Key Governance Issues in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam
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The four Greater Mekong Subregion governments of Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, and Viet Nam have stated their strong commitment to good governance, including
- sound macroeconomic and financial management
- participatory pro-poor policies
- effective delivery of public services, and
- enforcement of contractual and property rights
The four studies included in this publication are expected to contribute to a better understanding of these governance issues, and encourage citizens and their development partners to help meet the governments' commitments to tackle the challenges ahead.
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Abbreviations, Foreword, Acknowledgements [ PDF: 140kb | 8 pages ]
Chapter 1:
Background [ PDF: 27kb | 4 pages ]
ADB Approach to Effective Governance and Public Management
- Anticorruption
- Poverty Reduction
Indicators of Governance in the GMS
Chapter 2:
Summary of Cambodia Governance Assessment [ PDF: 77kb | 15 pages ]
Basic Parameters of Governance in Cambodia
- Historical Background
- The 1993 Constitution
- Economic System
The Public Sector
- The Legislature
- The Executive
- The Judiciary
Civil Society
- The Private Sector
- Nongovernment Organizations
- The Media
Present Reform Context
- Public Finance Reform
- Public Administration Reform
- Civil Administrative Reform
- Reform of the Military
- Decentralization
Judicial and Legal Reform
- Judicial Reform
- Legal Reform
- Regional Integration
- Economic Implications of Reform
- External Assistance for Governance Reforms
- Key Issues
- Recommendations for the RGC
- Recommendations for Donors
Conclusion
Chapter 3:
Summary of Lao PDR Governance Assessment [ PDF: 337kb | 15 pages ]
Basic Parameters of Governance
- Historical Background
The Lao People’s Revolutionary Party
The 1991 Constitution
The Public Sector
- Structure of Government
The National Assembly
External Relations
The Civil Service
Public Financial Management
Selected Line Ministries and Departments
Subnational Government
Legal and Judicial System
Public-Private Interface
Accountability Institutions
Civil Society
The Media
Present Reform Prospects
- The National Assembly
- Public Administration Reform
- Public Financial Management Reform
- Line Ministries and Departments: Sectoral Reform
- Subnational Government Reform
- Legal and Judicial System Reform
- Public-Private Interface Reforms
- Reform of Accountability Institutions
- Civil Society and Media Reform
Conclusion
Chapter 4:
Summary of Thailand Governance Assessment [ PDF: 175kb | 15 pages ]
Basic Parameters of Governance in Thailand
- Historical Background
- The 1997 Constitution
- The Public Sector
- Structure of Government
The Legislature
The Executive
Legal and Judicial System
Subnational Government
Political Parties
Civil Society
Relationship between the Public and Private Sectors
- Financial Market Regulation
- Privatization, Commercialization, and State Enterprise Reform
Accountability Institutions
- National Counter Corruption Commission
- Office of the Auditor General
- The Ombudsmen
Present Reform Prospects
- Civil Service Reform
- Public Finance Reform
- Reform of Service Delivery in Line Ministries and Departments
- Decentralization
- Opportunities
- Recommendations
Accountability Institutions
- National Counter Corruption Commission
- Office of the Auditor General
Relationship between the Public and Private Sectors
- State Enterprise Sector Reform
- The Legal and Regulatory Environment
- Forms and Methods of Privatization
- Corporate Governance and Performance Monitoring
- Social, Labor, and Environmental Concerns
- Public Information and Education
Conclusion
Chapter 5:
Summary of Viet Nam Governance Assessment [ PDF: 162kb | 13 pages ]
Basic Parameters of Governance
- Historical Background
- The Public Sector
- Structure of Government
- The Executive
- Legal and Judicial System
Civil Society
Accountability Institutions
Present Reform Prospects
- Civil Service Reform
- Public Financial Management Reform
- Legal and Judicial Reform
- Ensuring Wider Access to Justice
- Creating a Level Playing Field
- Local Government Reforms
- Reforms to Increase Participation
- Reforms to Improve Accountability
- Conclusion
Chapter 6:
Promoting Effective Governance in the GMS Through Bank Operations [ PDF: 78kb | 2 pages ]
Applying the ADB’s Governance Policy to the GMS
Improving Government through Changes in Bank Operation
Conclusion
References [ PDF: 105kb | 3 pages ]
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The analyses and assessments contained herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the
Asian Development Bank, or its Board of Directors or the governments they represent.
The Asian Development Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this
publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequences for their use.
In this publication, the term “country” does not imply on the part of the Asian Development
Bank any judgment as to the legal or other status of any territorial entity.
© Asian Development Bank 2001
ISBN No.971-561-354-3
Stock No. 030301
Published by the Asian Development Bank
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