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Labour and social trends in ASEAN 2010, sustaining recovery and development through decent work
A presentation about labour and social trends in ASEAN 2010. The presenter discusses economic recovery and the challenge of re-balancing growth. They then cover labour market...
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The precarious status of migrants in Thailand: Reflections on the exodus of Cambodian migrants and lessons learnt
A report reflecting on the mass exodus of Cambodian migrants from Thailand in June 2014. The report is based on interviews with Cambodian migrants on both side of the border as...
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The availability of mental health and psychosocial services for trafficked and exploited people in Cambodia: A qualitative study
A qualitative study exploring the availability of mental health and psychosocial services for trafficked and exploited people in Cambodia. Authors discuss the prevalence of...
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Don Sahong Dam, EIA recipe for disaster
A World Wildlife Fund brief outlining concerns about the environmental impact assessment and mitigation plans for the Don Sahong Dam. The brief discusses possible consequences...
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The Walmart effect: Child and worker rights violations at Narong Seafood, Thailand’s model shrimp processing factory.
A briefing paper about child labour, non-payment of wages and falsified documents at Narong Seafood, a Thai shrimp processing factory that supplies to Walmart. The briefing is...
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Assessment of RBO-level mechanisms for sustainable hydropower development and management
This report documents lessons learnt on transboundary cooperation mechanisms that can support the sustainable development and management of hydropower projects. The lessons are...
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Participatory poverty assessment (PPA) : lower Songkhram river basin, Thailand
The report of a participatory poverty assessment in Thailand’s lower Songkhram River Basin. The report describes general conditions of the basin communities, and socio-cultural...
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The socioeconomic implications of population aging in the People's Republic of China
This brief outlines the socioeconomic implications of the aging population of the People's Republic of China. Hazards of population aging, and China’s position regarding aging...
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ADB interim country partnership strategy - Myanmar 2012–2014
In response to the ongoing major reforms by the Government of Myanmar toward a democratic system and market-based economy, in 2012 ADB adopted a phased approach to reengagement...
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The role and nutritional value of aquatic resources in the livelihoods of rural people, a participatory assessment in Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
The report of an assessment of the nutritional value of aquatic resources in livelihoods of people in Attapeu Province, Laos. A participatory assessment was conducted to...
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Sold to the sea: Human trafficking in Thailand's fishing industry
A report documenting human trafficking and labour and human rights abuses in Thailand's fishing industry. Based on investigations in 2013, the report documents testimonies of...
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Gender analysis of the patterns of human trafficking into and through Koh Kong Province
The report of a situation and gender analysis into the patterns of human trafficking into, through and from Koh Kong. The report also explores areas of weakness in the current...
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Law as a tool for cooperation and sustainable development of the Mekong River
A presentation assessing the implementation of relevant laws and agreements in the case of the Xayaburi dam and other proposed mainstream dams. The presenter argues that there...
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Geopolitical risks: Transboundary rivers
This article explores increasing tensions in south and south east Asia arising from transboundary rivers. The author describes major rivers in the region and the security...
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Irrigating a socialist utopia : disciplinary space and population control under the Khmer Rouge, 1975-1979
This article explores how the Khmer Rouge’s restructuring of the environment into a socialist utopian space could be explained as an attempt to establish and tighten control...
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Climate change strategic plan for climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation in transport sector (Cambodia)
The Cambodian Government’s strategic plan on climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation in the transport sector. The document provides information on the current...
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Comparative study of national policies, recruitment channels, and support services in four countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines and Viet Nam
A presentation summarising research findings on national policies, recruitment channels and support services for migrant fishers. The presenter outlines policies for protection...
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A study on cross-border trade facilitation and regional development along economic corridors: Thailand perspectives (book chapter)
Chapter seven of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter explores the economic cooperation of Thailand...
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Water management and impact assessment in the Mekong Basin: analyzing the linkages between local, national and regional levels
An article about water management and impact assessment in the Mekong Basin. The article first looks at the different impact assessment processes in the basin and discusses the...
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Catalyzing subnational development in Myanmar, balancing local preferences with national and sector policy
This paper aims to extract lessons from development partners’ engagement in Myanmar to offer suggestions for improved subnational governance and balanced regional development....