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Logistics challenges in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam (report chapter)
Chapter 10 of the report "A study on upgrading industrial structure of CLMV countries.” This chapter describes and highlights key issues affecting the integration of Cambodia, L...
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GMS cross-border transport agreement, implementation along the East-West corridor
A presentation about GMS countries’ cooperation over implementation of the GMS Cross-border Transport Agreement. The presenter shows the status of economic corridors in the regi...
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Regional development along economic corridors: Southern coastal and northern sub-corridors in Vietnam (book chapter)
Chapter five of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter explores the economic activities of the provinces...
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Benefits, costs, and feasibility of a monetary union for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
A paper assessing the feasibility of a monetary union among ASEAN countries. Through quantitative and qualitative methods, the paper assesses the benefits and costs. The author ...
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Good governance and successful development: Cross countries investigation
This study examines the role of good governance in successful development. Authors used the comparable per head GDP measured in purchasing power parity as a proxy for successful...
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Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region
This book is a result of the research project “A Study on Cross-Border Trade Facilitation and Regional Development along Economic Corridors” by the Bangkok Research Center, IDE-...
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Potential economic corridors between Vietnam and Lao PDR: Roles played by Vietnam (book chapter)
Chapter three of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter examines the current status of several corridors...
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Economic sub-corridors and potentials for regional development in Lao PDR (book chapter)
Chapter two of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). Chapter two examines the interrelation between the development ...
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Cross border infrastructure to maximize the benefits of GMS economic integration
A presentation on cross-border infrastructure to maximize the benefits of GMS economic integration. The presenter discusses the socio-economic structure of GMS countries; cross-...
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Assessing socioeconomic impacts of transport infrastructure projects in the Greater Mekong Subregion
This working paper attempts to quantify the links between infrastructure investment and poverty reduction using a multi-region general equilibrium model, supplemented with house...
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China and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) cooperation
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 sub-r...
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(Thailand) Major findings of the 2013 household energy consumption
This report presents findings on household energy consumption processed from Household Socio-Economic Survey microdata. The survey data were collected from about 52,000 sample h...
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Labour and social trends in ASEAN 2010, sustaining recovery and development through decent work
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 re...
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A study on cross-border trade facilitation and regional development along economic corridors: Thailand perspectives (book chapter)
Chapter seven of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter explores the economic cooperation of Thailand an...
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Greater Mekong Subregion economic cooperation program
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 infra...
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Against the odds: Building a coalition using a new federalism for unity and progress in Myanmar
This paper outlines an approach to progress in Myanmar. The paper builds upon field trips to the Kachin, Karen, Mon and Shan states and to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and uses the fra...
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Old, new and potential economic corridors in the Mekong region (book chapter)
Chapter one of the book "Emerging economic corridors in the Mekong region" (full book listed as a separate item). This chapter first reviews the history of prioritised transport...
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Travel and tourism economic impact 2015 - Laos
A report on the economic impact of the travel and tourism sector in Laos. Data is provided on the sector's contribution to GDP and employment; exports and investment; components...
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Structural reform for growth, equity, and national sovereignty
This discussion paper analyses several key policy challenges confronting Vietnam. This document was written to provide background for the Vietnam Executive Leadership Program, 2...
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Impact of population aging on Asia’s future growth
This working paper examines the quantitative impact of population aging on economic growth in 12 developing Asian economies that make up the bulk of the region's population and ...