CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam) countries
| Section | Details |
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| Introduction | – The CLMV (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam) cooperation framework was established to promote regional integration and reduce development disparities among its member countries. – It focuses on enhancing economic development, fostering trade, and promoting regional connectivity and collaboration among its four members. |
| Objectives | – Economic Development: Accelerate economic growth and development to bridge gaps among member countries. – Regional Integration: Facilitate integration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the global economy. – Enhanced Cooperation: Strengthen collaboration in trade, investment, infrastructure, and human resource development. |
| Members (Dec 2024) | – Total Members: 4 countries. 1. Cambodia, 2. Laos, 3. Myanmar, 4. Vietnam |
| Reports/Indices | – CLMV Economic Reports: Analyze economic performance, trade, and investment trends within CLMV countries. – Development Gap Assessments: Reports evaluating disparities in development and strategies to bridge them. – CLMV Annual Progress Reports: Summarize the implementation of projects and initiatives under the framework. |
| Instruments | – CLMV Action Plan: Strategic documents outlining collaborative initiatives and projects aimed at achieving shared development goals. – Joint Declarations: Statements issued during summits reaffirming commitments to cooperation and setting future goals. |
| Structure | – CLMV Summits: High-level meetings of leaders from the four countries to discuss strategic directions for cooperation. – Ministerial Meetings: Sector-specific meetings involving ministers responsible for trade, investment, and education. – Senior Officials’ Meetings: Regular discussions to monitor and implement agreed initiatives. |
| Subsidiary Organs | – Working Groups: Focus on specific sectors such as agriculture, tourism, infrastructure development, and human resource development to implement joint projects. – Technical Committees: Provide expertise and recommendations on specialized issues like trade facilitation and technology sharing. |
| Committees | – Economic Ministers’ Meeting: Coordinates economic and trade policies to facilitate investment and market integration. – Senior Officials’ Meeting: Monitors progress and implementation of the cooperation agenda. – Sectoral Committees: Address specific topics such as education, IT, and infrastructure. |
| Initiatives | – CLMV Action Plan (2021-2022): Focused on trade and investment cooperation, human resources development, and regional commitments implementation. – CLMV Scholarship Fund: Provides scholarships to students from Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar to foster high-quality human resource training. – Annual Trade Promotion Fairs: Promote trade and investment opportunities across member countries. – Human Resources Development Programs: Aimed at enhancing skills and capacities to support economic growth. – Information Technology and Communications Cooperation: Collaborative efforts to advance IT and communications infrastructure within the CLMV region. – Trade and Investment Facilitation Measures: Initiatives to simplify and promote trade activities, including organizing trade fairs and business conclaves. |
