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ເອກະສານການ ຄົ້ນຄ້ວາ
This 2007 research paper, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and IUCN, examines the environmental and social impacts of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Laos, specifically focusing on hydropower, mining, and construction. It analyzes the tension between the government's goal of attracting investment for economic growth and the resulting environmental degradation and social displacement.
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The Environmental Impacts of Trade Liberalization in the Hydropower, Mining and Construction Material Sectors of Lao PDR
This 2007 research paper examines the environmental impacts of trade liberalization and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the hydropower, mining, and construction materials sectors of Lao PDR. It analyzes how economic growth and regional trade agreements, such as AFTA and ACFTA, drive resource extraction and infrastructure development, while highlighting the gaps in environmental governance and the need for stronger implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
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Document type: Research paper