Opportunities And Challenges For The Greater Mekong Subregion

Author : Charles Samuel Johnston,Xin Chen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000024890

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Opportunities and Challenges for the Greater Mekong Subregion by Charles Samuel Johnston,Xin Chen Pdf

The Mekong River is a vital and valuable resource, with huge development potential for the six states through which it flows. Given the significant asymmetry of power between those states, however, there is a real risk that some might utilise it to the detriment of others. Without a sense of regional belonging, it is difficult to imagine that these states and their constituent communities will take regional imperatives to heart, participate in joint regulatory frameworks, or adopt behaviours for upstream-downstream and lateral cooperation over the appropriation and use of their shared resources. How effectively has closer interdependence of the Mekong countries accommodated the development of a political-social-cultural space conducive to the growth of a regional "we-ness" among not only political elites, but also the general public? The contributors to this volume approach this question from a range of directions, including the impacts of tourism, regional development programmes, the Mekong Power Grid, and Sino-US rivalry. This edited volume presents valuable insights for scholars of international relations, Asian studies, development studies, environment studies, policy studies, and human geography.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Economic assistance
ISBN : UOM:39015061552298

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A Wealth of Opportunity by Anonim Pdf

Author : Omkar Lal Shrestha,Aekapol Chongvilaivan
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814379687

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Greater Mekong Subregion by Omkar Lal Shrestha,Aekapol Chongvilaivan Pdf

The large market size and abundant resources of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including a large, motivated and cheap workforce, a rich agricultural base, extensive timber and fisheries resources, considerable potential mineral resources, and vast energy resources have seen the subregion increasingly recognized as a new frontier of Southeast Asian economic strength. This book aims to assess the recent economic, social and political developments in the GMS and identify emerging opportunities and challenges facing the successful transition towards a market-driven economy. The countries of the GMS are at a critical juncture where subregional efforts and cooperation must be made to fully address the rapidly evolving issues that are vital to appropriate policy formation, yet which remain widely debatable. The deliberations here shed light on the development stages and offer policy recommendations for pushing forward subregional cooperation.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9292626833

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The Greater Mekong Subregion 2030 and Beyond by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This publication provides an analysis of key challenges and opportunities for the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to realize its development goals by 2030 and beyond. While the six member countries have made impressive gains in recent decades, much remains to be done to close the gap with the world's most advanced economies. The GMS needs to further integrate into the global economy, significantly upgrade production and exports, enable cities to be engines of growth, and improve the quality of road infrastructure and connectivity.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Noritada Morita
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788176714

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Economic Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Noritada Morita Pdf

Since 1992, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assisted in a program of subregional economic cooperation based on complementary activities of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, & the Yunnan Province of China. The program has been directed to seven areas of cooperation: transport & energy, human development, tourism, environment & natural resources, trade & investment, telecommunications. Contains an overview of the ADB program, & presents the proceedings of the 5th Conference on Economic Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion, including the final reports of five sectors examined at the conference.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Asia, Southeastern
ISBN : UCSD:31822025638412

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Economic Cooperation in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Asian Development Bank Pdf

Author : Florian Steinberg,Januar Hakim
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789292549848

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Urban Development in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Florian Steinberg,Januar Hakim Pdf

This publication about the urban agenda in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is timely as the world economy embraces the region with accelerated growth. An important element of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Community, the GMS is expected to catch up with the rest of Asia by 2050. With urbanization levels still averaging about 30%, gross domestic product contributions of towns and cities have moved ahead to 50%–60%. By 2050, when urban areas in the GMS reach 64%–74%, urban gross domestic product will grow to an estimated 70%–80%. The challenge lies in consolidating and deepening development along the existing corridors and improving the environmental conditions to prepare for future green growth developments.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789290929130

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The Greater Mekong Subregion at 20 by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) includes Cambodia, the People's Republic of China (specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. In 1992, with assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and building on their shared histories and cultures, the six countries launched a program of subregional economic cooperation---the GMS Program. Over the past 20 years, the GMS Program has achieved substantial success in improving regional connectivity through investments of $15 billion as well as more than 180 technical assistance projects. With support of ADB and other development partners, the program is helping the participating countries achieve the Millennium Development Goals and balanced growth through increased connectivity, improved competitiveness, and a greater sense of community.

Author : Jayant Menon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Free trade
ISBN : OCLC:767528142

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Trade and Investment in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Jayant Menon Pdf

Author : Mingsan Khāosaʻāt,John Dore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Mekong River Region
ISBN : UCSD:31822032540700

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Social Challenges for the Mekong Region by Mingsan Khāosaʻāt,John Dore Pdf

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789290928416

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Greater Mekong Subregion by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This collection of images illustrates the progress and challenges of 20 years of work in the Greater Mekong Subregion. It makes no attempt to focus solely on the work of the Asian Development Bank, or any one partner. It is a celebration of the work of everyone who has labored to make the Greater Mekong Subregion into what it is today

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789292696658

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Facilitating Power Trade in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Asian Development Bank Pdf

This report explains the complex challenges facing the six countries in the renewables-rich Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) as they work to implement a comprehensive framework to enable regional electricity power trading. Against the backdrop of energy market volatility, it details how ADB is helping high-voltage electricity network operators reach a deal on interconnections which could unlock extensive economic benefits for each GMS country. Acknowledging a transparent power-sharing regime is still some way off, it provides a road map to help countries overcome infrastructural challenges and political concerns to build a fully synchronized GMS transmission network.

Author : Pierre Sauvé
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789292547196

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Trade and Investment in Services by Pierre Sauvé Pdf

This training module highlights the central contribution of services to development and the role of trade and investment liberalization and effective regulation in key service sectors. It distills a number of policy- and rule-making insights arising from the practice of trade and investment liberalization in services at both the multilateral and preferential levels, with particular focus on negotiating issues and sectoral challenges emerging in the Greater Mekong Subregion.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Asian Development Bank
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789290928652

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Greater Mekong Subregion Atlas of the Environment by Asian Development Bank Pdf

The second edition of the Greater Mekong Subregion Atlas of the Environment again champions the environment of this unique part of Asia, an area straddled by rivers great and small, with bountiful watersheds, wetlands, and forests. The Atlas celebrates the peoples of the subregion, and presents the environmental and development challenges they face and their responses. It reminds us that the subregion's peoples and communities are key to maintaining its environment. The Atlas captures in one volume maps, remote-sensing images, and essential information on one of the most culturally, ethnically, and biologically diverse regions in the world. The subregion is made up of Cambodia; Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Yunnan Province of the People's Republic of China; the Lao People's Democratic Republic; Myanmar; Thailand; and Viet Nam.