The photo contest, which ran from 8 January to 9 February 2018, received more than 1,200 entries from non-professional photographers from ADB member countries.
Using the hashtag #GMS25, the photos show how daily life in the Mekong subregion which has changed in the last 25 years. The winners will be contacted by ADB representatives for instructions on how to claim their prizes.
Countries under the GMS program, which focuses on increased regional cooperation and integration for inclusive and sustainable development, include Cambodia, the People’s Republic of China (specifically Yunnan Province and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region), Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam.