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Publication
Date: 24 January 2013
These papers outline the strategy, major actvities as well as monitoring framework for the four components that comprise CEP-BCI (2012-2016).
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Publication
Date: 29 October 2012
This paper shares findings from land demand allocation modeling used to assess pressures on hydropower catachments based on development scenarios in Viet Nam. The modeling was applied as part of a strategic environmental assessment of the Quang Nam province land use plan. The paper was presented at the International Association of Impact Assessment Annual Meeting, held June 2012 in Portugal.
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Date: 29 October 2012
This paper presents findings from a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of Viet Nam's Power Development Plan VII. The SEA analyzed social and environmental costs and benefits of potential power generation alternatives and led to adjustments in the Plan's power generation source mix as well as its energy and efficiency targets. The paper was presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the International Association of Impact Assessment, held in June in Porto, Portugal.
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Activity
Date: 01 June 2012
The North-South Economic Corridor (NSEC) – linking Kunming to Bangkok, Kunming to Hanoi, and Hanoi to Nanning – is one of the flagship investments under the GMS Economic Cooperation Program.
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Date: 01 June 2012
In recent years, the border region around the Golden Quadrangle, involving PR China, Lao PDR, and Thailand, has received attention for potential tourism development. There is increased tourism development in the Xishuangbanna area and in Northern Lao PDR (both ecotourism and cultural tourism) and this area has been designated as a key development priority under the GMS Tourism Sector Strategy.
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Activity
Date: 01 June 2012
Viet Nam has a rapidly growing demand for electricity, with current growth rates of around 15% per annum expected to continue, or increase, for the foreseeable future. This reflects Viet Nam’s rapid progress in economic development and the country’s growing income, urbanization and changing consumption patterns.
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Date: 30 May 2012
From the mid-1990s to 2006, following years of conflict, tourist numbers in Cambodia grew at around 20% per year and in 2006, generated $1.5 billion in revenues. With a rich cultural history and natural beauty the country has valuable tourism resources, not least the ancient temple city of Angkor Wat, the mighty Mekong river, and vast tropical forests. Realizing the role of tourism in driving economic growth, the government and international community have long collaborated to develop regulations, strategies, and infrastructure to maximize tourism industry growth.
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Date: 01 January 2011
This publication describes how strategic environmental assessments (SEAs) have been utilized by the Government of Viet Nam as an integrated part of their strategic power development plan, including future recommendations for implementing SEAs in the power sector under the Power Development Plan (PDP) VII.
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