The paper discusses the evolution of regionalism in the Mekong region through the lens of liberal institutionalism. It argues regional institutions and mechanisms play a critical role in promoting regional cooperation, especially in socio-economic development andpoverty reduction,infrastructure development and connectivity, and environmental cooperation. Regional institutions have contributed significantly to promoting a culture of cooperation, trust building, common interests, and the socialization of norms-based regional cooperation. However, enhancing, synergizing, and harnessing regional institutions are required to better deliver the results of regional institutions.
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The paper discusses the evolution of regionalism in the Mekong region through the lens of liberal institutionalism. It argues regional institutions and mechanisms play a critical role in promoting regional cooperation, especially in socio-economic development andpoverty reduction,infrastructure development and connectivity, and environmental cooperation. Regional institutions have contributed significantly to promoting a culture of cooperation, trust building, common interests, and the socialization of norms-based regional cooperation. However, enhancing, synergizing, and harnessing regional institutions are required to better deliver the results of regional institutions.
