This book explores the issue of poverty reduction within mainland Southeast Asia with a specific focus on the impact of the private sector and tourism. Covering Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Yunnan, the book discusses how success in poverty reduction has come about largely...

1. The Evolution of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin -- 2. The Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Northeast Thailand -- 3. Divergent Pathways of Rice Farming in Ubon Ratchathani Province -- 4. Farmer Organizations in Ubon Ratchathani Province -- 5. From Subsistence to Commercial Rice...

The financial crisis in Asia has brought to the fore the question of the appropriate policies for recovery and for future sustainable development. One area of particular importance is the treatment of foreign investors. Foreign direct investment has played a leading role in many of the economies...

In addition to existing gas producing countries, there are several emerging countries in Southeast Asia that are promoting gas production and use. Since rising energy needs will increase Asia’s dependency on imported oil, the further development of gas resources will play an increasingly...