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River of giants, giant fish of the Mekong
A report about giant fish species of the Mekong river. The report outlines the giant freshwater fish in the region, and provides detail on the Mekong giant catfish, giant dog-ea...
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Lao labor migration and remittance, trends and economic and livelihood implications
This report looks into Laos international labour migration, its economic and livelihood aspects, trends and implications. The author examines the global distribution of Laos mig...
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Multinationals, technology and regional linkages in Myanmar's clothing industry
Myanmar’s clothing industry has played a pivotal role in generating employment and exports. This article explores the role of supporting institutions in the development of cloth...
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Risk-sensitive development in Asia, 12th meeting of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management
Proceedings of the 12th Regional Consultative Committee on Disaster Management, held 16-18 June 2015 in Bhutan. This document provides background on the RCC, disaster risk reduc...
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Biodiversity and fisheries management opportunities in the Mekong River Basin
A paper exploring whether the fisheries sector is a villain or ally for sustaining biodiversity, using the case of the Mekong River. The author discusses factors affecting biodi...
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Tigers on the brink, facing up to the challenge in Greater Mekong: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam
A report about the rapid population decline and conservation needs of Indochinese tigers. The report describes the trends in population decline and the reasons behind this: habi...
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Magical Mekong: New species discoveries 2014
A brief introducing the new species identified in the Greater Mekong Region in 2014. An incredible 139 new species were discovered, including 90 plants, 23 reptiles, 16 amphibia...
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Social security and labor migration in ASEAN
This policy brief takes a preliminary look at portability of social security in ASEAN, particularly old-age, retirement, and survivor benefits. Portability of social security af...
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Fish biodiversity along the Mekong river from the Himilaya to the coast
A presentation about fish biodiversity along the Mekong river. The presenters describe the main features of the river (hydrology, fish biodiversity, population) from Tibet down ...
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Viet Nam road traffic safety strategy 2010 and its proposal on future IRAP activities for Viet Nam
A presentation about Vietnam’s road safety strategy and future International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) activities in the country. The presenter describes the characterist...
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Sufficiency economy for social and environmental sustainability: A case study of four villages in rural Thailand
This study explored the use and impacts of the “sufficiency economy” philosophy among Thai villagers. This philosophy was presented by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It gu...
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Migrant labor context of Lao PDR (study on health status of Lao trafficking victims)
A presentation of research findings on the health status of trafficking victims and other migrants returning to Laos, based on interviews with 623 returned migrants who sought m...
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Brocades of the southern cities: Development of woven fabric products in order to add value to community economy
This qualitative research examines three weaving groups in the south of Thailand. The study analyzes the local wisdom used in the production of brocades in the southern cities a...
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ASEAN action plan on joint response to climate change
The ASEAN Leaders’ Statement on Joint Response to Climate Change (adopted 9 April 2010) recognized that the Southeast Asian region is vulnerable to climate change. In reference...
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Appraising the post-sanctions prospects for Myanmar’s economy: Choosing the right path
A paper about prospects for economic reform in Myanmar. The authors describe a growth strategy that takes account of political and economic realities, assuming that sanctions w...
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"Workers' rights are human rights." Policy brief: The garment industry in Cambodia
This policy brief aims to outline the current state of human rights in relation to the garment industry in Cambodia and offers recommendations for reforms. The brief includes an...
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Thailand airport operation model for the low-cost carriers
A PhD thesis investigating the links between Thailand airport operations and low-cost carriers, and the airport operational pattern for such carriers. The study objectives were ...
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Morphological identification of foodborne pathogens colonizing rice grains in South Asia
The aim of this study was to identify foodborne pathogens (mainly aspergillus) colonizing rice grains using cultural and microscopic methods. Four differential media were used f...
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Exploitation of Cambodian men at sea: Facts about the trafficking of Cambodian men onto Thai fishing boats
A fact sheet on the recruitment, trafficking, and exploitation of Cambodian men onto Thai fishing boats, based on 49 cases of victims who escaped in Thailand or Malaysia and wer...
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BTI 2014. Myanmar country report
The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) 2014 report for Myanmar. The BTI analyzes and evaluates countries' movements toward democracy and a market economy. For 129...