A Health Impact Assessment Framework For Special Economic Zones In The Greater Mekong Subregion

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292611453

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A Health Impact Assessment Framework for Special Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Asian Development Bank Pdf

Across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), there are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) and industrial zones located near GMS economic corridors and covering over 50 million people. This proposed health impact assessment (HIA) framework recognizes these SEZs and economic corridors as economic engines of the subregion and aims to maximize benefits for all. The framework aims to provide enhanced guidance for identifying, mitigating, and managing health risks and impacts of unprecedented industrial and economic development in these SEZs, and seeks to address transboundary health issues associated with mobile and migrant worker populations. It proposes HIA as an effective SEZ management support tool to achieve optimum benefits for businesses and associated communities alike.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292612931

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The Role of Special Economic Zones in Improving Effectiveness of Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridors by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This study looks into the role of special economic zones in strengthening the competitiveness of economic corridors in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). It examines factors behind the success of special economic zones and the role they can play in GMS economic corridor development. The analysis is based on a company-level survey in the Mae Sot special economic zone and interviews with clients operating in other zones throughout the GMS. The report offers policy recommendations for GMS ministers on how the zones can contribute toward improving competitiveness of economic corridors and thereby promote economic development.

Author : Franco Oboni,Cesar H. Oboni
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030749309

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Convergent Leadership-Divergent Exposures by Franco Oboni,Cesar H. Oboni Pdf

This book aims, through its chapters, at providing the knowledge to make competent decisions, convince peers or top management to take appropriate action, or beat out the competition for climate adaptation measures including adjustments for design and operations. Topics discussed include business-as-usual vs. divergence; the effects of public pressure on corporate, industrial and government decision making; techniques for gathering the proper information to assess risks and hazards; the importance determining risk tolerance thresholds; the difference between tolerable risks, intolerable ones that benefit from mitigation and those that require strategic shifts; why common practice approaches such as FMEA, and risk matrices are inadequate in today’s world and do not help ensure infrastructural and systemic resilience and sustainability. Case histories and three complete case studies that can be adapted to any industry or project walk the reader step by step from client request to recommendations and conditions of validity. The ultimate aim is to understand how to reduce risks to tolerable and societally acceptable levels while simultaneously creating sustainable and ethical systems.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789292698010

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Greater Mekong Subregion Gender Strategy by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries share common challenges and issues that prevent women from fully benefiting from economic opportunities. Many of these challenges have been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The GMS Gender Strategy outlines a regional approach for advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the subregion. It identifies strategic directions and key entry points to mainstream gender across all operational areas of the GMS Economic Cooperation Program. The strategy adds value to the GMS Program Strategic Framework 2030 and is also designed to complement national initiatives of the six GMS countries to bolster gender equality.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292570767

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Greater Mekong Subregion Urban Development Strategic Framework 2015-2022 by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Urban Development Strategic Framework, 2015-2022 sets out a broad framework to encourage and facilitate a coordinated approach to the development of urban areas throughout the GMS. The framework includes three pillars: (i) planning and development of key urban areas, (ii) planning and development of border areas, and (iii) capacity development in urban planning and management. Underlying these are four crosscutting themes---green development and climate change resilience, disaster risk management, inclusive development, and competitiveness. The GMS Urban Development Strategic Framework also provides the context for ongoing and planned projects in the six GMS member countries.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789290920700

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Strategy and Action Plan for the Greater Mekong Subregion East-West Economic Corridor by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The East–West Economic Corridor (EWEC) was launched in 1998 as a flagship initiative of the Greater Mekong Subregion. EWEC has since achieved many of its infrastructure targets and must now be transformed from a transport corridor into an economic corridor. This report reviews and updates the Pre-Investment Study for EWEC conducted in 2001. It consolidates the interests and concerns of stakeholders into a revised and updated strategy and action plan to provide a vision and framework, improve coordination, and assist in mobilizing resources for EWEC development. Preparation of this revised and updated strategy and action plan for EWEC involved a series of consultations with government officials of EWEC countries and representatives of the private sector, nongovernment organizations, and development partners. These consultations culminated in a regional workshop held on 24 April 2009 in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The revised and updated strategy and action plan for EWEC was endorsed at the 15th GMS Ministerial Conference held in Cha-am, Petchburi Province, Thailand on 17–19 June 2009.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292626907

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The Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030 by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation Program Strategic Framework 2030 (GMS-2030) aims to strengthen regional cooperation and integration in critical areas. GMS-2030 builds upon recognized strengths with a project-led approach that will benefit the community, support connectivity, and improve competitiveness. It also emphasizes the challenges of the coronavirus disease and aims to ensure that government strategies are conducive to a robust recovery in the medium term and beyond. Based on decades of success and program experience, GMS-2030 provides continuity, but will be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving global or regional forces that may impinge on GMS development prospects.

Author : Hʹīṅ Vutthā,Saing Chan Hang,Sothy Khieng,Vidyāsthān Paṇṭuḥ Paṇṭāl niṅ Srāvjrāv ṭoempī Qabhivaḍḍhn ̊Kambujā
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Economic indicators
ISBN : 9995052652

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Baseline Survey for Socio-economic Impact Assessment by Hʹīṅ Vutthā,Saing Chan Hang,Sothy Khieng,Vidyāsthān Paṇṭuḥ Paṇṭāl niṅ Srāvjrāv ṭoempī Qabhivaḍḍhn ̊Kambujā Pdf

Author : United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-08-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789213582824

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World Investment Report 2019 by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Pdf

The 2019 edition of the World Investment Report focuses on special economic zones (SEZs) which are widely used across most developing and many developed economies. Although the performance of many zones remains below expectations, the rate of establishment of new zones is accelerating as governments increasingly compete for internationally mobile industrial activity. Policymakers face not only the traditional challenges to making SEZs succeed, including the need for strategic focus, sound governance models, and effective investment promotion tools, but also new challenges brought about by the sustainable development imperative, the new industrial revolution, and changing patterns of international production. The Report explores the place of SEZs in today’s global investment landscape and provides guidance for policymakers on how to make SEZs work for sustainable development. It presents international investment trends and prospects at global, regional and national levels, as well as the evolution of international production and global value chains. It analyses the latest developments in new policy measures for investment promotion, facilitation and regulation around the world, as well as updates on investment treaties, their reform and investment dispute settlement cases.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789292613099

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Health Impact Assessment by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This sourcebook provides up-to-date information regarding ADB environmental safeguards, poverty and social analysis, and compliance procedures in order to support the process of health impact assessment. It is a useful reference for ADB staff, borrowers, executing agencies, consultants, and others seeking a better understanding of how to implement health impact assessments. The publication outlines the procedures, methods, and tools that health impact assessments use to systematically judge the potential effects of a policy, plan, program, or project on the health of a population. It is useful to those who are producing a health impact assessment or public health management plan.

Author : Michael G. Plummer,David Cheong,Shintaro Hamanaka
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789290921974

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Methodology for Impact Assessment of Free Trade Agreements by Michael G. Plummer,David Cheong,Shintaro Hamanaka Pdf

This publication displays the menu for choice of available methods to evaluate the impact of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). It caters mainly to policy makers from developing countries and aims to equip them with some economic knowledge and techniques that will enable them to conduct their own economic evaluation studies on existing or future FTAs, or to critically re-examine the results of impact assessment studies conducted by others, at the very least.

Author : Thomas Farole
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780821386392

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Special Economic Zones in Africa by Thomas Farole Pdf

"This book, designed for policymakers, academics and researchers, and SEZ program practitioners, provides the first systematic and comprehensive analysis of SEZ programs in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the result of detailed surveys and case studies conducted during 2009 in ten developing countries, including six in Sub-Saharan Africa. The book provides quantitative evidence of the performance of SEZs, and of the factors which contribute to that performance, highlighting the critical importance not just of the SEZ itself but of the wider national investment climate in which it functions. It also provides a comprehensive guide to the key policy questions that confront governments establishing SEZ programs, including: if and when to launch an SEZ program, what form of SEZ is most appropriate, and how to go about implementing it. Among the most important findings from the study that is stressed in the book is the shift from traditional enclave models of zones to SEZs that are integrated ? with national trade and industrial strategies, with core trade and social infrastructure, with domestic suppliers, and with local labor markets.Although the book focuses primarily on the experience of Sub-Saharan Africa, its lessons will be applicable to developing countries around the world."

Author : Martin Birley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781136764516

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Health Impact Assessment by Martin Birley Pdf

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) is primarily concerned with the future consequences of plans, proposals and policies on the health of communities. It is a rapidly growing complement to Environmental Impact Assessment, increasingly mandated by national and international requirements. Guidelines have been produced by many national and international organizations and it is being introduced in a number of undergraduate or postgraduate university curricula. However, there has been until now no broad-based, introductory text of international scope to the subject, suitable for both these courses and for professional training. The purpose of this book is to fill this gap and to introduce the subject of Health Impact Assessment using plain language, in both general and specific contexts and with reference to both market and less developed economies. As a result, the reader should be able to describe what HIA can and cannot achieve, identify the components of a successful HIA and participate in an assessment as a member of a team. Examples are provided from a number of planning and development sectors, including extractive industry, water resource management, and housing. The reader, whether student or professional, need not be a health specialist, although prior knowledge of some public or environmental health would be an advantage.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292610470

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Review of Configuration of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Corridors by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The economic corridor approach was adopted by the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries in 1998 to help accelerate subregional development. The development of economic corridors links production, trade, and infrastructure within a specific geographic area. The review of these corridors was conducted to take into account the opening up of Myanmar and ensure that there is a close match between corridor routes and trade flows; GMS capitals and major urban centers are connected to each other; and the corridors are linked with maritime gateways. The review came up with recommendations for possible extension and/or realignment of the corridors, and adoption of a classification system for corridor development. The GMS Ministers endorsed the recommendations of the study at the 21st GMS Ministerial Conference in Thailand in 2016.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789292576585

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Nature-Based Solutions for Building Resilience in Towns and Cities by Asian Development Bank Pdf

Urban populations are projected to increase from 54% to 66% of the global population by 2050, with close to 90% of the increase concentrated in Asia and Africa. Cities and towns---a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions---will need to address challenges posed by climate change. A nature-based approach in identifying climate change vulnerabilities and developing relevant adaptation options was conducted in three towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion. Working with local governments, nongovernment organizations, women's groups, and professional associations, town-wide adaptation measures were defined by overlaying climate change projections on town plans and zoning schemes for strategic infrastructure. This publication captures valuable experience and lessons from the project.