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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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'I am a child with education and knowledge': Karen migrant and refugee children's daily life experiences in Thailand
A masters thesis about Karen migrant and refugee children’s daily life experiences in Thailand. One urban school for migrant children and one rural refugee camp school served as...
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Use of indigenous knowledge for conservation and development of fishing career at the Lampao Dam in northeast (Thailand)
This study examines the development background of the Lampao Dam, Thailand, and the use of ingenious knowledge for conservation and development of fishermen’s careers. The area ...
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Against the odds: Building a coalition using a new federalism for unity and progress in Myanmar
This paper outlines an approach to progress in Myanmar. The paper builds upon field trips to the Kachin, Karen, Mon and Shan states and to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and uses the fra...
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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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(15 September 2010) Report by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people, James Anaya
An advance version of documentation on cases examined by the Special Rapporteur between June 2009 and July 2010. In accordance with his mandate, the Special Rapporteur has sent...
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Charay ethnicity : documentation of customary rules
Prepared as part of UNDP's Access to Justice program, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Interior, this document draws together aspects of...
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Report: Asia Pacific regional workshop in preparation for the first global meeting of the Indigenous Peoples’ Forum at IFAD
This report outlines key findings and recommendations of the Asia Pacific regional workshop in preparation for the first global meeting of the Indigenous Peoples’ Forum at IFAD....
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From isolation to integration: A case study of the Akha hill tribe people in the Chiang Rai province of Northern Thailand, with a special focus on religious aspects
A masters thesis examining the integration process for Akha hill tribe people in the province of Chiang Rai in northern Thailand. The researcher explored primarily...
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Laos: Greater Mekong subregion tourism infrastructure for inclusive growth project
Outcomes of the Greater Mekong subregion tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive growth Project that aimed to increase tourism benefits for women and men especially...