Essays about: "Greater Mekong Subregion"

Found 4 essays containing the words Greater Mekong Subregion.

  1. 1. The Asean-China Free Trade Agreement and the Greater Mekong Sub-Region : A theoretical reflection on trade, resource depletion and environmental law enforcement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Valentina Dotto; [2016]
    Keywords : Free Trade Agreements; Environment; Greater Mekong Subregion; Asean China Free Trade Agreement; resource depletion; Natural Capital; Critical Natural Capital; Sustainability; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the relationship between Free Trade Agreement and the Environment. To do so, the thesis uses a case study on the Asean China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) and the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) to analyse how free trade agreements can produce negative externalities on the environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. Bridging Gaps: Investigating Private Sector Financing of Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change. A closer look at the Greater Mekong Subregion

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Kelly Dorkenoo; [2015]
    Keywords : Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change; Private sector; Greater Mekong Subregion; Microfinance; Supply Chain; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Tackling the challenge of adaptation to climate change in developing countries will require the mobilization of new and additional funding. Like other adaptation approaches, Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is threatened by a growing adaptation funding gap. READ MORE

  4. 3. Implementation of a Customs Transit System in the Greater Mekong Subregion: The role of the private sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Tarnovskaya; [2011]
    Keywords : public international law; law and economics; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The Greater Mekong Subregion Program is a multi-billion dollar development project, launched with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in 1992. It brings together 6 states of the Mekong river basin with a common goal of growth and prosperity through economic co-operation. READ MORE

  5. 4. LANDLOCKED TO LANDLINKED: THE CASE OF ECONOMIC LIBERALISATION AND INTEGRATION OF LAOS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Sewraj Parthynaikoo; [2007]
    Keywords : integration; economic liberalisation; transitional economy; development; Laos; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The once landlocked position of Laos has developed into a strategic edge that it can leverage on for economic and social development, as it is situated right at the crossroads of the north-south and east-west economic corridors of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). Due to global geopolitical developments, Laos began integration with the region and the world to support economic development through market reforms and economic liberalisation since the mid-1980s. READ MORE