Reports

On 14 April, heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and strong winds hit 24 Provinces of Cambodia, resulting in widespread damage. According to the ASEAN Disaster Information Network (ADINet), more than 14,100 people have been affected, 218 houses destroyed,…

Our globe counts on each of us to sustainably manage nature—and in every part of the world, women and girls play key roles in nature conservation and climate change action. They are users, managers, and stewards…

Key Messages Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall and its forecast During April 11-17, rainfall was observed from Khong Chiam to Pakse stations and from Stung Treng to Neak Luong in Cambodia and at Tan…

Key Messages Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall and its forecast During Apr 4-10, rainfall was observed from Nakhon Phanom to Pakse stations and from Chaktomuk to Chau Doc along the Mekong River, while no…

1. Introduction The global scale of the social, economic and health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a first in many ways. With the world more globalized and interconnected than ever before, the fast-spreading…

Key Messages Key messages for this weekly report are presented below. Rainfall and its forecast During Mar 28-Apr 3, rainfall was observed from Chiang Khan to Thakhek stations and from Kratie to Chua Doc along the Mekong River, while…

Vientiane, Lao PDR, 4 April 2023 – In his second State of the Mekong Address, the top executive of the Mekong River Commission today described how – despite meaningful progress to better protect Southeast Asia’s largest…

Economic growth in Cambodia in 2022 was slowed by the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by the global food and fuel crises, resulting in increased income disparity and pushing many vulnerable households back into…

East Asia and Pacific Regional Growth to Accelerate as China Rebounds Slowing global growth, commodity prices, financial tightening to weigh in 2023 WASHINGTON, March 30, 2023 – Growth in developing East Asia and the Pacific is forecast to…

Summary of Key Findings In March 2023, the cost of the WFP basic food basket (BFB) was USD 25.5/person/month, which is a 2.9% decrease compared to the previous month (month-on-month, MoM). However, it was 2.5% higher than…