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Needs assessment and analysis of the situation of Cambodian migrant workers in Klong Yai District, Trad, Thailand
The report of a scoping study into the needs and situation of Cambodian migrant workers in Klong Yai district. This study follows a 2004 gender analysis of trafficking through...
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Mekong River Basin, mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
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...
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Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation program
A brief about the Asian Development Bank's economic cooperation program. The aim of the project is: (i) increasing connectivity through sustainable development of physical...
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Strategic environmental assessment in the Greater Mekong Subregion (brief)
This brief outlines the value of strategic environmental assessment (SEA). It is argued that SEA can assist GMS decision makers to more effectively balance economic, social, and...
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Connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia: cross-border infrastructure investments
Explores strengthening connectivity between South Asia and Southeast Asia by identifying the missing links in transport networks. In particular the role of cross-border...
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Against the odds: Building a coalition using a new federalism for unity and progress in Myanmar
This paper outlines an approach to progress in Myanmar. The paper builds upon field trips to the Kachin, Karen, Mon and Shan states and to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and uses the...
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Investigations into tortoise and freshwater turtle trade in Vietnam
A research report detailing investigations into the tortoise and freshwater turtle trade in Vietnam. The study focused on local and export use of live animals and products....
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Sector assessment: Transport (Myanmar, draft summary)
A draft summary of transport issues in Myanmar. The report discusses 1) sector performance, problems and opportunities; 2) the government's sector strategy; 3) the Asian...
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Climate change in Southeast Asia: Focused actions on the frontlines of climate change
This publication identifies the significant issues and challenges relating to climate change being faced by Southeast Asian countries, and highlights emerging responses and best...
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Freedom in the world 2015. Discarding democracy: Return to the iron fist
This annual report evaluates the condition of political rights and civil liberties in 195 countries and 15 territories. For the ninth consecutive year, the report showed an...
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Linking poverty reduction with forest conservation: Case studies from Vietnam
A report linking poverty reduction with forest conversation. The authors first review policies and programmes in Vietnam relating to forest conservation and poverty reduction....
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The water transport network between Yunnan and mainland Southeast Asia
This report outlines the development and significance of water transport networks based on Yunnan's six water systems. The author first outlines the development of water...
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Lao PDR labour standards and productivity in the garments export sector
This report describes labour practices in the Laos garments export sector as seen by both management and labour. It is based on an analysis of primary data collected through a...
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Old, new and potential economic corridors in the Mekong region (book chapter)
Chapter one of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter first reviews the history of prioritised transport...
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Travel and tourism economic impact 2015 - Laos
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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Structural reform for growth, equity, and national sovereignty
This discussion paper analyses several key policy challenges confronting Vietnam. This document was written to provide background for the Vietnam Executive Leadership Program,...
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Effectiveness of research and innovation management at policy and institutional levels, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
The final report of a project on effectiveness of research and innovation management at policy and institutional management in four countries (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and...
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Current trends in employment, and industrial relations and labour laws in Asia
A presentation about trends in employment, industrial relations and labour laws in Asia. The presenter discusses the population of Asia that constitute the ‘working poor’. They...
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ASEAN framework on extractives industries governance
This presentation gives an overview of the ASEAN Framework on Extractives Industries Governance. The presenter outlines the context of the framework, the importance of the...
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Open data for sustainable development
This policy note outlines the applications and benefits of Open Data for sustainable development. The authors discuss what Open Data is and how it relates to broadly defined...