Brunei further alludes importance to the various initiatives that have been adopted on the part of countries in the region. Such efforts have been tronted by the The Mekong River Commission. wish has been resolute in its mission of impternenting strategic progeammes and activities and planding scientific information and policy advice. As such the MRC is unique and entical in its ability to garner knowledge on issues regarding the river basin, and helping turn this knowledge into sound political decision.