DAI - Economic Pressures - 2022

Description of Project:

A previous research paper conducted by Mekong Economics (MKE) recommended consideration of sanctions on MOGE. Since the previous paper was researched and drafted in December 2021, the EU has sanctioned MOGE. Civil society organisations and others are still campaigning for further action. However, systematic tracking of the impact of such measures is lacking. This is an initial review of data available on the impact of such measures, and possible implications of further sanctions on the regime, economy and livelihoods if other countries were to follow suit.

Description of actual services provided by your staff within the assignment:

●        Conduct rapid response briefing over the space of 48 hours

●        Extensive scoping of relevant literature such as, media articles, research reports, NGO statements, relevant briefings, academic Conduct 20 in-depth interview with International/National level respondents;

●        Analyse a range of formal, informal and anecdotal sources, including published sources and data, social media, etc;

●        Conduct rapid key informant interviews with relevant sectoral experts

●        Cross-check findings between primary and secondary data sources and make recommendations for future trends; 

●        Draw conclusions on likely impact of sanctions and recommendations for future action

●        Condense findings and analysis into rapid briefing paper for FCDO

● Organize the presentation about the main-finding with the DAI expert and FCDO.