Greater Mekong Subregion

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Southern Economic Corridor

Objective

The objectives of the SEC are consistent with the vision of the GMS of a prosperous, equitable, and integrated Subregion. These objectives would be achieved through increased connectivity, enhanced competitiveness and a greater sense of community. Strategies to achieve these objectives in the SEC include: (i) improving infrastructure connecting major cities, (ii) facilitating cross-border trade and private investment, (iii) developing tourism and agriculture, (iv) protecting the environment and managing water resources, and (v) enhancing productivity and competitiveness.

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Participating GMS Countries

Cambodia, Thailand, and Viet Nam

Programs and Projects

As a result of consultations with SEC Governments and Provincial Authorities held in May-June 2004, a total of 123 projects/subprojects were initially identified to comprise the updated SEC development matrix (DM). These projects fall under the following sectors: (i) Transportation; (ii) Energy; (iii) Telecommunications; (iv) Tourism; (v) Trade Facilitation; (vi) Agriculture; and (vii) Private Investment and Industrial Estates.

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