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International articles, research works and expert insights from the four countries. Titles and abstracts are available in all five languages; the full text keeps its language of publication.

12 documents

Expert insight
Laos2026

Expert perspective: Closing the technical skills gap for Laos' renewable energy expansion

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This expert piece examines the technical skills gap facing Laos as it expands renewable energy capacity, drawing on the author's engagement with training institutions and project developers. It identifies specific skill shortages and proposes a phased approach to workforce development.

Human resource developmentDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.009Original
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Myanmar2026

Expert perspective: Building guide capacity for community-based river tourism in Myanmar

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This expert piece discusses the capacity-building needs of community-based tourism guides working along Myanmar's river routes, based on the author's field observations. It identifies gaps in language and safety training and proposes a modular training approach.

TourismDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.012Original
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Cambodia2026

Expert perspective: Building digital literacy in provincial civil services across CLMV

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This expert piece reflects on lessons from digital literacy training programmes for civil servants in Cambodia and neighbouring countries. It highlights common implementation challenges and identifies factors associated with sustained skill adoption after training ends.

Human resource developmentDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.006Original
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Viet Nam2026

Expert perspective: A clean energy transition roadmap for CLMV countries to 2035

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This piece shares an expert perspective on a clean energy transition roadmap for CLMV countries to 2035, focusing on current financial and technical barriers. The author proposes policy priorities to promote harmonised renewable energy investment across the four countries.

Green transition and climate responseDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.003Reviewed
Research work
Laos2026

Value chain upgrading potential in Laos' agro-processing sector: a firm-level analysis

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This research analyses value chain upgrading potential among agro-processing firms in Laos using firm-level survey data. Results indicate that access to quality certification support is a key differentiator between firms able to enter export markets and those confined to domestic sales. The paper offers targeted policy recommendations.

Trade and investmentDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.008Original
Research work
Myanmar2026

Border checkpoint delays and their effect on cross-border trade costs in Myanmar

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This research quantifies how border checkpoint processing delays affect trade costs for exporters and importers operating along Myanmar's land borders. Using shipment tracking data, the study estimates the cost impact of delay and identifies checkpoints where improvements would yield the largest gains.

Trade and investmentDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.011Original
Research work
Viet Nam2025

Machine learning for rice yield forecasting using climate and soil data in the Mekong Delta

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This study develops a machine learning model to forecast rice yield based on climate, soil and cropping history data from several provinces in the Mekong Delta. The model achieves higher forecast accuracy than traditional statistical methods. Findings suggest potential for wider application in other rice-growing areas across CLMV.

Smart agricultureDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.002Machine translation
Research work
Cambodia2026

Economic spillover effects of heritage tourism on host communities along the East–West Economic Corridor

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This research estimates the economic spillover effects of heritage tourism on host communities located along the East–West Economic Corridor. Using local expenditure survey data, the study finds significant but unevenly distributed income gains. It offers recommendations for more inclusive benefit-sharing mechanisms.

TourismDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.005Original
International article
Myanmar2025

Soil moisture sensor networks for irrigation scheduling in Myanmar's central dry zone

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This article evaluates the use of low-cost soil moisture sensor networks to guide irrigation scheduling in Myanmar's central dry zone. Field trial data indicate meaningful water savings without yield loss when sensor-guided scheduling replaces fixed calendar irrigation. The article discusses scaling considerations for similar dry zone contexts.

Smart agricultureDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.010Original
International article
Viet Nam2026

Monitoring flow variability in the lower Mekong River using multi-temporal remote sensing data

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This study uses multi-temporal satellite imagery to analyse flow variability in the lower Mekong River during 2015–2025. Results show a marked shift in seasonal flow patterns compared with the historical hydrological cycle. The study proposes a monitoring framework combining remote sensing and ground stations to improve early warning reliability.

Mekong water resourcesDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.001Reviewed
International article
Laos2025

Sediment transport changes in the mainstream Mekong following upstream reservoir operations

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This article analyses changes in sediment transport along the mainstream Mekong River associated with upstream reservoir operations, using a decade of sampled sediment load data. Findings show a substantial decline in suspended sediment reaching downstream reaches. The article discusses implications for riverbank stability and delta sustainability.

Mekong water resourcesDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.007Original
International article
Cambodia2025

Drought resilience of smallholder rice systems in the Tonle Sap floodplain

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This article examines the drought resilience of smallholder rice farming systems around the Tonle Sap floodplain, drawing on household survey data collected over three growing seasons. Findings indicate that access to supplementary irrigation is the strongest predictor of yield stability. The article discusses implications for regional agricultural resilience programmes.

Smart agricultureDOI 10.48550/clmv.2026.004Original