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A chance in Myanmar induced by the minimum wage policy in Thailand, a case study of Myawaddy industrial area
This paper discusses the possible effects of Thailand’s minimum wage rise on the industrial area located inside the Myanmar border. The authors compare this to the maquila...
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BTI 2014. Cambodia country report
The Bertelsmann Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) 2014 report for Cambodia. The BTI analyzes and evaluates countries' movements toward democracy and a market economy. For...
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The lives of women in politics in Cambodia
This booklet profiles the experiences of six women holding political positions in Cambodia. The booklet was written to promote and encourage public awareness of women's...
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ADB interim country partnership strategy - Myanmar 2012–2014
In response to the ongoing major reforms by the Government of Myanmar toward a democratic system and market-based economy, in 2012 ADB adopted a phased approach to reengagement...
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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...
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Freedom in the world 2015. Discarding democracy: Return to the iron fist
This annual report evaluates the condition of political rights and civil liberties in 195 countries and 15 territories. For the ninth consecutive year, the report showed an...
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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,...
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Commune councils and civil society: Promoting decentralization through partnerships
This publication provides an overview of the current work of commune councils in Cambodia and concrete examples of how development agencies are helping to build council capacity...
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Summary of key findings: Corruption and Cambodian households
A summary of findings of the research study "Corruption and Cambodian households", the follow up to a 2005 survey by the Center for Social Development. The present survey...
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Scoping study of existing frameworks related to the World Commission on Dams strategic framework – Cambodia
This study attempts to answer two questions: (a) To what extent does Cambodia's existing policy and legislative framework support the implementation of the Strategic Framework...
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(5 August 2013) Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi
This August 2013 report by the Special Rapporteur takes stock of the progress made on the recommendations made in his previous reports. The Special Rapporteur focused his last...
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(2 August 2011) Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia
The present report focuses on an assessment of the independence and capacity of Parliament as one of the State institutions responsible for upholding people’s rights. Parliament...
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(15 August 2014) Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Surya P. Subedi
The present report reflects on the work of the Special Rapporteur between 2009 and 2014 and over 2014 in particular. He outlines that the situation in Cambodia has come full...
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(20 August 2015) Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Rhona Smith
In September 2014, the Human Rights Council considered the final report of the previous Special Rapporteur, Surya P. Subedi. The appointment of the present Special Rapporteur...
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Press statement by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, Professor Surya P. Subedi
A 16 January 2014 press statement by Special Rapporteur on human rights Surya P. Subedi, before completing his tenth fact-finding mission to Cambodia in January. He outlines his...
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Democracy in Cambodia-2014: A survey of the Cambodian electorate
The Asia Foundation's third national public opinion poll on democracy in Cambodia. This nationally representative survey aims to assess attitudes and priorities of the voting...
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Promoting true democratic transition in Cambodia
In 2013, the ruling Cambodian People’s Party again won Cambodia’s national election, but the opposition claimed election fraud. Opposition members continue to lead protests and...
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Open budget survey 2012 (full report)
The Open Budget Survey investigates national governments on their budget transparency, public participation in budgeting, and oversight by legislatures and supreme audit...
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Open budget survey 2015 (full report)
The Open Budget Survey investigates national governments on their budget transparency, public participation in budgeting, and institutional oversight of the budget. 102...
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Open budget survey 2015: Cambodia results
Results of the Open Budget Survey 2015 for Cambodia. The Open Budget Survey evaluates national governments on three pillars of budget transparency and accountability: budget...