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Travel and tourism economic impact 2015 - Laos
A report on the economic impact of the travel and tourism sector in Laos. Data is provided on the sector's contribution to GDP and employment; exports and investment; components...
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Structural reform for growth, equity, and national sovereignty
This discussion paper analyses several key policy challenges confronting Vietnam. This document was written to provide background for the Vietnam Executive Leadership Program, 2...
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Effectiveness of research and innovation management at policy and institutional levels, Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam
The final report of a project on effectiveness of research and innovation management at policy and institutional management in four countries (Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and V...
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Current trends in employment, and industrial relations and labour laws in Asia
A presentation about trends in employment, industrial relations and labour laws in Asia. The presenter discusses the population of Asia that constitute the ‘working poor’. They ...
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ASEAN framework on extractives industries governance
This presentation gives an overview of the ASEAN Framework on Extractives Industries Governance. The presenter outlines the context of the framework, the importance of the extra...
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Open data for sustainable development
This policy note outlines the applications and benefits of Open Data for sustainable development. The authors discuss what Open Data is and how it relates to broadly defined int...
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The Preah Sihanouk declaration on building coastal resilience to climate change impacts in Southeast Asia
A joint declaration by over 200 participants at the 2014 forum of the EU-funded Building Coastal Resilience Project. The declaration comprises participants’ major recommendation...
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MOU for joint action to reduce HIV vulnerability (GMS countries)
A memorandum of understanding for joint action to reduce HIV vulnerability related to population movement in the Greater Mekong Subregion, signed by Cambodia, China, Lao, Myanma...
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Impact of population aging on Asia’s future growth
This working paper examines the quantitative impact of population aging on economic growth in 12 developing Asian economies that make up the bulk of the region's population and ...
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Country reports on human rights practices for 2013, Laos
An assessment of human rights practices in Laos by the US Department of State. A range of topic areas are covered including respect for the integrity of the person; civil liber...
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Joint letter from global unions and global brands to the Cambodian Prime Minister
This is a joint letter from global unions and global brands to the Cambodian Prime Minister communicating their concern over the killing and wounding of workers and bystanders b...
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Grain and feed annual 2014- Burma
A report on grain and feed production in Myanmar. Rice paddy production and exports are estimated to increase in market year 2013/2014 and 2014/15. Corn production is also estim...
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Fire safety guidelines: A tool to prevent accidents and catastrophic loss of life and property in factories
These guidelines are designed to provide employers, managers, and workers with key information on the severe risks from fires at the workplace, as well as on fire prevention and...
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A race against time (preserving rice crop biodiversity in Laos)
An article about a project to preserve rice crop biodiversity and traditional rice varieties in Laos. Seed collection and storage are discussed, as well as the need to preserve ...
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Securing the right to land: a CSO overview on access to land in Asia
This report aims to provide a survey of the situation os land access by Asia’s poor through a review of existing political and legal frameworks governing land access. As well it...
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Reinventing irrigation
The conditions that led to large public investment in irrigation in the second half of the 20th century have changed radically, and today’s circumstances demand substantial...
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Sharing the reform process learning from the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority
This publication shares the reform process undertaken in Phnom Penh that has catapulted a war-torn dilapidated water utility into an efficient and profit making...
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Governance of shared waters legal and institutional issues
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...
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Strategy for agriculture and water 2010-2013
A joint strategy prepared by the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture,Forests and Fisheries and the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology together with donors, NGOs and...
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Negotiate reaching agreements on water
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