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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 re...
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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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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 o...
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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 b...
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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 a...
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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 Bu...
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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 c...
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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 i...
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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 landsc...
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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 an...
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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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GMS cross-border transport facilitation agreement (Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam, plus amendments to include Cambodia, China and Myanmar)
The full text of the agreement between Laos, Thailand and Vietnam for the facilitation of cross-border transport of goods and people (1999), plus later amendments to include Ca...
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Thailand, the plight of Burmese migrant workers
The paper examines key issues and problems faced by Burmese migrant workers and their families, the Royal Thai Government and the employers. Hundreds of thousands of Burmese mig...
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The Great Mekong and climate change: Biodiversity, ecosystem services and development at risk
A report about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystem services and development in the Greater Mekong. The first part of the report describes changes from clima...
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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 K...
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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 making...
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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 infra...
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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...