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Impacts of contract farming on poverty and environment in Lao PDR
This study builds on the results of existing research and links to ongoing research in contract farming to generate policy-relevant information. The overall goal of this study ...
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The State of Social Protection in ASEAN at the Dawn of Integration
The study provides an overview of the social protection situation in each of the ten ASEAN Member States, using the framework of the four Guarantees adopted in 2012 under the IL...
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Laos country report on environmental management in the Lao PDR mining sector
The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is facing significant challenges in addressing environmental issues in the rapidly growing mining sector. This r...
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Forest transitions and rural livelihoods: Multiple pathways of smallholder teak expansion in northern Laos
In this paper, the authors draw on a household survey conducted in five teak-growing villages and case studies of different household types to explore the role that small-scale...
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Eradicating Poverty and Promoting Prosperity in a Changing Asia-Pacific
Eradicating Poverty and Promoting Prosperity in a Changing Asia-Pacific is the thematic report of the Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership for 2017. Reflecting on the theme of the 2017 ...
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Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2017
This report assesses progress in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets in Asia and the Pacific. The report also examines regional and subreg...
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Conflict of land titles are created
Traditional customs of the people are reliable and continue to carry on until now. Some of them are not in line with the laws of the state, and the implementation of the relevan...
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Major Groups and other Stakeholders at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
The UN Major Groups and other Stakeholders is an official mechanism to allow broad public participation in decision-making related to international sustainable development. Ther...
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The Millennium Development Goals and lessons learnt for the post-2015 period
An analysis at programs started by the Lao government in order to meet targets set by the Millennium Development Goals, and how the shortcomings can be instructive for future pr...
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Viet Nam's Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the sustainable development goals
As a responsible member country of the United Nations, Viet Nam has been actively participating in the implementation of the global sustainable development agendas. In the conte...
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Emerging Issues for the Sustainable Development of Vietnam in the Context of Global Change
Over the last 20 years of sustainable development, Viet Nam has been certainly successful. However, the achievements have not met the potential of the country particularly in th...
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Synthesis Report: Reviewing 17 common goals and 169 specific objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda 2030
Synthesis Report: Reviewing 17 common goals and 169 specific objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 to assess the situation and identify appropriat...
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Economic zones in the ASEAN
Competitive strategies depend on the country’s stage of economic development. Industrial Parks and Special Economic Zones will foster a catch-up strategy in less developed count...
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Challenges on Local Community Economy in Special Economic Zones
This document briefly presents work plans of 10 areas of Special Economic Zones (SEZ), addressing key challenges and impacts from the past development. It suggests solutions add...
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Research on the customary law of ethnic minorities and fores policy in Vietnam (Final Draft)
“Research on the customary law of ethnic minorities and forest policy in Vietnam” is an empirical study and policy review that contributes to the implementation of the “Action o...
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Report of the Ministry of Planning and Investment: Understanding the implementation of Millennium Development Goals in Vietnam; Results achieved and lessons learned
Following the commitment to the MDGs, Viet Nam developed the Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (CPRGS) 2011-2015, of which the MDGs has been concertized into t...
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A guide book for women in enterprises
A guide book for women in enterprises
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Gender roles in managing forest resources and living in rural areas
This report is the result of research on the topic of "gender roles in forest resource management and rural livelihoods", the Center for Gender and Development for Women, the Ce...
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Guidelines for the establishment of participatory water management regulations
Guidelines for the establishment of participatory water management regulations is the important step for establish of strong , prevent and protect another water resources
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EU regulations on timber and wood products will be set up as of March 3, 2013
EU regulations on timber and wood products will be set up as of March 3, 2013