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Publications Year 2005
Annotated Bibliography: Migration in the Greater Mekong Subregion by Asian Migrant Centre. (Hong Kong: Asia Migrant Center, 2005.)
The present bibliography is an updated version of the first bibliography published in 2002. It includes all the references listed in the previous publication, along with the new ones. It is a product of the research project on "migration in the Mekong."
The reference covered in this book include books, monographs, conference proceedings, project summaries and web-based materials, selecting the most relevant publications and annotated them, with particular focus on the countries, topics/issues, actions, groups and responses that they deal with.To download this publication, please click here (161 pages, 467 KB Acrobat file). For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email amc@pacific.net.hk or visit its website.
This is the third book to be published under the Mekong media fellowship program "Our Mekong: A Vision amid Globalisation"
From the craggy, grey scenery of Tibet to the warm green and brown colours of the Mekong Delta, this book gives readers snapshots of some of the key issues of a day in the Mekong Region - drugs, migration, border trade, wildlife trade, ethnic identity, infrastructure development.
"Bustling Borders: Reportage from Our Mekong" is the third compilation of in-depth articles and photos essays on transboundary issues done by journalists from the six Mekong countries - the journalists who know their region best, and have a stake in its development.
The writers and photojournalists who contributed to this book, from Cambodia, China, Burma, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, are the third group of fellows who have completed the 'Our Mekong: A Vision amid Globalization' media fellowship programme coordinated by Inter Press Service (IPS) Asia Pacific with the financial support of the Rockefeller Foundation, Southeast Asia.For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email mekong@ipsnews.net or visit its website.
A publication by the Development Analysis Network.
An often overlooked aspect of the Cambodian economy's increasing integration with its neighbours and the world is the development of cross border trade. Located between the economic powerhouses of Thailand and Vietnam, Cambodia is keen to expand its market access. This working paper, part of a larger regional study produced by the Development Analysis Network, focuses on Cambodia's trade environment and policy and its experience of cross border trade, particularly the role and impact of supply side factors.
The organization and conduct of cross border trade are illustrated through case studies of two areas, one adjacent to Thailand and one to Vietnam. The trade in specific commodities is examined: exports of readymade garments to Thailand and imports of shoes, vegetables and processed foods from Vietnam. Importantly, the paper studies the implications of cross border trade for household welfare, particularly for the poor.To download the publication, please click here. (76 Pages, 788 KB, Acrobat file) For inquiries on how to obtain hard copies, please email cdri@camnet.com.kh or visit its website.
This publication is the fourth in a series produced by the Development Analysis Network (DAN) with contributions from leading development research institutes in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. The theme for DAN IV is the Cross Border Economy of the four member countries of DAN, focusing on regional and cross border trade and trade-facilitation policy, structure and conduct of both formal and informal trade and the impact on household welfare, especially of those living along the border zone.
"All four countries view cross border opportunities as being very important from their own perspective. Thailand looks at it from its larger vision of transforming itself as a regional economic hub through 'open regionalism', while Vietnam views cross border economic development as an important strategy of reaching out to remote, backward communities on the one hand and good preparation for eventual WTO accession. It has undertaken an aggressive policy of creating border economic zones all along its borders. Cambodia and Laos are well aware of their strategic location between two powerhouses, Vietnam and Thailand, and keen to expand market access in the region- all the more urgent in light of the withdrawal of garments quotas from January 2005."
To download the publication, please click on the links below Cover page (11 pages, 136 KB, Acrobat File) Introduction (16 pages, 185 KB, Acrobat File) Cambodia : 1 (10 pages, 961 KB, Acrobat File) 2 (52 pages, 295 KB, Acrobat File) Lao PDR : 1 (8 pages, 142 KB, Acrobat File) 2 (18 pages, 182 KB, Acrobat File) 3 (28 pages, 227 KB, Acrobat File) 4 (5 pages, 104 KB, Acrobat File) 5 (5 pages, 3 MB, Acrobat File) Thailand : 1 (14 pages, 160 KB, Acrobat File) 2 (18 pages, 498 KB, Acrobat File) 3 (20 pages, 563 KB, Acrobat File) 4 (6 pages, 137 KB,Acrobat File) Vietnam : 1 (8 pages, 143 KB, Acrobat File) 2 (12 pages, 457 KB, Acrobat File) 3 (18 pages, 3 MB, Acrobat File) 4 (12 pages, 578 KB, Acrobat File) For inquiries on how to obtain hard copies, please email cdri@camnet.com.kh or visit its website.
This book is a product of a conference called "Experiencing Southern Thailand: Current Social Transformations from People 's Perspectives, held in Pattani on June 13- 15, 2002". The conference, cohosted by the Pattani campus of Prince of Songkla University and by the Department of Anthropology of Harvard university, was made possible by financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation, the Toyota Foundation, and the Asia Center and the Deparment of Anthropology at Harvard University.
" Although Southern Thailand is a dynamic and diverse region socially, politically, and economically, it had received comparatively little attention until the recent escalation of violence and instability. While the articles in this collection were written before this period of crisis, the issues they probe reveal some of the enduring features of this unique border region and provide a backdrop for the present unrest."
"The twelve articles comprising this volume examine a wide range of social, political, and economic issues in Southern Thailand, focusing on particular questions such as: Islam compatible with Thai nationalism and the ideals of the Thai state? What features make Southern Thai politics unique? What are some social consequence of top-down developments projects in the South? How has subregional development affected southern Thailand? To what extent are women involved in community development in the South? Other articles investigate the consumption practices in a rural border community, the nang talung shadow puppet theater, the Hat Yai vegetarian festival, the feminization of nora spirit mediumship, a Dhamma walk around Lake Songkla to highlight ecological concerns, the social relationship network of the Baba Chinese business community in Phuket, and the cultural construction of a Thai community across the border in Kelantan.
The wide range of issues and ideas presented in this collection reveal the unique character of the region and the variety of cultures that contribute to its dynamic diversity."For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email info@silkwormbooks or visit its website.
Despite these complications we hope that by carefully illustrating the steps through which ornaments are derived, we will enable the reader to understand a language of division which, once learned, allows for the creation of new forms within given frameworks. In addition to extensive sections of drawing, detailing and describing ways to develop various types of ornaments, we also have included sections of photographs throughout the book, offering a limited example of the diverse use of kbach on a wide variety of objects. We do not claim to exhaustively treat Khmer ornaments, nor do we fully explore historical or theoretical dimensions here. Instead, we hope that this book provides a practical manual with description of ornaments, explanations of their elaboration, and short surveys of their use."
For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email reyum@camnet.com.kh or visit its website.
The objective of this glossary is to provide in one publication definitions of the most commonly used terms and concepts related to sexuality, gender, and reproductive health, and simple explanations of some of the most widely used concepts in social science.
The glossary stems from the need to bring greater clarity to the sexuality, gender and reproductive Health debates that are taking shape in Southeast Asia region. The terms and concepts included in the glossary have been selected to fulfill the needs of students, researchers and other persons working in these fields to understand the complex English language terminology they encounter during their work. The terms and concepts contained in the glossary are not exhaustive, with the focus placed on the most commonly used terms.To download this publication, please click here (76 pages, 226 KB Acrobat file). For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email coordinator@seaconsortium.org or visit its website.
This publication is the second volumn of the first resouce book published in 2002. This volumn focuses on an indepth study on the "quality of life" of migrants and the overall situation of migrants including updates on migration related policies.
To download the publication, please click on the links below Coverpage and Content: 8 Pages (Arcobat file, 671 KB) Introduction: 8 Pages (Acrobat file, 392.21 KB) Migration Flow Map: 7 Pages (Arcobat file, 1.61 MB) Socio-Economic Indicators (tables): 6 Pages (Arcobat file, 59.98 KB) Regional Overview: 20 Pages (Acrobat file, 2.05 MB) Quality of Life at Home: 72 Pages (Acrobat file, 5.33 MB) Quality of Life of Migrants: 62 Pages (Acrobat file, 5.14 MB) Appendices: 38 Pages (Acrobat file, 618 KB) List of Organizations 62 Pages (Acrobat file, 5.14 MB) For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email amc@pacific.net.hk or visit its website.
This book is based on a project initiated by Sisters in Islam in early 2003. The collections of eight essays published in this book describing women's groups' experiences in challenging Islamic extremism were originally research papers prepared for the international roundtable, Muslim Women Challenge Religious Extremism-Building Bridges Between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, held in Bellagio, Italy from 30 September to 2 October 2003.
The chapters here are the outcome of collaborative research, networking and co-operation among various Muslim women's groups from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The task given to the paper contributors was to identify the nature, implications and challenges that Muslim women's groups and activists face in their project to promote and acquire rights and justice for women in their respective countries.For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please contact sistersinislam@pd.jaring.my or visit its website.
This volume is the second in a series of publications that has been undertaken by the Consortium. This publication manages two other major programs for nationals of Southeast Asian and China: a three-week leadership training course on gender, sexuality, and health conducted annually at rotating venues in the region, and a research award program for young scholars to advance their work in the fields of gender, sexuality and health.
This publication on Researching Sexuality and Sexual Health in Southeast Asia and China is a compilation of eight papers selected from presentations given at the 6th Asia-Pacific Social Sciences and Medicine Conference in Kunming, China, during October 14-18, 2002. The selected papers provide some indication of the state of sexuality and sexual health research in the region. There is an emphasis on knowledge and behavior, and most of the studies focus on youth or other so-called risk groups.For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please contact coordinator@seaconsortium.org or visit its website.
"Development projects" have paid much attention to technical and financial factors both in literature and practice. However, little has been done on social and environmental dimensions especially in small-scale rural projects.
This book analyses four development projects carried out in a Hmong community in Namon Neua village - the authors home village where he grew up and finished primary school - in rural Laos. It is about "how" rather than "what" the projects create, and their impacts on the local environment and livelihoods. This book will be of benefit to state planners, aid agencies and donors, development practitioners, scholars and researchers as well as others concerned about development, environment and resource management issues in Laos and the countries of the Mekong region.For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please contact rcsd@chiangmai.ac.th or visit its website.
Attitudes towards sexuality and fender in South and Southeast Asia have begun to change in decent decades. However, diverse forces –such as the resurgence of religious fundamentalism, increased militarization, the spread of HIV/AIDS, and the continued preference for male children coupled with constraints on women’s power to control all aspects of their lives –continue to have negative consequences.
This volume analyzes and documents the groundbreaking work done by many organizations to bring issues of sexuality and rights to public attention, to expand the freedoms of women and sexual minorities and to the highlight the unfair distinctions of faced by those not conforming to gender and sexual norms across a range of expression, behaviors and identities in Asia.
This volume covers eight countries in South and Southeast Asia. The contributors address issues of power and social hierarchies by using the principles of justice, equality, non-discrimination, and access to rights and services. They cover diverse issues like sexual rights, sexuality education, sexual health services, transsexuals and other sexual minorities, HIV/AIDS prevention, as well as sex work and the representation of sexuality in popular cultures. The contributors argue that neither gender nor sexuality can be addressed in isolation from human rights and demonstrate how linking sexuality and gender with human rights has an impact on people’s lives across intersecting issues and contexts.
For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please visit Sage's website.
This book makes significant contributions in several areas. It provides an opportunity for Chinese and international audiences to examine the official, historical, and cultural discourses related to gender and sexuality.
This books consists of eight chapters, addressing cultural and historical aspects of Chinese sexuality, state policies and sexuality, gender and sexuality, prositution in China, homosexuality, sexuality violence, sexuality education, and HIV/AIDS prevention.For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please contact coordinator@seaconsortium.org or visit its website.
This publication includes stories of people living along the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Also included are the thoughts, desires, and experiences of the individuals. The purpose of the publication was to present the reality of the people and the continued need for assistance in the area.
Voices from the Border II is published, both in English and Thai, by the Pattanarak Foundation. For inquiries on how to obtain copies, please email info@pattanarak.or.th or visit its website.
