the Dead and the Lifelong Citizenship for the Nation No. 139 / June 30, 2008
The decree was signed on March 21, 1946, as a day of civil war and sacrifice for the nation.
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Edible insects in Lao PDR - Building on traditions to enhance food security 2014
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is a rugged, mountainous, landlocked country, with relatively weak infrastructure. As such, the country faces numerous challenges ...
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The Geography of Security: Coercion, Comparative Advantage and Population Management Work in Contemporary Laos
In early 1988, Laoss Council of Ministers issued an instruction to the nations ministries, state committees, mass organizations, provinces and municipalities. Titled stepping up...
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Offloading Risks & Avoiding Liabilities: How Financial Institutions Consider Hydropower Risks in Laos
The collapse of Saddle Dam D of the Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Dam project in Southern Laos in July 2018 directed a great deal of public attention to the risks and dangers associated wit...
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The Science, Technology and Innovation Ecosystem of Cambodia
The document reports the importance to further strengthen the National Innovation System of Cambodia is with recommended policy strategies, getting involved with enhancing the g...
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Indigenous peoples effective engagement in REDD
Several governments in Asia are in the process of implementing REDD+ (Reducing Emissions through Deforestation and forest Degradation) preparatory stage.
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Illegal Logging and Related Trade – Indicators of the Assessment Findings: Thailand
This summarizes Thailand 2013 Assessment Findings. More than half of Thailand’s wood demand is met by imports, and of these 20% is estimated to have been illegally sourced. Howe...
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A Conflict of Interest: the Uncertain Future of Burma’s Forests
‘A Conflict of Interest: the Uncertain Future of Burma’s Forests’ is the first report on logging and conflict in Burma by Global Witness. Global Witness is a British-based non-g...
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An introduction to the fisheries of Lao PDR
This report, the sixth in the Development Series, summarises key aspects of the fisheries of Lao PDR, providing an introduction and overview for a general audience. It is hoped ...
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Basic statistics 2015 (indicators of the Millennium Development Goals)
Basic Statistics 2015 covers the indicators of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) such as the proportion of population living below $1.25 (PPP) a day, infant mortality rate...
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Assessing the Perspective of the Impact of Land Concessions on Forest Resources in Ban Hauk and Ban Pruedoun, Ta Oo District, Saravane Province, Lao PDR
Assessing the Perspective of the Impact of Land Concessions on Forest Resources in Ban Hauk and Ban Pruedoun, Ta Oo District, Saravane Province, Lao PDR
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Assessment of the use of land in Bounsang Noi Village, Ban Dusan Phon Hill, Lheangnam District, Saravane Province.
Assessment of the use of land in Bounsang Noi Village, Ban Dusan Phon Hill, Lheangnam District, Saravane Province.
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The Don Sahong Dam: Potential impacts on regional fish migrations, livelihoods and human health
This paper focuses on the potential impacts of the Don Sahong Dam on fisheries, food security and poverty alleviation in Laos and neighbouring countries. The findings of the stu...
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The Harsh Life of Thailand’s Migrant Workers
An article about the plight of Thailand's migrant workers.
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Measurement to Assess the Effectiveness of System-level and SDG Investing
The report examines how investors can chart a course to assess system-level issues (like those contained in the SDGs) appropriate for their specific situation, and then establis...
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Strategic Priorities for Trans-boundary Water Cooperation in the Sekong, Sesan and Sre Pok (3S) Basins
This paper evaluates the needs and opportunities for trans-boundary water cooperation in the 3S Basins based on existing documents and databases. Most of the trans-boundary pro...
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Viet Nam's Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the sustainable development goals
As a responsible member country of the United Nations, Viet Nam has been actively participating in the implementation of the global sustainable development agendas. In the conte...
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Trends in the Governance Sector of the Lao PDR
This report shows that significant advances have been made in certain areas, notably in the greater responsibility taken by the National Assem...
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Benchmarking the Policies and Practices of International Hydropower Companies
Exploring the environmental and social policies and project performance of the Chinese overseas hydropower industry; Comparing of the environmental and social policies of Chine...
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An annotated checklist of the Orchidaceae of Laos
A checklist is presented of the orchid flora of Laos, enumerating 485 species in 108 genera. An estimate is given of theexpected size of the orchid flora of Laos. Notes ...