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Conference Purpose
GMS region is a natural and economical area bound together by the Mekong river with an area of 2.6 million square meters and combined population of about 326 million. Presently, all GMS countries are facing the challenges how to transform GMS connectivity or transport corridors into genuine economic corridors which include energy trading, logistics, and trade facilitation. Thus, infrastructure is the priority to address the aspects of functioning GMS region particularly those that enhance competitiveness, and ensure sustainability of development. The aim of this GMSARN 2014 is to focus on connectivity and sustainability in the GMS countries to transform its future. To address these critical issues, the International Conference 2014 on “Connectivity and Sustainability in GMS: Energy, Environment and Social Issues” is a three-day platform for knowledge dissemination by a diverse group of researchers and participants.
The rationale of the GMSARN 2014 is to initiate and stimulate international discussion and enhance research networking. The conference can be used as a platform on a regional and global level. Thus, it can contribute to sustainable development, and solve trans-boundary issues related to energy, environment and social development. The GMSARN International Conference is a multi-disciplinary conference which is problem oriented focus. In this aspect, GMSARN Conference is unique hosting a wide range of disciplines that would generate shared solutions to existing problems, regionally and globally. In addition, the conference aim is to provide a forum to disseminate the research and development findings on various sustainable development in the GMS. It is also envisaged that the conference will be able to generate shared solutions beneficial to the GMS and the findings and recommendations should also be useful for GMSARN education and research programs.
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