Committee for Coordination of Investigations of the Lower Mekong Basin

The Committee for Coordination of Investigations of the Lower Mekong Basin, often referred to as the Mekong Committee, was an international organization established in 1957 by Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and South Vietnam. Its primary goal was to coordinate investigations and development projects related to the Mekong River, focusing on water management, irrigation, flood control, and navigation. The committee sponsored numerous scientific investigations and constructed water projects, including dams. Despite political stresses, the member nations continued to cooperate, often with assistance from other countries and international organizations. The committee's work has been crucial for the economic development of the lower Mekong basin.1