Essays about: "economic laos"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words economic laos.

  1. 1. The New China Syndrome?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Filippa Wirmén; [2020]
    Keywords : Laos; Lao PDR; China; People’s Republic of China; foreign direct investments; trade impact; trade patterns; South-South foreign direct investments; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The view of FDI and its impacts has shifted throughout history. In conjunction with globalization and liberalization, new opportunities have emerged which have allowed FDI, in its current state to flourish across the globe. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ecotourism, a tool that links Impact Investing to Conservation on the Ground? Conceptualizing the Case of Ecotourism and Conservation in Lao PDR

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Jonas Aechtner; [2017]
    Keywords : Lao PDR; National Park; Impact Investing; Ecotourism; Eco-tourism; Tourism; Livelihood; Conservation and Development; Sustainable Development; Conservation; Laos; Southeast Asia; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Environmental and forest conservation have long been perceived as a constraint to economic growth and development. With a growing understanding of the benefits from ecosystem services for people, and benefits for conservation when managed by local people, synergies between conservation and development have become more prominent. READ MORE

  4. 3. Livelihood Diversification into the Rural Nonfarm Economy: A Case of the Resettled Households of the Nam Theun 2 Hydropower Project

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Marika Samuelsson; [2015]
    Keywords : Laos; rural nonfarm economy; livelihoods; rural nonfarm activities; diversification; resettlement; hydropower; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Historically, agriculture has played a significant role in enhancing the economic base of rural areas in most developing countries. However, the rural nonfarm economy, previously neglected by policy makers, is currently receiving more attention as it is thought to be a potential alternative to agriculture in lifting the rural poor out of poverty. READ MORE

  5. 4. ASEAN - China Free Trade Area : A quantitative study of Trade diversion and Trade creation effects on ASEAN - China trade flows

    University essay from IHH, Economics, Finance and Statistics

    Author : Vinh Duong Xuan; [2011]
    Keywords : ASEAN – China Free Trade Area; regional trade; trade liberalization; economic integration; trade creation; trade diversion;

    Abstract : The Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have a long history of trading with each other. They are economic partners as well as competitors for many years. READ MORE

  6. 5. Contract farming and organic rice production in Laos : a transformation analysis

    University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Gustaf Erikson; [2011]
    Keywords : Economic Development; Structural Transformation; Structural Change; Contract Farming; Organic Rice;

    Abstract : As in many least developed countries the farmers in Laos are heavily dependent on subsistence based agriculture production for their livelihood. A key for increased welfare for the rural population inLaosis to increase their profits of small scale farmers and generate a higher income per capita. READ MORE