Case Study: Conflict and cooperation in the Mekong River Basin
Interactive PowerPoint presentation on the main aspects of transboundary cooperation and conflict prevention in the Mekong River Basin
Available on-site and online
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Updated on 29 March 2023
Targeted audience
This lecture is intended for a wide audience, including policymakers, diplomats, water professionals, academics and students, as well as anyone interested in water management and diplomacy, geopolitics, and sustainable development.
What you'll learnIn this an approximately 1 hour lecture on various aspects of transboundary cooperation and conflict prevention related to the Mekong River Basin, you'll learn about the development potential in the basin and the sources of potential conflict. We'll also discuss the history of cooperation and the Mekong River Commission from 1995 onward, including its guidelines, procedures, and strategies. We'll delve into the issues around investment planning and the influence of the international community, as well as the 2016 reform and the water diplomacy framework. Additionally, we'll explore cooperation with China and other frameworks for regional cooperation, before concluding with recommendations for the future.
Lecture duration and locationThe standard duration of the course is 2h, including discussions and iteractions with the teacher. This duration can be tailored to your organization's needs.
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Lecture content
This lecture provides a comprehensive examination of various aspects of the transboundary cooperation and conflict prevention related to the Mekong River. The course is divided into the following sections:
Development potential in the Mekong River Basin
Sources of potential conflict
Mekong cooperation before 1995
The Mekong River Commission from 1995 onward
Institutional setup
Guidelines and procedures
River monitoring, forecasting and early warning
MRC Strategies and Programmes
Influence of the international community
Investment planning
The 2016 reform
Water diplomacy framework
Cooperation with China
Other cooperation frameworks
Conclusions and recommendations
Requirements
There are no formal prerequisites for this course. However, it is recommended that participants have a basic understanding of environmental issues, water management, or related fields.