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Organic agriculture and food processing in Cambodia, status and potentials
A report on the status and potential of the production, processing and marketing of several organic and chemical-free food products in Cambodia. The report examines rice as the ...
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Cambodia, third phase of the Mekong integrated water resources management project, indigenous people’s policy framework
This document provides the Indigenous Peoples Policy Framework for the third phase of the Mekong Integrated Water Resources Management Project in Cambodia. This framework will b...
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First contact in the Greater Mekong, new species discoveries
A report about biodiversity and new species discoveries in the Greater Mekong subregion. The report celebrates the unique and fascinating species that can be found in the region...
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Asia in the ageing century: Part III, healthcare
A report about Asian healthcare systems in the ageing century. The report first discusses the transition of health systems in Asia- from developing, to emerging and advanced. Th...
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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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Surveys for large waterbirds in Cambodia, March-April 1994
Two brief sections of a 1995 publication on surveys of large waterbirds in Cambodia. The first section is the contents pages. The second is a table summarising bird counts for s...
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Laos 7th national socio-economic development plan (2011-2015), abridged version
The report is about the Laos 7th national socio-economic development plan (2011-2015). The aims are to achieve sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty (and inequality), 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...