Triangular Cooperation Project on Sustainable Developmentin the Lower Mekong Basin based on the Water-Energy-Food(WEF) Nexus (ROK-UNOSSC Facility: Phase 3)

BACKGROUND Outcome 3 of the UN Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) South-South Strategic Framework (2018-2021) relates to the South-South and triangular cooperation partnership and demand-driven programs facilitated to address the sustainable development needs of developing countries. The countries in the Mekong Basin are experiencing climate change and resource extraction and use-induced development challenges. These challenges …

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ASEAN-CRN Secretariat Facilitator to support for ASEAN-CRN and ANGA

ASEAN-CRN Secretariat Facilitator to support for ASEAN-CRN and ANGA BACKGROUND The ASEAN-German Cooperation Project, “Promotion of Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain in ASEAN” (ASEAN AgriTrade), commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is supporting relevant ASEAN working group, networks in the organisation and/or engagement in climate relevant meetings, or in sector …

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FACILITING CROSS BORDER TRADE THROUGH SYNCHRONIZATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS IN THE ACMECS

(In collaboration with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Thailand; Duration: May 2023 – June 2024) PROJECT BACKGROUND As the ACMECS Countries rapidly develop, international trade and investment are becoming critical factors for the region to achieve economic growth and improve living standards. Efficient border trade facilitation, reducing time and costs at borders, is crucial …

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ASEAN YOUTH CONVERGENCE

BACKGROUND The ASEAN Youth Convergence 2024 is a visionary initiative aiming to inspire, empower, and elevate the capacities of participating youths in fostering the ASEAN spirit and advancing regional cooperation and integration. The convergence is designed to bring together the ASEAN Prize Recipients (APRs) from 2021 to 2023 and youth delegates from ASEAN Member States …

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ASEAN PRIZE SYMPOSIUM

THE ASEAN PRIZE Established in 2018 during Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship, the ASEAN Prize is an annual regional premier award to acknowledge inspiring achievements of ASEAN citizens or ASEAN-based organizations with significant contributions toward advancing ASEAN community building efforts.  The Prize is envisioned to foster the ASEAN identity, promote the ASEAN spirit, and champion the ASEAN …

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PROMOTING CREATIVE INDUSTRY FOR HERITAGE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN THE MEKONG REGION

BACKGROUND The creative industry plays a vital role in boosting the cultural tourism sector in the Mekong countries, significantly contributing to their economies. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted this sector. Heritage sites, in particular, are experiencing slower recovery compared to other areas and varies among the countries due to differences in economic development …

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PROMOTING CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS IN LOWER MEKONG COUNTRIES

BACKGROUND The Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), known for its rapid economic growth, faces significant challenges like poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, which have been further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. This situation underscores the importance of regional cooperation. Predominantly agricultural and home to numerous small-scale farmers, GMS faces challenges like food insecurity and the impacts …

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MI AND PARTNERS CONVERGE TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE WATER, FOOD, AND ENERGY IN THE LOWER MEKONG BASIN

To impart practical knowledge and skills necessary for implementing national pilot projects that focus on the technological solutions to the intersectoral challenges of water, energy, and food (WEF) resources, the Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) Ministry of Science and ICT, brought together government officials from Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, …

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TARGETED POVERTY ALLEVIATION FOR BETTER LIFE IN THE LANCANG-MEKONG REGION: SHARING EXPERIENCES

Promoting Pandemic Responsive Policies, Strategies, and Interventions for Resilient and Sustainable Recovery BACKGROUND In the last three decades, the economies of Cambodia, P.R. China, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam have become one of the fastest growing in the world, contributing to higher per capita income and an improved standard of living for majority of …

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