Feb

2012

Greater Mekong Subregion: Twenty Years of Partnership

Country: Regional
Pages: 138

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With a population of 326 million, the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), if it were a country, would be the world’s third most populous. In terms of land area, its 2.6 million square kilometers would rank it as the 10th largest country on earth.

The subregion is home to resilient economies, a wealth of natural and human resources, pristine environments and a rich cultural heritage that is of interest to tourists from around the world.

These powerful attributes have been recognized by members of the GMS: Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam. In the PRC, the GMS program covers Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Seeking to build on their shared history and culture, as well as potential economic might, the countries and areas surrounding the Mekong River decided in 1992 to band together. This economic cooperation program was to become the GMS.

With the Asian Development Bank as its secretariat, and with support from development partners from around the world, the leaders of GMS sought to leverage its members’ resources in order to improve the lives of their people.

This 2012 publication presents images that illustrate the progress and challenges of 20 years of work in the GMS. It makes no attempt to focus solely on the work of the Asian Development Bank or any one partner. It is a celebration of the work of everyone who has labored to make the GMS what it is today.

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