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Hubs and spokes emerging patterns of intra-Mekong trade and investment
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Advocacy and promotional materials
Areethamsirikul, Sarinna
2012
This working paper analyses intra-Mekong trade and investment. The author argues that new patterns of trade relationship are emerging which can be likened to hubs and spokes, in...
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The interdependence of transport and housing development in the transition of Ho Chi Minh City
Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Le Anh Duc
A working paper exploring the relationship between transport and housing in Ho Chi Minh City. The author discusses the transportation and housing development issues in this...
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Pension systems and old-age income support in East and Southeast Asia: Overview and reform direction
Viet Nam, Thailand
Books and book chapters
Park, Donghyun
2011
This book examines the pension systems of eight countries in East and Southeast Asia (China, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam)...
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China and Yunnan economic relations with Myanmar and the Kachin state: powering the peace process
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Dapice, David
2012
A paper about economic relations between China and Myanmar and their impact on the peace process. The paper covers the background of relations between the two countries, and...
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Funding economic development: A comparative study of financial sector reform in Vietnam and China
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Rosengard, Jay K., Huynh The Du
2009
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
Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Pham Duy Nghia, Nguyen Xuan Thanh; Huynh The Du; Do Thien Anh...
2013
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
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Chirot, Laura, Wilkinson, Ben; Trần Thị Quế Giang
2010
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
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Menon, Jayant
2012
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
Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Hai Tien Le
2010
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 - Vietnam
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
U.S. Department of State
2013
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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2015 Trafficking in Persons Report
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
U.S. Department of State
2015
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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Road infrastructure and climate change in Vietnam
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Chinowsky,Paul S., Schweikert, Amy E.; Strzepek, Niko; Strzepek, Kenneth
2015
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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Country report: Vietnam, payment for environmental services
Viet Nam
Advocacy and promotional materials
Guignier, Armelle , IUCN Academy of Environmental Law,...
2012
This article published in IUCN Academy of Environmental Law e-Journal Issue 2012 (1) outlines payment for environmental services (PES) the lessons learned, and relevant laws and...
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The role of social forestry in climate change mitigation and adaptation in the ASEAN region
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar
Advocacy and promotional materials
Nagiah, Claudine , Yasmi, Yurdi
2010
"Recognizing the important role that people living in and around forests play in forest management for poverty reduction and environmental sustainability, RECOFTC conducted a...
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Revised standard joint programme document (UN REDD Vietnam)
Viet Nam
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
UN-REDD Vietnam Programme
2009
A project outline intended to assist the Government of Vietnam in developing an effective REDD regime and to contribute to reduction of regional displacement of emissions. This...
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Small-scale illegal logging in Vietnam: implications for FLEGT and REDD+
Viet Nam
Case studies
Forest Trends
2013
This brief summarizes village case studies that demonstrate how Vietnam’s domestic illegal logging could be curtailed. The authors argue that illegal logging will only be...
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Regional synthesis of payments for environmental services (PES) in the Greater Mekong Region
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Tacconi, Luca
2015
This report synthesizes the country studies on payments for environmental services (PES) schemes in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam – that were prepared for a regional...
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The long road home: Analysis of regional and national processes for the return and reintegration of victims of trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Huguet, Jerrold W., Ramangkura, Varamon
2007
An analysis of the current process and legal and administrative structures for returning and reintegrating victims of trafficking in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. The study...
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(Vietnam) The 1/4/2013 time-point population change and family planning survey, major findings
Viet Nam
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Ministry of Planning and Investment, General Statistics Office
2013
A report summarising the findings of Vietnam’s 2013 population change and family planning survey. This annual survey collects information on population; population change,...
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Greater Mekong Subregion: regional investment framework implementation plan (2014-2018)
Cambodia, Viet Nam, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Myanmar, China
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Asian Development Bank
2014
The Greater Mekong Subregion Regional Investment Framework Implementation Plan (RIF-IP), 2014-2018 identifies a robust pipeline of 92 high priority projects from among the more...