The World Bank In Lao PDR

In the Lao PDR, COVID-19 has exacerbated the challenges of external debt, compressed social spending and jobless growth. The country is therefore looking to reform to restore development momentum.

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Survey Results - New: Round 7 now out

High Frequency Household Monitoring

Regular surveys of economic conditions across Laos: R7 from mid 2023 now available
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First Lao Human Capital Summit

Accelerating Learning Recovery
Economic Update

Lao Economic Monitor May 2023

Addressing Economic Uncertainty

Lao PDR At-A-Glance

Lao PDR has made good development progress over the past 20 years by halving poverty, reducing malnutrition and improving education and health outcomes – but there is room for further improvement.

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A trainee practices tailoring skills at a Lao vocational training school

Boosting Skills for Better Growth

To take advantage of its young population, Laos needs to improve its human capital and equip young people with marketable skills that can propel economic growth and recovery.

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Mariam Sherman

Country Director for Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR

Alex Kremer

Country Manager for Lao PDR

Pedro Martins

Senior Country Economist for Lao PDR

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In Depth

The Convergence Approach to Reducing Malnutrition

Malnutrition levels are high in Laos, causing long-term damage that lasts far beyond childhood. The convergence approach can improve child health and development by combining efforts in multiple sectors.
Biodiversity and Resilient Green Growth

Lao PDR is home to some of the world’s biologically richest ecosystems and most endangered species. These are crucial to the Lao economy but needs protection. See the key challenges and recommendations.
From Landlocked to Landlinked

The Lao-China Railway has the potential to transform the Lao PDR from a landlocked to a land-linked economy. Success will require complementary reforms.
Good Wood: Sustaining Forest Landscapes and Livelihoods

Forests could be key to Lao economic recovery after COVID-19

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