Green Freight in the Greater Mekong Subregion
In the Greater Mekong Subregion, freight transport plays a crucial role in the expansion of trade and economic development.
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Strategic Environmental Assessment in the Greater Mekong Subregion
The Greater Mekong Subregion is one of the world's fastest growing regions. However, the rapid pace of economic development, and reliance on natural resources, has been accompanied by considerable environmental damage.
Ecosystem Based Adaptation to Address Climate Change Challenges in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Greater Mekong Subregion countries need to strengthen the resilience of their natural and human systems to safeguard the region’s natural wealth and development gains in the face of climate change challenges.
GMS e-Updates - September 2014-February 2015
This edition of the GMS e-Updates features milestones achieved at the 5th GMS Summit, 4th Environment Ministers’ Meeting, sector updates on agriculture, energy, environment, human resource development, tourism, transport and trade facilitation, and urban development.
GMS e-Updates provides information about key activities and major developments in the GMS as the six countries sharing the Mekong River strive to accelerate the region’s development.
In this issue:
Report on the Fifth Greater Mekong Subregion Summit
Board Information Paper on the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Program, Fifth GMS Summit, Bangkok, Thailand, 19-20 December 2014.
GMS Countries Renew Efforts to Boost Investments in Natural Assets
NAY PYI TAW, MYANMAR (29 January 2015) – Greater Mekong Subregion countries pledged to redouble efforts to protect and enhance their natural assets—including forests, farmlands, wetlands and water bodies—to ensure they contribute to inclusive and sustainable development, amid concerns that failure to take action threatens the subregion’s growth prospects.
Road and Electricity Infrastructure Work Stimulates Cambodia's Economic Growth
Better cross-border transportation and electricity links are central pillars of both the Greater Mekong Subregion program and Asian Development Bank's work in support of Cambodia's development.
Regional Investment Framework Implementation Plan - First Progress Report
This report provides the status of the overall Regional Investment Framework Implementation Plan as of 30 June 2015, for all sectors, both investment and technical assistance projects.
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Greater Mekong Subregion Secretariat
Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Division,
Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank
Address: 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 8632 4444 Fax: +63 2 8636 2226