| Sector | Project | Participating Countries | Estimated Cost in US$ Million | Financing in US$ Million | Status | Implementation Schedule | Flagship | Contact Information |
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| Agriculture | AGR022: Regularization of Agricultural Products between Myanmar and Thailand PROFILE
The project aims for more efficient and transparent supply of raw materials from Myanmar to Thailand. It would involve the establishment of small produce-buying agricultural/agribusiness enterprises at Myawaddy (and eventually elsewhere in Mon and Kayin states) for crops for which there is a ready market in Thailand (especially chilies, onions, garlic, and fruits). These would include infrastructure in the form of small warehouses, loading bays, access roads, and packaging facilities, as well as a slaughterhouse at Myawaddy in the medium term.
The investment format could be a Thai-Myanmar joint venture with the private sector | Myanmar, Thailand | 0.1 | NA | Proposed | Short term | East-West Economic Corridor | Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand |
| Agriculture | AGR023: Regularization of Agricultural Products from Lao PDR PROFILE
The project aims for more efficient and transparent supply of raw materials entering Thailand from Lao PDR. It would involve the establishment of small produce-buying agricultural/agribusiness enterprises/agencies in Savannakhet (and eventually elsewhere throughout Savannakhet province) for crops for which there is a ready market in Thailand (especially mungbeans, chilies, peanuts, onions, garlic, and fruits). It also envisages the purchase of some materials (especially garlic, and perhaps pigs) from farmers in Viet Nam at a site at Dansavanh near the Lao PDR-Viet Nam border. The enterprises/agencies would include infrastructure in the form of small warehouses, loading bays, access roads, and packaging facilities.
The investment format could be a Thai-Lao PDR joint venture with the private sector. | Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.1 | NA | Proposed | Short term | East-West Economic Corridor | Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Thailand and Ministry of Commerce, Lao PDR. |
| Agriculture | AGR024: Handicrafts, Nontimber Forest Products, and Plants Processing in Savannakhet PROFILE
The project aims to develop cooperative production of handicrafts and other traditional products between Myanmar, Thailand, Lao PDR and Viet Nam. It involves the establishment of a handicraft production center in Savannakhet on the industrial estate at Savan Seno Special Economic Zone. The center will combine raw materials from the entire EWEC area with local skills to produce either final goods or unfinished goods suitable for further processing elsewhere (e.g., silver thread for jewelry; treated rattan and wood products for finishing as furniture/decorative products in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Hue/Da Nang, etc.). The center will also provide training for artisans.
The investment format could be a Thai-Lao PDR joint venture | Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam | NA | NA | Proposed | Medium-term | East-West Economic Corridor | Savannakhet City Local government |
| Agriculture | AGR025: Raising Cattle along the Road No. 9 PROFILE
The project aims to improvement of natural grass area, and raising cattle. Six districts along the Route No. 9 have large areas suitable for raising cattle which can be exported to Thailand and Viet Nam.
The investment format could be a Thai-Lao PDR joint venture | Lao PDR | 2 | NA | Proposed | Medium-term | East-West Economic Corridor | Local government and provincial agriculture and forestry office |
| Agriculture | AGR026: Fish Processing in Mawlamyine PROFILE
The project will involve the construction of a fish landing stage with washing and cleaning facilities, cold stores, freezing plant, and refrigerated storage for fish and shrimps. Ice-production capacity may be needed. Refrigerated trucks will transport produce to Mae Sot for sale and distribution within Thailand. The project will also involve the promotion of appropriate intensive aquaculture technology by the joint-venture company to small farmers, based on Thai experience of providing inputs on credit .
Investment format would be a Thai-Myanmar joint venture with the private sector. | Myanmar | 0.5 | NA | Proposed | Short term | East-West Economic Corridor | |
| Energy | ENE001: Rural Electrification Along Route 9 PROFILE
The project aims to provide electricity to 74 villages in the districts of Khanthabouly, Outhoumphone, Adsaphangthap, Phalamxay, Phin, and Sepon, and will involve installation of (i) distribution lines for 48 km from Sepon to Phin and associated transformers, (ii) 115/22Kv Substation at Sethamouak, and (iii) traffic lights on bridges along Route 9 in Savannakhet.
Proposed by Savannakhet Provincial Government (Lao PDR). | Lao PDR | 5 | NA | Proposed | Proposed implementation over 3 years. | East-West Economic Corridor | Electricite du Laos (EdL) |
| Energy | ENE002: Natural Gas Pipeline Distribution System for the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC) PROFILE
The project would involve project definition, feasibility study, and construction, operations and maintenance of a natural gas pipeline distribution system running from the Chan May Seaport in Thua Thien Hue Province in central Viet Nam to other parts of Viet Nam, and to Lao PDR and Thailand.
Proposed by the Hue Provincial Government (Viet Nam). | Lao PDR, Thailand, Viet Nam | 250 | NA | Proposed | Preparation procedure: 6-12 months, Construction: 2 years, Trial operation: 2 months | East-West Economic Corridor | Agencies/Ministries concerned in Viet Nam, Lao PDR, and Thailand |
| Energy | ENE003: Feasibility Study for Thailand - Myanmar Interconnection Project (Mae Sot [Thailand]-Thaton [Myanmar]) PROFILE
The project would involve the conduct of a feasibility study that will indicate an appropriate transmission system interconnection between Mae Sot and Thaton, and thus address the power shortage in Myanmar, particularly in EWEC areas.
Proposed by Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT). | Myanmar, Thailand | 0.25 | NA | Proposed | One year project | East-West Economic Corridor | To be determined by Electricity Generating Authoirity of Thailand (EGAT). |
| Energy | ENE004: 115 kV Transmission System Upgrading in and around Thakek (Lao PDR) PROFILE
The project aims to construct a double circuit transmission line from Theun Hinboun Power CO. (THPC)- owned switch station to Thakek SS, in order to meet rising power demand in Central Region network (with high industrial load from gold and mining operations).
EDL, WB (IDA) | Lao PDR | NA | NA | Proposed | 2007- | East-West Economic Corridor | Mr. Zhi Liu, Infrastructure Sector Coord., WB Bangkok Fax 662 686 8301 |
| Investment | INV001: Feasibility Study of Establishing Special Economic Zone/Industrial Base in Savan-Seno, Lao PDR
The project involved selection of appropriate area for Special Economic Zone, industrial zone, and distribution center and development of 1) production base, 2) distribution zone for stock, packaging, sizing and transporting, 3) utility services such as waster water treatment plant, electricity plant, telecommunication, water supply system, road, and drainage system, 4) one stop service to facilitate trade and investment, and 5) training center. The targeted industries are resource base industry such as food and wood processing, market leading industry, labor intensive industry such as textile and electronics and tourism.
Part of the EWEC Action Plan. The feasibility study final report (prepared with assistance by the Government of Thailand) was completed in early 2006 | Lao PDR, Thailand | 0.3 | 0.3 | Completed | 2005-2006 | East-West Economic Corridor | Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. Savan Seno Special Economic Zone Authority |
| Investment | INV008: Lane Xang Minerals Ltd.
Lane Xang Mineral/Oxiana Sepone Gold and Copper Mine mine has a life of at least 15 years, is expected to be fully operational (7 days/week) in April 2005 with a monthly output of about 5,000 tons/month, which is expected to be transported in containers, about 150km to Thailand (Lambe Buanbang Port) and a port in Viet Nam which is yet to be determined.
Private | Lao PDR | 205 | 205 | Ongoing | | East-West Economic Corridor | Government of Lao PDR |
| Investment | INV011: Special Border Zone (SBZ) in Mae Sot, Thailand. PROFILE
The project aims to develop a Special Border Zone (SBZ) in Mae Sot, Thailand to provide a well-planned facility with complete infrastructure to facilitate the import, temporary storage, processing, value adding, and reexport (as well as for sale in the Thai domestic market) of agricultural products and other raw materials such as wood and precious stones. This facility can be a focal point for cross-border trade and investment under the EWEC initiative. The project will involve: (i) developing the SBZ with an initial area of 50 ha (with another 50 ha for future expansion) consisting of some ready-built warehouses for lease as well as land parcels for sale for the construction of warehouses/factory units; (ii) possible activities besides agricultural and food processing are household plastic items, and the assembly of bicycles and motorcycles and agricultural equipment for export to Myanmar and, in the long term, to South Asia via Mawlamyine. In the medium to long term, a jewelry and ornaments center could be established; (iii) establishment of a welcome center for the institutionalization of informal trade can be located in the SBZ as a key supporting initiative for the promotion of cross-border trade and investment; and (iv) on-site physical infrastructure requirements are estimated broadly as follows: water supply: 0.9 million cubic meters (MCM) per year; electricity demand: 30 megawatts (MW); telephone lines: 100; wastewater generated: 2.2 MCM/year; solid waste generated: 5,000 tons/year; and internal roads.
The project should be implemented as a joint venture between IEAT and the private sector. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as IN-1). | Thailand | 30 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand |
| Investment | INV012: Feasibility Study on the Establishment of Special Border Economic Zone (SBEZ) in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand PROFILE
The feasibility study on the development of the SBZ will consist of strategic location, initial environmental evaluation and environmental migration, feasibility to develop the existing sea port, conceptual design of land use investment in each stage, feasibility of financial and economic return, investment demand survey, regulation and privilege to support the investment and trade activities, and study on management system and operational mechanism..
Public | Thailand | 0.4 | NA | Proposed | 2005-2008 | East-West Economic Corridor | Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand |
| Investment | INV013: Special Border Zone (SBZ) in Mukdahan, Thailand
The project aims to develop a Special Border Zone (SBZ), which will consist of an initial area of 30 ha (with another 50 ha for future expansion) consisting of some ready-built warehouses for lease as well as land parcels for sale for the construction of warehouses/factory units. Possible activities besides agricultural and food processing are household consumer items, automotive parts and motorcycles, and agricultural equipment for export to the Lao PDR and Viet Nam. A welcome center for the institutionalization of informal trade can be located in the SBZ as a key supporting initiative for the promotion of cross-border trade and investment.
The project should be implemented as a private sector initiative with IEAT possibly as a joint-venture partner. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as IN-2). | Thailand | 20 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand |
| Investment | INV014: Savan-Seno Special Economic Zone (SEZ)
There are potential industries in the zone area including fertilizer production, agro-industry and bulking/distribution services, and slaughterhouse and cold storage/freezer facilities (in the medium term). Other possibilities are wood processing (including a pulp and paper mill in the long term), production of gypsum boards, other construction materials such as granite tiles, and light manufacturing such as garments and apparel and handicrafts. It is necessary to materialize these potentials. It is proposed that only 50 ha be developed for the first phase with provisions for expansion to 100 ha in the long term in subsequent phases, based on land uptake· The zone development should include some ready-built warehouses for lease as well as land parcels for sale for the construction of warehouses/factory units.
The project should be implemented as a joint public-private sector initiative with preferably a foreign joint-venture partner. Part of EWEC Action plan. The Government of Thailand provided assistance in the form of preparation of the feasibility study. | Lao PDR | 63 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand. Savan Seno Special Economic Zone Authority |
| Investment | INV015: Livestock Processing in Savannakhet PROFILE
The project would involve the establishment of a slaughterhouse and cold storage/freezer and processing facilities in Savannakhet on the industrial estate at Savan Seno Special Economic Zone. The slaughterhouse would buy live animals (pigs, cattle, buffalo) from farmers, traders, etc., and produce fresh and frozen cuts of meat, offal, hides for tanning, etc., which would be exported to Thailand and Viet Nam for consumption and further processing at Mukdahan and elsewhere.
The investment could be a Thai-Lao PDR joint venture with the private sector. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as AGI-3). | Lao PDR | 2 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Savannakhet City Local government |
| Investment | INV016: Wood Processing in Savannakhet PROFILE
The project would involve the establishment of wood-processing facilities in Savannakhet on the industrial estate at Savan Seno Special Economic Zone. The factory would purchase both hardwoods (for furniture components, high-quality flooring, and paneling) and plantation woods (e.g., eucalyptus, acacia?for knock-down furniture components, wood chips, and construction materials).
The investment could be a Thai-Lao PDR joint venture. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as AGI-4). | Lao PDR | 7 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Savannakhet City Local government |
| Investment | INV017: Border Trading Zone Dansavanh, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR
The project will aim to transform existing warehouses, currently used for informal trade purposes, to formal bonded warehouses to facilitate the institutionalization of informal trade. The proposed zone will consist of a security area around the existing warehouses with adequate provisions for constructing new warehouses in a total area of around 10 ha.
Private | Lao PDR | 2 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Savannakhet Provincial government |
| Investment | INV018: Timber Complex in Lao Bao Industrial Zone (IZ), Quang Tri, Viet Nam
The project will aim to develop the 10 ha of the Lao Bao IZ as a timber industrial complex with provision for some adjacent lots for the manufacture of consumer items and agro processing in the event of demand. The primary demand for this facility is expected to come from wood-processing industries using imported timber from the Lao PDR as well as plantation wood from Viet Nam. Semiprocessing in Lao Bao before exporting or further processing at Hue or Da Nang will allow some local retention of value adding.
Private. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as IN-5) | Viet Nam | 2 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Provincial Peoples Committee of Quang Tri Province |
| Investment | INV019: Wood Processing in Lao Bao PROFILE
The project would involve the establishment of wood-processing facilities on the proposed industrial estate in Lao Bao. The factory would purchase plantation woods from the Lao PDR and Viet Nam (e.g., eucalyptus, acacia?for knock-down furniture, wood chips, and construction materials). Turning, finishing, varnishing of products, and furniture assembly would be undertaken to the extent possible (using other local forest products such as gums and resins if possible) and the factory would be linked in a value chain to other enterprises in Viet Nam for further processing of its outputs into high-value products for domestic consumption and for export.
The investment could be a Lao PDR-Viet Nam joint venture | Viet Nam | 7 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Local government |
| Investment | INV020: Building of Warehouses in Lao Bao Special Economic Zone PROFILE
The project will involve the construction of 3,000 sqm warehouse and storage facilities at the Lao Bao Special Economic Zone. At present Lao Bao Special Economic Zone has invested around US$ 25 million to construct infrastructure such as electricity system, water supply system and telecommunication system for the convenience of investors and exporters. When the EWEC is complete, goods produced and transported at Lao Bao will increase rapidly and therefore building warehouses is necessary.
Private | Viet Nam | 1 | NA | Proposed | Estimated 2-year implementation | East-West Economic Corridor | Provincial Peoples Committee of Quang Tri Province |
| Investment | INV021: Expansion of the Lien Chieu and Hoa Khanh Industrial Zones, Da Nang, Viet Nam PROFILE
The project will assist in the expansion the Lien Chieu and Hoa Khanh Industrial Zone by 216ha to the northwest to serve the needs of the investors. The project will include the development of infrastructure system, such as roads, electricity, telecommunication, water supply and sanitation.
The estimated costs include US$20 for the infrastructure development and a US$0.30 million for a technical assistance for a feasibility study . | Viet Nam | 20.3 | NA | Proposed | Estimated 2-year implementation | East-West Economic Corridor | Danang Industrial and Export Processing Zone Authority |
| Investment | INV022: Developing the Remaining Infrastructure Part of Lien Chieu Industrial Zone PROFILE
The project will involve the development of the remaining part of Lien Chieu Industrial Zone, about 273ha, to serve the needs of investors. The project will include the development of infrastructure system, such as roads, electricity, telecommunication, water supply and sanitation.
Public/Private | Viet Nam | 40 | NA | Proposed | Estimated 2-year implementation | East-West Economic Corridor | Danang Industrial and Export Processing Zone Authority |
| Investment | INV023: Small and Medium Industry (SMI) Park at Phu Bai Industrial Zone, Hue, Viet Nam PROFILE
The project will aim to provide ready-built factory units and adequate infrastructure within a portion of the Phu Bai IZ for the purpose of (i) promoting new domestic industries and (ii) relocating existing SMIs in Hue that are situated in unsuitable areas close to residential areas and without adequate infrastructure. This will lead to improvements in the urban environment in Hue as well as facilitate the development of domestic industries that will benefit from the availability of facilities and services at Phu Bai IZ.
The project could be implemented as a Thai-Viet Nam or other private sector joint venture. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as IN-6). | Viet Nam | 17 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Hue Local government |
| Investment | INV024: Harmonization of Industrial Zone Management Policies and Rationalizing Industrial Zones PROFILE
The project aims to (i) provide common clear, transparent policies pertaining to incentives, approval procedures, and licensing requirements and conditions, incentives, land conditions, fee structures, and management regulations for IZs, EPZs, and Special Border Zones in the EWEC to enhance the competitiveness of the entire region; and (ii) to rationalize the establishment of industrial estates and zones in the EWEC region in order to increase efficiency of investments in infrastructure provision and enhance urban planning and land-use zoning regulations and guidelines pertaining to establishing industrial establishments.
Public. Identified in EWEC Pre-Investment Study (as IN-10 and IN-11). | Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam | 0.7 | NA | Proposed | | East-West Economic Corridor | Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnam, Local Government in the Lao PDR, Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand |
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