THE ANDEAN SUBREGION
In: Economic Integration Among Unequal Partners, S. 34-89
In: Economic Integration Among Unequal Partners, S. 34-89
Cover -- Contents -- Asia's Next Great Emerging Economic Region -- The Greater Mekong Subregion: My Memories and Expectations -- The GMS Way: An Enduring and Dynamic Partnership -- The History of the Greater Mekong Subregion -- The GMS Program at 20: Milestones -- Cambodia -- People's Republic of China -- Lao People's Democratic Republic -- Myanmar -- Thailand -- Viet Nam -- Going Forward -- Photo Information -- Appendix A -- Appendix B.
In: Social justice: a journal of crime, conflict and world order, Band 23, S. 151-169
ISSN: 1043-1578, 0094-7571
It is argued that the neoliberal model of global reorganization creates space for Africa as a reserve for natural resources, but fails to create space for people. An alternative model based on the principles of humanism, democracy, & sustainable development is needed. A model is outlined here that gives particular attention to political economy, as well as a variety of related political, social & cultural issues. In addition, the model identifies the global system as the basic unit of analysis, while viewing the nation-state & subregion as privileged spaces for action. According to this alternative model, Africa's future will depend on the formation of region states, not territory states, since the latter are incapable of building national economies. 12 References. M. Maguire
The purpose of the article is the theoretical and methodological substantiation of institutional and organizational and legal bases of formation of a new model of public power at the subregional level in the conditions of decentralization. The analysis of organizational and legal bases of functioning of the existing system of state bodies and local self-government bodies, which function at the district level, is carried out. The main shortcomings of the existing model of public administration are highlighted, its inconsistency is stated not only with the new territorial structure of the subregional and basic levels, but also with the challenges facing Ukraine. It is noted that in the new political and economic conditions, in connection with the challenges, primarily of a security nature, related to the real military aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and other potential threats to sovereignty, national security and territorial integrity, as well as the transition of virtually all functions of local self-government to the level of territorial communities, and, accordingly, the transition of management facilities and budget allocations to the basic level, the functionality of public administration at the subregional level needs significant correction. In this regard, the Concept of reforming local self-government and territorial organization of power in Ukraine in 2014, which is the basis of decentralization reform, needs to be significantly revised in terms of the organization of public power. Foreign models of public administration at the subregional level, in particular Poland and France, are critically considered. International practice and domestic experience have led to the conclusion that none of the existing foreign models can be automatically transferred to Ukrainian soil. Therefore, domestic reformers have a unique opportunity to introduce an original model of the subregion, taking into account the positive and negative aspects of foreign counterparts. In particular, given the new ...
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In: Social justice: a journal of crime, conflict and world order, Band 23, Heft 1-2
ISSN: 1043-1578, 0094-7571
Argues that although the neoliberal reorganization of the world sets aside a place for Africa-as a reserve of the natural resources necessary for protecting the global environment and sustaining industrial production-it provides no such place for the region's peoples. Discusses the interests at stake, Africa without a future in the neoliberal reorganization, and Africa in the coming polycentric world.
The Greater Mekong Subregion Atlas of the Environment champions the environment of a unique part of Asia, an area straddled by rivers great and small, with bountiful watersheds, wetlands, and forests. The Atlas celebrates the peoples of the subregion, and presents the environmental challenges they face and their responses. It reminds us that the subregion's peoples and communities are key to maintaining its environment. The Atlas captures for the first time in one volume, maps, remote sensing images, and essential information on one of the most culturally, ethnically, and above all, biologically diverse regions in the world. The subregion is made up of Cambodia, Yunnan Province of the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. They are linked together by the longest river in Southeast Asia, the Mekong. In many ways this Atlas is the story of the Mekong on its 4,2000-kilometer journey from the mountains in the southwestern People's Republic of China to the sea.
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The Greater Mekong Subregion Atlas of the Environment champions the environment of a unique part of Asia, an area straddled by rivers great and small, with bountiful watersheds, wetlands, and forests. The Atlas celebrates the peoples of the subregion, and presents the environmental challenges they face and their responses. It reminds us that the subregion's peoples and communities are key to maintaining its environment. The Atlas captures for the first time in one volume, maps, remote sensing images, and essential information on one of the most culturally, ethnically, and above all, biologically diverse regions in the world. The subregion is made up of Cambodia, Yunnan Province of the People's Republic of China, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. They are linked together by the longest river in Southeast Asia, the Mekong. In many ways this Atlas is the story of the Mekong on its 4,2000-kilometer journey from the mountains in the southwestern People's Republic of China to the sea.
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This book about the urban agenda in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is timely as the world economy embraces the region with accelerated growth. An important element of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Community, the GMS is expected to catch up with the rest of Asia by 2050. With urbanization levels still averaging about 30%, gross domestic product contributions of towns and cities have moved ahead to 50%–60%. By 2050, when urban areas in the GMS reach 64%–74%, urban gross domestic product will grow to an estimated 70%–80%. The challenge lies in consolidating and deepening development along the existing corridors and improving the environmental conditions to prepare for future green growth developments.
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This book about the urban agenda in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) is timely as the world economy embraces the region with accelerated growth. An important element of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Economic Community, the GMS is expected to catch up with the rest of Asia by 2050. With urbanization levels still averaging about 30%, gross domestic product contributions of towns and cities have moved ahead to 50%–60%. By 2050, when urban areas in the GMS reach 64%–74%, urban gross domestic product will grow to an estimated 70%–80%. The challenge lies in consolidating and deepening development along the existing corridors and improving the environmental conditions to prepare for future green growth developments.
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In: http://hdl.handle.net/11540/2439
ADB's traditional role in the Pacific as a project bank in key sectors such as infrastructure is effectively complemented by its activities as a knowledge bank. Through its TA projects, ADB supports extensive economic, sector, and thematic work, including the widely read Pacific Studies Series. ADB also plays an important role as a partner in supporting key reform efforts (e.g. private sector development) and in policy dialogue and donor harmonization efforts. ADB's activities in the Pacific, both at the national and regional levels are guided by the Pacific Strategy 2005– 2009: Responding to the Priorities of the Poor. Key benefits arising from completed and ongoing ADB assistance towards the three objectives of the strategy are illustrated.
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In: http://hdl.handle.net/11540/2439
ADB's traditional role in the Pacific as a project bank in key sectors such as infrastructure is effectively complemented by its activities as a knowledge bank. Through its TA projects, ADB supports extensive economic, sector, and thematic work, including the widely read Pacific Studies Series. ADB also plays an important role as a partner in supporting key reform efforts (e.g. private sector development) and in policy dialogue and donor harmonization efforts. ADB's activities in the Pacific, both at the national and regional levels are guided by the Pacific Strategy 2005– 2009: Responding to the Priorities of the Poor. Key benefits arising from completed and ongoing ADB assistance towards the three objectives of the strategy are illustrated.
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In: IDE-JETRO Series
PART I: GENERAL VIEWS Prologue: Progress in Cross-Border Movement and the Development of Border Economic Zones-- Toshihiro Kudo and Masami Ishida 1. Thailand's Approach Toward the Management of Migrant Workers-- Michiko Ito 2. What is Cross-Border Transport Agreement (CBTA)?-- Masami Ishida PART II. INTRODUCING EACH BORDER IN MEKONG REGION 3. Southern Economic Corridor: Moc Bai-Bavet Border-- Masaya Shiraishi 4. Cambodia: The Economic Potential of the Thai-Border Areas-- Kanjiro Yagura 5. East-West Economic Corridor: Lao Bao-Dansavanh Border-- Masaya Shiraishi 6. Impacts of Cross-Border Infrastructure Developments: the Case of First and Second Lao-Thai Mekong Friendship Bridges-- Suchnilanh Keola 7. Development of Border Area in Myanmar: Focusing on Myawaddy- Maesot Border-- Toshihiro Kudo 8. Border Trade and Economic Zones on the North-South Economic Corridor: Focusing on the Connecting Points between the Four Countries-- Takao Tsuneishi 9. Economic Disparity of the China-Vietnam Border Economic Regions-- Ryo Ikebe 10. Myanmar'S Border Trade with China: Roads, Gates, and Peace-- Toshihiro Kudo PART III SUMMARY Epilogue: Potentiality of Border Economic Zones and Future Prospects-- Masami Ishida
The large market size and abundant resources of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including a large, motivated and cheap workforce, a rich agricultural base, extensive timber and fisheries resources, considerable potential mineral resources, and vast energy resources have seen the subregion increasingly recognized as a new frontier of Southeast Asian economic strength.This book aims to assess the recent economic, social and political developments in the GMS and identify emerging opportunities and challenges facing the successful transition towards a market-driven economy. The countries of the GMS are at a critical juncture where subregional efforts and cooperation must be made to fully address the rapidly evolving issues that are vital to appropriate policy formation, yet which remain widely debatable. The deliberations here shed light on the development stages and offer policy recommendations for pushing forward subregional cooperation