Health and Education Needs of Ethnic Minorities in the Greater Mekong Subregion

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ISBN: 971-561-353-5
Pub. Date: 2001
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This publication is a synthesis of four country studies undertaken in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Viet Nam. It

analyzes the health and education status and needs of highland ethnic minorities
identifies the constraints in improving ethnic minority groups' health and education levels
reviews policies and programs
highlights examples of good practices

62 pages.

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Maps [ PDF: 2,932kb | 10 pages ]

Ethnic Minority Populations by Province: Greater Mekong Subregion

Percent Ethnic Minority Populations in Cambodia: Selected Provinces

Percent Ethnic Minority Populations in Lao PDR

Percent Ethnic Minority Populations in Thailand: Selected Provinces

Percent Ethnic Minority Populations in Viet Nam: Selected Provinces

Ethnic Minority Populations and 1998 Literacy Rates: Cambodia Provinces

Ethnic Minority Populations and Infant Mortality Rates: Lao PDR Provinces

Ethnic Minority Populations and Literacy Rates: Lao PDR Provinces

Ethnic Minority Populations and Lower Secondary Education Enrollment in Viet Nam

Ethnic Minority Populations and Infant Mortality Rates in Viet Nam

Introduction [ PDF: 104kb | 4 pages ]

1.1 Study Goal and Objectives
1.2 Study Methodology and Key Definitions
1.3 Report Content
The Status of Ethnic Minorities [ PDF: 388kb | 12 pages ]

2.1 Ethnic Minorities in the GMS
2.2 Ethnic Minorities and the Social Sector
2.3 The Education Status of Ethnic Minorities
2.4 The Health Status of Ethnic Minorities
2.5 Environment and Ethnic Minorities
Crosscutting Themes [ PDF: 234kb | 16 pages ]

3.1 Constraints to Access
3.2 Country-Based Observations on Constraints
3.3 Finding Solutions
Recommendations [ PDF: 187kb | 6 pages ]

4.1 Replicate Good Practices in the Social Sector
4.2 Strengthen Policies and Programs

Bibliography [ PDF: 18kb | 2 pages ]

Appendixes [ PDF: 596kb | 22 pages ]

A. Country Summaries

B. Potential Health and Education Programming to Assist Ethnic Minorities in the Greater Mekong Subregion

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