The formulation process for the 2022-2026 Lao PDR – UN Cooperation Framework was evidence-based, drawing upon the UN's independent analysis of the development context in the Common Country Analysis, the evaluation of the 2017-2021 Lao PDR-UN Partnership Framework, while ensuring alignment with the 9th National Socio …
Vientiane Capital, 8 November 2023 – The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MoLSW), in partnership with UNICEF and National University of Laos (NUOL), Faculty of Social Science organised a panel discussion to advocate for the strengthening of social work in Lao PDR, recognizing their critical role in promoting the well-being and rights of children …
Three years after the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, H.E. Mr. Saleumxay Kommasith, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lao PDR, has presented the country's first Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN High-Level Political Forum, which …
The Lao PDR COVID-19 Response Project, approved in April 2020 and expanded in mid-2021 to a total value of $33 million, helped Laos upgrade its initial target of vaccinating 50% of the population by the end of 2021 to a revised goal of 70%.According to the Ministry of Health, by January 2023 over 6.2 million people in Laos had been given at least one …
A mother of two and part-time farmer, Khounmy is one of many village malaria workers supporting the enhanced efforts across 60 villages in the five at-risk provinces.. A core part of Khounmy's efforts to …
The Country Opinion Survey in Lao PDR assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Lao PDR perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector, and civil society in …
GENEVA (19 June 2019) – The Lao People's Democratic Republic should urgently adopt widespread reforms to alleviate poverty, protect the rights of people in poverty and ensure economic growth benefits the poorest, an independent UN expert said in a report released today.. The Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, Philip Alston, …
Primary education is no longer universal in Laos 23 Enrolment rates are falling as drop-out rates increase Lao students have low foundational skills Sources: World Bank staff estimates based on Lao Annual School Census, UN Population Data, and UN UIS. 18 20 23 39 43 53 89 90 98 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100) ) ) ) ) ) )) ))
07/11/2023. Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR – 7 November 2023 – The Department of Livestock and Fisheries (DLF) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, organized the National Dialogue on Investment in Sustainable Livestock Transformation in Lao …
Permanent Secretary Chua expressed Singapore's support for a successful ASEAN Chairmanship by Lao PDR in 2024, including through the Singapore-Laos Enhanced Cooperation Package which was announced in September 2022. In addition, Permanent Secretary Chua and Deputy Minister Thongphane exchanged views on …
The Inter-Agency Contingency Plan (IACP) Lao PDR 2023 aims to support the government in leading an efficient, timely, and coordinated response to minimize the impact of natural disasters on affected communities. The plan emphasizes clear roles and responsibilities for all members of the Lao Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), …
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Clearance output in Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) in 2022 was again higher than the previous year. This was largely the result of the continued shift towards …
Welcome to the United Nations country team website of Lao PDR. UN House, Lane Xang Avenue P.O. Box 345 Vientiane, Lao PDR. Footer menu. About About. Find out what the UN in Lao PDR is doing towards the achievement of the …
The 9 th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2021-2025) and the National Green Growth Strategy to 2030 has clearly mentioned in policy to transform the development platform of Lao PDR in green and sustainable development by transforming to each sectoral planning which in Natural Resources and Environment sector, the waste …
LAO PDR CONTAMINATION While by far the greatest contamination in Lao PDR is from explosive remnants of war (ERW), including cluster munition remnants (CMR) (see the …
A report released by UNICEF in 2018, Measuring Progress on Child Wellbeing in Lao PDR, reported that approximately 70% of children aged below 18 in Lao PDR experience at least two form of ...
Today, the Vice Governor of Attapeu together with the Minister of Health hosted a celebration of the elimination of lymphatic filariasis, alongside key partners, marking a historical milestone achieved by the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR).Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally announced that …
The 2023 Annual Results Report provides a comprehensive overview of the UN development support to the national priorities during the second year of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2022-26). Bringing together the work of 25 UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes under four …
In 2022, two HALO mine clearance teams were conducting operations on the first dedicated mine clearance task in Lao PDR, a former Royal Lao Army military base in Phalanxai …
As the world grapples with the aftermath of COVID-19, the economic crisis and the impacts of climate change, the right to health for all is under threat.However, in Lao PDR, a partnership between the Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, Luxembourg and three United Nations agencies — UNICEF, UNFPA, and WHO — is spotlighting a compelling …
"Lao PDR's success in tackling challenges such as lymphatic filariasis, malaria, and COVID-19 highlights the need to keep investing in public health programs and supporting Lao PDR to build a resilient health system. It also serves as a reminder that life-changing progress can be made, despite tough circumstances." ...
Lao PDR should ensure that its Information Management System for Mine Action (IMSMA) database disaggregates data on landmines, distinguishing anti-personnel mines from …
VIENTIANE, LAO PDR — United States Chargé d'affaires Michelle Outlaw and Vice Minister of Education and Sports Sisouk Vongvichit witnessed the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the extension of the U.S. Agency for International Development-funded Learn to Read project in Vientiane on November 3, 2023.Learn to …
Lao PDR is one of the six pilot countries selected globally. UNOPS has been working closely with the Lao Ministry of Finance to conduct an EE IAM Gap Assessment since November 2023. This assessment involved high-level stakeholder engagement consultations and data analysis to identify gaps and opportunities for the formulation of …
We would like to introduce Bulletin No.4 on Public and Publicly Guaranteed Debt of the Lao PDR as of the end of 2022. The statistical data for the year 2022 shall be revised following the respective final accounts of the State Budget. Comments from readers are highly appreciated to improve the content of the Bulletin.
The 2018 review found that Lao PDR has passed the thresholds for Gross National Income per capita and for the Human Assets Index, a composite index evaluating its human capital. The Economic Vulnerability Index, measuring the country's resilience to shocks and instability, is still to be met. If Lao PDR sustains development gains and meets ...
All these policies are set to fulfill Lao PDR's international commitments under Multilateral Environmental Agreements and national goal to achieve 70% closed-canopy forest cover and to conserve 70% of its total land area as forest areas—comprising Conservation Forests (aka. Protected Areas), Protection Forests, and Production Forest Areas.
sustainability of rubber in Lao PDR Despite the economic, social and environmental challenges that rubber production faces in Lao PDR, a number of governance and policy …
While by far the greatest contamination in Lao PDR is from explosive remnants of war (ERW), in particular cluster munition remnants (CMR) (see the Clearing Cluster Munition …
Studies on rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR, Laos) have largely focussed on land allocation and relations between the Lao State, investors, and Lao …
The Government of Lao PDR launched the National Financial Protection Strategy against Disaster Risks in 2023 with the aim to strengthen the resilience. Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response and Recovery: Lao PDR has strengthened its humanitarian logistics support and established mobile logistics centers across the …
The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) should accede to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) as a matter of priority. Lao PDR should clear anti …
Lao PDR Unofficial exchange rate (Parallel-market Estimate)(Int. Forex, FAO ground obs. adjusted) USD/LCU
Lao PDR's GHG emissions are very low in the global context, and its historic contribution to climate change has been minimal. Despite this and its status as a Least Developed Country (LDC), the Government of Lao PDR intends to implement policies that support the long term goal of limiting global GHG emissions in line with the objectives of ...
The Lao PDR is a landlocked country in Southeast Asia, bordering China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. Its population of 6.5 million was 33% urban and 67% rural in 2015 (Lao Statistics Bureau, 2015, p. 8). Ethnic diversity is high, with 50 officially recognized ethnic groups.
Lao PDR Eyes Good Practices to Enhance Public Debt Management; 20 Sep 2023 | News Releases, News from Country Offices Lao PDR's Growth Slower than Expected in 2023, Stable Outlook for 2024 — ADB; 21 Aug 2023 | News Releases, News from Country Offices $45 Million ADB Financing to Strengthen Health Care Services in Lao PDR