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Industrial policy reform in Myanmar
A paper about industrial policy reform in Myanmar. The author explores what a successful industrialization strategy for Myanmar would entail. They first outline the current...
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Funding economic development: A comparative study of financial sector reform in Vietnam and China
A study analysing financial sector development in Vietnam and China within the framework of financial sector reforms introduced in the two countries. The study will assess the...
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Unplugging institutional bottlenecks to restore growth
A policy discussion paper assessing some of the key public policy challenges confronting Vietnam today. This document was written for the fourth annual Vietnam Executive...
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Beyond the apex: Toward a system level approach to higher education reform in Vietnam
This is the second of two UNDP-sponsored papers on implementing higher education reform in Vietnam. This paper looks beyond the apex to suggest a system-level policy framework...
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Narrowing the development divide in ASEAN: The role of policy
This paper examines the extent to which economic convergence within ASEAN is occurring, the factors that are driving it and the role of policy. Theory is provided to examine the...
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Policy suggestions for the initial development of Vietnam’s gas industry
A paper about policy choices for the development of Vietnam’s gas industry. The paper begins with an introduction to Vietnam’s gas industry, then presents each of the issues...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Cambodia
The annual report to Congress on international religious freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Vietnam
The annual report to Congress on international religious freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Laos
The annual report to Congress on international religious freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Thailand
The annual report to Congress on international religious freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The...
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International religious freedom report for 2013 - Burma
The annual report to Congress on international religious freedom – the International Religious Freedom Report – describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The...
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A preventable fate: The failure of ART scale-up in Myanmar
A report by Medecins Sans Frontieres documenting the dire lack of anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in Myanmar. The authors argue the situation for many people living with HIV in...
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The gathering storm: Infectious diseases and human rights in Burma
This report documents how decades of repressive rule, civil war, and poor governance in Myanmar have contributed to the spread of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other...
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Too much, too soon? The dilemma of foreign aid to Myanmar/Burma
A report exploring whether the outpouring of foreign aid to Myanmar expected in the medium term will benefit the country. The report begins with a brief discussion of the...
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2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
The Trafficking in Persons Report is a comprehensive resource on the state of trafficking and governmental anti-human trafficking efforts. In the TIP Report, the U.S. Department...
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Myanmar rises
An article about Myanmar's rice sector and relationship with the International Rice Research Institute. The article describes a meeting with Myanmar President U Thein Sein and...
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Hidden danger: Uncovering the UXO problem in Lao PDR
Laos is currently experiencing significant economic growth and socio-economic development and the demand for land suitable for agriculture, industry and infrastructure is...
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Road infrastructure and climate change in Vietnam
Climate change is a potential threat to Vietnam’s development as current and future infrastructure will be vulnerable to climate change impacts. This paper focuses on the...
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Impact of the garment industry on rural livelihoods: lessons from Prey Veng garment workers and rural households
A study exploring the impact of the garment industry on livelihoods in Prey Veng, Cambodia. The study inquires into the rise and long-term prospects of the garment industry in...
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Status and potential for the development of biofuels and rural renewable energy: Lao People's Democratic Republic
This study aims to formulate a strategic policy framework in Laos to promote and develop renewable energy resources to improve rural living conditions and reduce poverty without...