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This working paper attempts to quantify the links between infrastructure investment and poverty reduction using a multi-region general equilibrium model, supplemented with...

A report of a training workshop on strategic environmental assessment for biodiversity conservation, held in Thailand in October 2006. The workshop was organised as part of the...

A working paper providing an overview and analysis of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) in the context of China-ASEAN cooperation and connectivity. The author argues that...

Proceedings of the Conference on Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources in Tropical East Asia, held in Bangkok, Thailand, November 29 - December 4, 1965. Includes...

This document contains the list of resolutions and recommendations considered or adopted at the World Conservation Congress, Bangkok, Thailand, 17-25 November, 2004. In total 80...

This report provides a comparative analysis of EIA laws, policies, regulations, and guidelines in the Lower Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam). The...

A presentation about labour and social trends in ASEAN 2010. The presenter discusses economic recovery and the challenge of re-balancing growth. They then cover labour market...

This report documents lessons learnt on transboundary cooperation mechanisms that can support the sustainable development and management of hydropower projects. The lessons are...

This brief outlines the socioeconomic implications of the aging population of the People's Republic of China. Hazards of population aging, and China’s position regarding aging...

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...

A report documenting human trafficking and labour and human rights abuses in Thailand's fishing industry. Based on investigations in 2013, the report documents testimonies of...

A presentation assessing the implementation of relevant laws and agreements in the case of the Xayaburi dam and other proposed mainstream dams. The presenter argues that there...

This article explores increasing tensions in south and south east Asia arising from transboundary rivers. The author describes major rivers in the region and the security...

This paper aims to extract lessons from development partners’ engagement in Myanmar to offer suggestions for improved subnational governance and balanced regional development....

The full text of the agreement between Laos, Thailand and Vietnam for the facilitation of cross-border transport of goods and people (1999), plus later amendments to include...

The paper examines key issues and problems faced by Burmese migrant workers and their families, the Royal Thai Government and the employers. Hundreds of thousands of Burmese...

This report summarises provisional results of Myanmar’s 2014 population and housing census. (Main census results released in May 2015.) The provisional results provide the total...

A report about the impacts of climate change on biodiversity, ecosystem services and development in the Greater Mekong. The first part of the report describes changes from...

A brief about the Asian Development Bank's economic cooperation program. The aim of the project is: (i) increasing connectivity through sustainable development of physical...

This brief outlines the value of strategic environmental assessment (SEA). It is argued that SEA can assist GMS decision makers to more effectively balance economic, social, and...