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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 Harsh Life of Thailand’s Migrant Workers
An article about the plight of Thailand's migrant workers.
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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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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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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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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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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 ...
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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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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 territorial politics of land use planning in Laos
This paper examines land use planning processes in Laos, particularly how they are shaped and reshaped by key actors interests and strategies across scales and how they are clos...
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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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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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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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Biennial Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2015-2016
This Review reports on developments in the global timber sector and wood markets, with a focus on tropical timber, in 2015. It contains data on production and trade for 2012-201...
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Drivers of Forest Change in the Greater Mekong Subregion
This paper has been developed to investigate drivers of change affecting forests - both positive and negative. Each driver and its causal factors influence forest change in Thai...
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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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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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Joint Statement of the Ninth ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (9th ASED)
The Ninth ASEAN Education Ministers Meeting (9th ASED) was held on 25 May 2016 in Selangor, Malaysia, in conjunction with the Third ASEAN Plus Three Education Ministers Meeting ...
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The Role of Media and Investigative Journalism in Combating Corruption
The media and investigative journalism play a crucial role in bringing allegations of corruption to light and fighting against impunity. International consortiums of investigati...
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Handbook on the rights and duties of the village in the management and use of land and forest resources
Handbook on the rights and duties of the village in the management and use of land and forest resources