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Laos in 2009. Recession and Southeast Asian Games

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Summary, in English

Laos in 2009 was colored by the Southeast Asian Games held in December, and by the effects of the global financial crisis. Growth rates declined as foreign investment, primarily in hydroelectric power and infrastructure, was postponed. Simultaneously, efforts were made to strengthen the reputation of the country internationally.

Publishing year

2010

Language

English

Pages

241-246

Publication/Series

Asian Survey

Volume

50

Issue

1

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

University of California Press

Topic

  • Political Science

Keywords

  • Southeast Asian Games
  • recession
  • poverty reduction
  • environment
  • international relations

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0004-4687