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North-South Economic CorridorObjectivesThe objectives of the North-South Economic Corridor flagship initiative are: (i) to facilitate trade and development between and among Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, and Yunnan Province, PRC; (ii) to reduce transport costs in the project influence area, and move goods and passengers more efficiently; and (iii) to reduce poverty, support development of rural and border areas, increase earnings of low-income groups, provide employment opportunities for women, and promote tourism in its influence area. Read the executive summary. [ PDF: 5 pages | 203kb ] Participating GMS CountriesPRC, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam Programs and ProjectsCore Transport
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