LIDC: Laos Flashcards

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Where is Laos, what countries surround it?

A

South East Asia

Landlocked: China, Cambodia, Thailand

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What is ASEAN and which countries are involved?

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Association of South East Asian Nations

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam

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What is ASEAN designed to do?

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Give ASEAN countries more international power

Improve economic potential (similar combined size to UK)

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4
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What is the common migrant corridor here?

A

Laos to Thailand

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What are the reasons behind emigration to Thailand?

A
Subsistence farming
Insufficient quality land in Laos
Motivation to follow others who have succeeded
Daily min wage Thai vs Laos (300 vs 80)
Low education levels
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What was the football trafficking scandal?

A

Liberian football players promised chance to become pro (George Weah)
Really required to do manual labour

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What are the Laos government’s policies on human trafficking?

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3 Ps
Prevention
Protection
Prosecution

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