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China's domestic dam plans draw ire at home and abroad
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Advocacy and promotional materials
Yan, Katy
2013
An article about China’s plans regarding dam development. The author discusses the State Council announcement that controversial dam plans would go ahead. She discusses conteste...
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IWRM-based basin development strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Mekong River Commission
2010
Fourth draft of the integrated water resources management (IWRM) based Basin Development Strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin, jointly prepared by the member countries of the Mek...
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The ‘Mekong Water Resources Assistance Strategy’: Justifying large water infrastructure with transboundary impacts
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Carl Middleton
2007
This conference paper critiques the World Bank and Asian Development Bank’s Mekong Water Resources Assistance Strategy, which promotes the construction of large-scale water infr...
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Cost and benefit for communities, experiences from transborder cooperation to Cambodian community, case study: Stung Treng province, the northeast of Cambodia
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Tek Vannara
2010
A presentation about the costs and benefits of transborder cooperation to a Cambodian community, using the case study of Stung Treng province. The presenter describes the profil...
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Hydrological characterization of benchmark agricultural watersheds in India, Thailand, and Vietnam
Viet Nam, Thailand
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Pathak, P., Wani, S. P., Singh, Piara; Sudi, R.; Rao, Srinivasa
2006
An article examining the hydrological behavior of five benchmark agricultural watersheds in India, Thailand, and Vietnam. From the five benchmark watersheds, authors collect and...
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Rapid (Basinwide) Sustainability Assessement Tool- RSAT
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Phonekeo, Voradeth
2011
A presentation on Rapid Sustainability Assessment Tools (RSAT) and how they may contribute to improving hydropower quality, actor responsibility and project sustainability. The ...
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Review of Tonle Sap built structures environmental impact assessments (EIAs) with regard to fisheries
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
Nguyen-Khoa, Sophie, Puthy Chet
2006
This report presents the review of local environmental impact assessments of built structures on the fisheries of the Tonle Sap. The study focuses on EIA of existing and planned...
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Dam development in Vietnam: The evolution of dam-induced resettlement policy
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Nga Dao
2010
This paper compares the Hoa Binh (constructed 1979-1994) and Son La dams (under construction since 2005) to investigate how Vietnam’s resettlement policies and programmes have e...
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Water productivity assessment: Mekong river basin approach
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Kirby, Mac, Mainuddin, Mohammed
A draft working paper suggesting methodology for assessing water productivity in the Mekong river basin. The paper reviews literature on water productivity, hydrology and scenar...
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How much modelling is enough? (river basin modelling)
Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Johnston, Robyn; Smakhtin, Vladimir
This presentation focuses on four large, representative river basins to review the types and accessibility of basin-scale models; identify overlaps and duplicate investments; an...
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Megadams drown out small victories in the Upper Mekong
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Yan, Katy
2012
An article about the impact of dam projects in the Upper Mekong, and the progress of dam projects on the Lancang river, China. The author describes findings from a visit to Moun...
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Tipping the scales of justice: investigating how power and debt influence notions of justice in the Mekong Basin hydropower debate
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
Matthews, Nathanial
2013
A presentation about how power and debt influence notions of justice in the Mekong Basin hydropower debate. The presenter gives background on the basin and hydropower situation....
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Viewpoint – The World Bank versus the World Commission on Dams
Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Goodland, Robert
2010
A viewpoint article about dynamics between the World Bank Group (the Bank) and World Commission on Dams (WCD). The Bank has long resisted guidelines from reformers and the WCD r...
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Don Sahong Dam, EIA recipe for disaster
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Advocacy and promotional materials
World Wildlife Fund Cambodia
2014
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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Assessment of RBO-level mechanisms for sustainable hydropower development and management
Thailand, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Schmeier, Susanne (ed.), Kramer, Annika; Hensengerth, Oliver;...
2012
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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The role and nutritional value of aquatic resources in the livelihoods of rural people, a participatory assessment in Attapeu Province, Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Meusch, Eric, Yhoung-Aree, Jintana; Friend, Richard; Funge-Smith, Simon
2003
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 determi...
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Law as a tool for cooperation and sustainable development of the Mekong River
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Conference/workshop proceedings and presentations
EarthRights International
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
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
le Clue, Sophie
2012
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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Mekong River Basin, mobilising grassroots engagement and facilitating high-level dialogue for transboundary water management
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Case studies
Cartin, Megan, Welling, Rebecca; Pangare, Ganesh; Rattanasorn Tawatchai
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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Governance of shared waters legal and institutional issues
Cambodia
Advocacy and promotional materials
Aguilar, Grethel, Iza, Alejandro
2011
Of all the water on earth, only 3% of it is freshwater, 97% of it being salty. Most of this 3% is located in the polar icecaps and in underground reservoirs. It is estimated...