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Energy sector in the Greater Mekong Subregion (evaluation of Asian Development Bank assistance)
This report presents the findings, lessons, and recommendations of an independent assessment of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) assistance to the energy sector in the Greater...
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Underlying causes of deforestation in the Mekong region
This paper discusses the relationship between deforestation and development, as well as causation in deforestation. The paper then describes the situation in the Mekong, focusin...
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A Choice for China: Ending the Destruction of Burma’s Northern Frontier Forests
This report makes the case for ending the illegal logging in Burma’s northern forests. Although the management of Burma’s forests is primarily the responsibility of the relev...
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Preparing the cumulative impact assessment for the Nam Ngum 3 hydropower project
A plan for a cumulative impact assessment study of the Nam Ngum 3 Hydropower Project to be built on the Nam Ngum River in Laos. The study was necessary because of the...
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The criminal justice system and community-based treatment of offenders in Thailand
Responsibility for the administration of criminal law in Thailand is shared by several governmental organizations (including the police, the courts and the correctional departme...
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Impacts of the Laos Log and Sawnwood Export Bans
In May 2016, the Government of Lao PDR enacted a Prime Ministerial Order (PM15) which, along with other commitments, aimed to help control the country’s high deforestation rates...
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Myths and Risks of the EU-Myanmar Investment Protection Agreement
As the signing of the EU-Myanmar Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) draws near, concerns over the secrecy surrounding the agreement’s negotiations and the risks it poses abou...
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Decree No. 222 / PM of the Fund for the Reduction of Poverty Fund, Vientiane, 29/09/2006
The purpose of this decree is to provide a small investor and to enhance local capacity in the development of a cluster.
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Decree No. 128 of the Diplomat Decree No. 239 / July 23, 2008
This decree sets out the floor and regulations for diplomatic appointments of the Lao PDR as a venue for organizing, complexing and implementing policies for diplomats.
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Together, to change millions of lives in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
This document, published by the ILO, provides an overview of the state of social protection in Lao PDR.
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Thailand's Voluntary National Review on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The report provides a snapshot of significant progress in 2016 together with approaches and good practices applied in 17 SDGs, especially the SEP for SDGs model projects studied...
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An Agricultural research article: Cambodia’s Accession to the World Trade Organization and Its Impact on Agriculture
The purpose of this Note is to explain the reasons why Cambodia joined the World Trade Organization ("WTO"), show the difficulties the country will have to overcome in order to ...
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The Role of Special Economic Zones in Improving Effectiveness of Greater Mekong Subregion
The paper first reviews the global literature on SEZs and the history of SEZs in the GMS, with emphasis on particular features of border SEZs when two bordering countries have d...
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Guidelines for the establishment of participatory water management regulations
Guidelines for the establishment of participatory water management regulations is the important step for establish of strong , prevent and protect another water resources
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Strategy on climate change of the Lao PDR
The document reports about the key strategic priorities toward climate change in Laos. These include adaptation and mitigation on different sectors such as agriculture and food ...
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Income options for the poorest of the poor: the case of cardamom in northern Laos
This study examines the potential of cardamom for poverty alleviation and sustainable rural development under conditions of increased resource scarcity in the uplands of norther...
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Decree on the Organization and Movement of the National Postal and Telecommunications Authority No. 375 / ND, October 2, 2007
The Decree on the establishment and monitoring of the movement of post and telecommunication agencies has the function of researching and disseminating the policies of the Party...
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Decree on the Organization and Functioning of the Water Resources and Environment Administration No. 149 / PM, 10 May 2007
This Decree defines the role and structure of the organization and the way of work of the Water and Environment Agency to be the focus of the organization.
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Decree on the organization and activities of the Greater Mekong sub-region (Lao People's Army) No. 115 / PM, 04/07/2008
This decree identifies the role of coordination and work of the Political Bureau of the Lao People's Army
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Lao PDR Laos Investment Impact Assessment 2014 Policy uncertainties in the growth of the natural resource sector
Lao PDR Laos Investment Impact Assessment 2014 Policy uncertainties in the growth of the natural resource sector