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Navigating through crisis : socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 in Mekong region countries / Sovannroeun Samreth, Netra Eng, Budy Prasetyo Resosudarmo, editors

Contributor(s): Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: New frontiers in regional science: Asian perspectives ; volume 84Publisher: Singapore : Springer, [2026]Copyright date: © 2026Description: 1 Online-Ressource (x, 249 p. 121 illus., 112 illus. in color.)ISBN:
  • 9789819516377
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: 9789819516360 | 9789819516384 | 9789819516391 | Erscheint auch als: 9789819516360 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9789819516384 Druck-Ausgabe | Erscheint auch als: 9789819516391 Druck-AusgabeDDC classification:
  • 330.9 23
DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-1637-7Online resources: Summary: Chapter 1. COVID-19 and Countries in the Mekong Region (Sovannroeun Samreth) -- Chapter 2. Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s Trade, Global Value Chain and Export Competitiveness (Vutha Hing) -- Chapter 3. Cambodian Cassava and COVID-19: An Analysis of Production, Productivity, and Gender Impacts (Kosal Nith) -- Chapter 4. Navigating Crisis: Firm Performance and Strategic Responses in Cambodia (Naron Veung) -- Chapter 5. The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lao Tourism Sector: Evidence from Employment and Value Added (Viriyasack Sisouphanthong) -- Chapter 6. Development of Cross-Border E-Commerce Between Lao PDR and Neighboring Countries in the Post-COVID-19 Era: A Case Study from Vientiane Capital (Somdeth Bodhisane) -- Chapter 7. The Impact of COVID-19 on Garment Workers in Myanmar: Employment Disruptions, Gendered Burdens, and Gaps in Social Protection (Ngu Wah Win) -- Chapter 8. Agricultural Resilience during COVID-19: The Case of Myanmar’s Maize Value Chain (Zaw Oo) -- Chapter 9. A Gender-Sensitive Assessment of COVID-19’s Impact on Vietnamese Households: Evidence from the Textile, Garment, and Hospitality Sectors (Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong) -- Chapter 10. Assessing the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Young Female Migrant Workers in Central Vietnam: Exploring Risk, Vulnerability, and Pathways to Resilience (Nguyet Thi Anh Tran) -- Chapter 11. Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Mekong Region (Sovannroeun Samreth).Summary: This open access book explores the socio-economic challenges and recovery efforts in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the pandemic’s wide-ranging impacts, particularly on individuals, households, and small and medium-sized enterprises across key sectors such as agriculture, garment manufacturing, and tourism. The analysis incorporates cross-cutting themes, including gender disparities and social protection, highlighting the uneven effects on different demographics. The book also discusses the policy responses adopted by these countries to mitigate socio-economic challenges. It examines the mechanisms employed during policy implementation, identifying key lessons for managing crises in the region. The book aims for a diverse audience, including students, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners. Offering evidence-based insights, this volume is an important resource for understanding crisis management and policy development in the context of developing countries.PPN: PPN: 1942459130Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-ECF | ZDB-2-SXEF | ZDB-2-SOB
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