HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

Event: 39th IAIA Annual Conference Session - Without Health, There is Nothing: Health Impact Achievements in Asia

HIA for Economic Zones in the Greater Mekong Subregion

01 May 2019

Author / Speaker:

Janis Shandro, ADB - Email the author | Other materials by the author

There are over 500 special economic zones (SEZs) across the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). This HIA framework was developed to identify, mitigate, and manage health risks and impacts in economic zones of the Greater Mekong Subregion and address transboundary issues associated with human migration. It proposes HIA as an effective SEZ management support tool to achieve optimum benefits for businesses and associated communities alike.

Geographical Focus:

Cambodia

China, People's Republic of

Lao PDR

Myanmar

Thailand

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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