The 5th CLMV Regional Conference focused on challenges related to the complexity of SDG 12 implementation in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Viet Nam and the Philippines. The conference took place on 26-27 March 2019 in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR. The event was co-organised by the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) with the cooperation of the Ministry of Planning of Lao PDR as a local host. This conference was the fifth regional event on the implementation of SDGs and was jointly delivered by ASEF, HSF and the governments of CLMV countries, under the Asia-Europe Environment Forum (ENV forum)
This report describes the biomonitoring survey conducted in the dry season of 2017 in the Lower Mekong Basin which contributes to the evaluation of the overall ecological health of the river. The objectives of the report are to (i) describe the biological indicator groups sampled during 2017; (ii) use this information to derive biological indicators for the sites examined in 2017; and (iii) use biometric indicators to evaluate these sites.
The strategy has been developed on the basis of the Integrated Water Resources Management-based Basin Development Strategy for the Lower Mekong Basin 2016-2020 in close collaboration with the four MRC Member Countries (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam). The five-year strategy focuses on inland capture fisheries, based on the national management and development policies, strategies and plans of Member Countries.
This report, presented through visuals and stories, depicts the efforts by the MRC over six years to transform dialogue to cooperation at the cross-boundary level. It provides accounts on how the Commission, through its Mekong Integrated Water Resources Management Project, has strengthened integrated water resources management in the lower Mekong basin via five different projects.
The Flood Management and Mitigation Programme
Component 2: Structural Measures & Flood Proofing in the Lower Mekong Basin
SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLY TRANSFORMING THE AGRICULTURE IN SUB-REGIONS OF VIETNAM’S MEKONG DELTA TO ADAPT WITH CLIMATE CHANGE
Viet Nam 2035, Toward Properity, Creativity, Equity, and Democracy.
Macroeconomic Outlook
Country In Focus: Key Macro & Socio-economic situations
• Cambodia
• Laos
• Myanmar
• Vietnam
India shares close political and strategic ties with the Southeast Asian subregion of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (or the CLMV countries). However, their economic ties remain weak, owing to various factors including lack of physical connectivity, as well as the absence of synergy between India’s Lines of Credit to CLMV and the country’s economic outreach. This paper analyses India’s investments and development cooperation initiatives in the subregion. Using the case of Vietnam, the paper outlines the current status of India-CLMV economic relations, highlights the weaknesses, and points to the way forward. It recommends the drafting of a white paper on India’s economic diplomacy to clearly spell out the country’s long-term strategy and goals in the subregion. The paper also calls for an integrated approach towards the CLMV subregion in terms of trade, investment, and development cooperation.