THE FACTS :
CAMBODIA REMAINS OCCUPIED BY VIETNAM IN VIOLATION OF 10 UN RESOLUTIONS.
UN Passes Strong Resolution on Cambodia Human Rights Abuses
Feb. 27, 1982 : UN Commission on Human Rights meeting in Geneva adopted a
resolution condemning Vietnam’s occupation of Cambodia as a violation of
Cambodian human rights. The vote was 28 in favor, 8 against, and 5 abstentions.
Oct. 21, 1986 The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution A/RES/41/6, by vote
of 116-21 with 13 abstentions, calling for a withdrawal of Vietnamese forces
from Cambodia.
IT'S IMPERATIVE FOR VIETNAM TO COMPLY WITH THIS UN RESOLUTION
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Subject: East Asia and Pacific Newsletter
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:38:13 -0400
August 24, 2009
FEATURE
Thailand Investment Climate Assessment Update released
The report finds that the overall investment environment in Thailand worsened
slightly in 2007 compared to 2004. Moreover, future investment decisions by
Thai companies could well be affected by the uncertain economic and political
environment.
Read the press release
Read the summary and download the report
AROUND THE REGION
INDONESIA: Public Expenditure Analysis and Capacity Harmonization (PEACH)
Website of the Public Expenditure Analysis and Capacity Harmonization (PEACH).
PEACH supports committed local governments to increase the effectiveness of
their development budget implementation. More
LAO PDR: Nam Theun 2 Making Steady Progress
An annual report gives updates on the project's progress. The report notes that
the project is making steady and commendable progress and highlights a range of
challenges that need to be addressed as implementation progresses. Read more
PACIFIC ISLANDS: Next Praxis Discussion Series topic: Health
Praxis, a monthly televised series where key development themes and issues are
discussed by a panel of experts, will be discussing Health on August 25, 2009.
Click to here register on the audience list (include your name, organisation,
contact number and email address) | More information on Praxis
PACIFIC ISLANDS: Development in 3D
Economic geography matters for development, and “reshaping” it to overcome the
disadvantages of location is critical for long-term growth and
poverty-reduction. This booklet provides key findings and policy advice from
World Development Report 2009 and other reports. Read more
PHILIPPINES: Filipinos Gain Recognition in Climate Change Competition
Nine Philippine projects successfully hurdled the rigorous selection process of
the World Bank Group’s 2009 Global Development Marketplace Competition, an
international contest aimed at identifying and funding innovative, early-stage
projects with high potential for development impact. Read more
PHILIPPINES: WB, Philippines Sign US$70.36M Program to Improve Irrigation
Services and Enhance Food Security
The first phase of a 15-year loan designed to improve irrigation service
delivery, boost agricultural productivity, improve governance within the
irrigation sector, and enhance food security has been signed. Read more
PHILIPPINES: World Bank Supports RP's Anti-Corruption Programs
A new World Bank study shows that deepening partnerships with the private
sector is becoming a reliable way of financing quality education and making it
accessible especially to the poor. Read more
PHILIPPINES: Private Sector Participation in Education Key to Education Reform
in Developing Countries—World Bank Study
A US$250,000 grant from the Institutional Development Fund (IDF) will help
strengthen the capacities of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission (PAGC) and
the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) in reducing corruption in government
agencies. Read more
TIMOR-LESTE: PIC Profiles: sharing knowledge resources in Timor-Leste
First in a series of interviews to know more about visitors of the Dili Public
Information Center (PIC)—who they are, why they come to use the facilities.
Read more
VIETNAM: World Bank, Vietnam signs investment in reforming and upgrading
Vietnam’s education system
The World Bank and the Government of Vietnam today signed two credits totaling
US$ 177 million—the Higher Education Development Policy Program and the School
Education Quality Assurance Program. . Read more
VIETNAM: World Bank signs US$ 190 million for innovative approach to
infrastructure development
Local Development Investment Funds Project to foster public-private partnership
and generate more funding for infrastructure development. . Read more
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