Crossroads: The illicit timber trade between Laos and Vietnam

TitleCrossroads: The illicit timber trade between Laos and Vietnam
Annotated RecordNot Annotated
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsEnvironmental_Investigation_Agency(EIA)
Pagination1-21
Key themesEnvironment, MarginalisedPeople, Policy-law
Abstract

This report from EIA highlights an illegal trade in banned timber from Laos into Vietnam, where it supplies a booming furniture industry. The report suggests that this is the result of weak law enforcement and poor governance in Laos. A number of recommendations are made to address this situation, including improved cooperation between the two countries. The findings are based on undercover operations conducted in 2010 and 2011.
URLhttps://eia-international.org/wp-content/uploads/EIA-Crossroads-report-FINAL-low.pdf
Availability

Available for download
Countries

Laos, Regional, Vietnam
Document Type

Report