We knew the COVID-19 in Lao PDR and Thailand, and the subsequent lockdown would be difficult for workers and their families. However, we had hoped the impact of the pandemic… read more →
After more than 15 years of strong economic growth, the official poverty rate in the Lao PDR has declined significantly. Nevertheless, there remain many districts throughout the country with very… read more →
This post on the financing gap is based on EMC Consulting’s 2018-19 work for the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) ‘Investment Fund Local SMEs’, an initiative of the Dutch Ministry… read more →
This post about business “gazelles” is based on EMC Consulting’s 2018-19 work for the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) ‘Investment Fund Local SMEs’, an initiative of the Dutch Ministry of… read more →
This post is based on EMC Consulting’s 2018-19 work for the Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) ‘Investment Fund Local SMEs’, an initiative of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The… read more →
Lao PDR has grown relatively rapidly, but needs to focus on the non-resource sector to innovate, diversify its economy and generate more inclusive wealth. SME are a key component of… read more →
We recently did some work on the ‘green growth potential’ of the Cambodian economy and currently are working on a assessment of the economic potential in the Khone Falls transboundary… read more →
EMC conducted a Green Growth Potential Assessment (GGPA) during 2016-2017 to assist the Government of the Lao PDR (GoL) in formulating its national green growth strategy and support the national… read more →
The Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF), in cooperation with EMC Consulting and Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs Association, gathered local stakeholders to discuss new perspectives on Cambodia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. On 12th December… read more →
This is a quick summary of the Cambodia economy and outlook based on data as of Nov 2017 – GDP and GDP growth, sectoral composition, exports, services, labor market issues… read more →