United Nations in Lao PDR

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the earth’s environment and climate, and ensure that people everywhere can enjoy peace and prosperity. In addition to 17 global goals, in 2016 the Government of Lao PDR has formally launched the national SDG18, ‘Lives Safe from UXO’ (unexploded ordnance), in the presence of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. As UXO remains an issue affecting national development in multiple dimensions, Lao PDR's output under the SDG18 contributes to the national outcomes under all the other SDGs. On the present map, some of the activities attributed to Vientiane are those which are carried out across the whole country.

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27 March 2025

UN Country Annual Results Report 2024

The 2024 Annual Results Report highlights the UN’s support to Lao PDR’s national development priorities during the third year of the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (2022-26). Showcasing the collective efforts of 25 UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes, the report presents progress made on enhancing people's well-being and resilience, improving governance and environment, and supporting policy developments while ensuring that no one is left behind.Through human-interest stories, the report brings to life the impact of UN interventions, from farmers adopting sustainable practices to teachers improving learning outcomes and communities rebuilding after climate shocks. It also reflects on the UN’s role in supporting Lao PDR’s Smooth Transition Strategy for LDC Graduation, the 3rd Voluntary National Review, localisation of the Pact for the Future, and policy reforms—shaping a more resilient and inclusive future.

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02 November 2022

Joint Programme on High-Frequency Data: Bulletin 1 Vulnerable Groups

This information bulletin was jointly developed by the Macroeconomic Research Institute, LASES, and the UN in Lao PDR under the Joint Programme on “High Frequency Data” in response to the current food, energy, and financing crises. The bulletin spotlights Vulnerable Groups in the context of the financial and socio-economic challenges in Lao PDR and is the first bulletin in a series as part the Joint Programme. The second one will provide information on “Food Security and Livelihoods” and the third bulletin is on “Macroeconomic analysis of the country’s economy”. More about the programme: The Joint Programme was set up in the context of the rapidly depreciating value of the KIP and the rising prices for food, fuel and fertilisers which came on top of the already exacerbated financial and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The current shocks can affect a wide range of individuals in many areas ranging from employment status, education, food consumption to gender-based violence. To capture these recent manifestations and potential trends, the Joint Programme considers collected data from households and businesses across the country as well as macro-economic developments. Until December 2022, the data collected and related analysis will be made available to interested stakeholders and distributed through three information bulletins and discussed during a multi-stakeholder workshop towards the end of the programme. The outcome of this workshop as well as the most significant findings of the three bulletins will be summarised in a final policy report. This Joint Programme is funded by the Joint SDG Fund’s Development Emergency Modality, which was set to give more than 100 UN country teams worldwide the opportunity to receive fast and flexible seed financing to support governments in understanding the current changes and needs to tackle the ongoing global food, energy, and financing crises.

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23 December 2022

Joint Programme on High-Frequency Data: Bulletin 2 - Food Security and Livelihoods

This information bulletin was jointly developed by the Macroeconomic Research Institute, LASES, and the UN in Lao PDR under the Joint Programme on “High Frequency Data” in response to the current food, energy, and financing crises. The bulletin spotlights Vulnerable Groups in the context of the financial and socio-economic challenges in Lao PDR and is the second bulletin in a series as part the Joint Programme. The second one provides information on “Food Security and Livelihoods” and the third bulletin will be on “Macroeconomic analysis of the country’s economy”. More about the programme: The Joint Programme was set up in the context of the rapidly depreciating value of the KIP and the rising prices for food, fuel and fertilisers which came on top of the already exacerbated financial and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The current shocks can affect a wide range of individuals in many areas ranging from employment status, education, food consumption to gender-based violence. To capture these recent manifestations and potential trends, the Joint Programme considers collected data from households and businesses across the country as well as macro-economic developments. Until December 2022, the data collected and related analysis will be made available to interested stakeholders and distributed through three information bulletins and discussed during a multi-stakeholder workshop towards the end of the programme. The outcome of this workshop as well as the most significant findings of the three bulletins will be summarised in a final policy report. This Joint Programme is funded by the Joint SDG Fund’s Development Emergency Modality, which was set to give more than 100 UN country teams worldwide the opportunity to receive fast and flexible seed financing to support governments in understanding the current changes and needs to tackle the ongoing global food, energy, and financing crises.

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08 May 2023

Joint Programme on High-Frequency Data: Bulletin 3 - Macroeconomic Outlook of Lao PDR

This information bulletin was jointly developed by the Macroeconomic Research Institute, LASES, and the UN in Lao PDR under the Joint Programme on “High Frequency Data” in response to the current food, energy, and financing crises. The bulletin spotlights Vulnerable Groups in the context of the financial and socio-economic challenges in Lao PDR and is the second bulletin in a series as part the Joint Programme. The second one provides information on “Food Security and Livelihoods” and the third bulletin will be on “Macroeconomic analysis of the country’s economy”. More about the programme: The Joint Programme was set up in the context of the rapidly depreciating value of the KIP and the rising prices for food, fuel and fertilisers which came on top of the already exacerbated financial and socio-economic vulnerabilities. The current shocks can affect a wide range of individuals in many areas ranging from employment status, education, food consumption to gender-based violence. To capture these recent manifestations and potential trends, the Joint Programme considers collected data from households and businesses across the country as well as macro-economic developments. Until December 2022, the data collected and related analysis will be made available to interested stakeholders and distributed through three information bulletins and discussed during a multi-stakeholder workshop towards the end of the programme. The outcome of this workshop as well as the most significant findings of the three bulletins will be summarised in a final policy report. This Joint Programme is funded by the Joint SDG Fund’s Development Emergency Modality, which was set to give more than 100 UN country teams worldwide the opportunity to receive fast and flexible seed financing to support governments in understanding the current changes and needs to tackle the ongoing global food, energy, and financing crises.

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03 April 2025

PARTNERING FOR IMPACT: SUPPORTING LAO PDR'S ASEAN LEADERSHIP

The UN Country Team in Lao PDR saw this as an opportunity to enrich its focus on transformative change through ongoing and planned regional cooperation initiatives. The UNCT engagement with the Government has helped deepen collaboration, learning and exchange among ASEAN countries, with benefits extending far beyond Lao PDR.Three themes of support emerged: Youth and children, Women's political leadership, and Labour mobility and migration. The UNCT followed the ASEAN agenda-setting very closely and ensured its connection to key transformative results under the 2022-2026 Cooperation Framework.Under the youth and children theme, UNICEF and UNFPA, with the engagement of the Resident Coordinator, organised the ASEAN Youth Dialogue. Key outcomes included youth policy recommendations for ASEAN Leaders, and validation of the ASEAN Youth Statement that was presented during the Youth-Leaders' Interface. Additionally, UNICEF supported the 8th ASEAN Children's Forum, focusing children-led climate action. With regard to women's political leadership, UN Women and IOM provided a comprehensive package of support to the Lao Women's Union in preparing and organizing the 3rd ASEAN Women Leaders' Summit. UNDP, UN Women, and FAO provided comprehensive support to the National Assembly of Lao PDR in hosting the 45th AIPA General Assembly. Under the theme of labour mobility and migration, ILO and IOM have partnered to support the ASEAN Declaration on Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development for Migrant Workers.The UN support across three themes demonstrated practical connectivity between regional and country agendas, and was cited during the visit of the UN Secretary-General to Vientiane for the ASEAN-UN Summit.THE UNCT IN LAO PDR EFFECTIVELY LEVERAGED THE COUNTRY'S ASEAN CHAIRMANSHIP TO PROMOTE REGIONAL COOPERATION AND TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE ACROSS KEY AREAS, SHOWCASING THE IMPORTANCE OF MULTILATERALISM AND PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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01 April 2025

Youth Logo Design Contest for the 70th Anniversary of Lao PDR’s Membership in the UN

[Lao Translations Below]1. BackgroundIn 2025, Lao PDR will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its membership in the United Nations. This milestone presents an opportunity to reflect on Lao PDR’s contributions to and benefits from the UN, emphasizing themes of inclusiveness, development, and international cooperation. To mark this occasion, a commemorative logo will be designed to symbolize this historic partnership. To encourage youth participation and creativity, a logo design contest will be launched, inviting young artists and designers to contribute their vision. 2. ObjectivesTo engage Lao youth in the celebration of this milestone.To promote awareness of Lao PDR’s role in the UN.To create a unique, symbolic, and meaningful logo for official use during the 70th anniversary celebrations.To foster creative expression and national pride among participants.3. Eligibility CriteriaOpen to Lao youth aged 15-24 years.Individuals or teams (max 3 members) may participate.Participants must submit original artwork that aligns with the theme.4. Design GuidelinesThe design should visually represent the strong and cooperative relationship between Lao PDR and the United Nations, using elements that evoke the values of inclusivity, peace, collaboration, and development.It must not include the UN emblem, or any elements of it, such as the olive branches, cannot be or incorporated or integrated in any form into special logos or any of its variants, nor should the UN symbol be co-located with other national symbols (like flags or coats of arms) or altered in any way. The focus should be on abstract or thematic representations of international partnership, using colors and forms that reflect the spirit of harmony and progress.The logo should be scalable, and suitable for use across multiple platforms (digital, print, merchandise, etc.).Must not contain copyrighted materials.5. Submission RequirementsA high-resolution digital file (PNG, JPG, or vector format).A brief concept (max 200 words) explaining the design inspiration.Contact details of the designer(s).6. Selection ProcessUN Communications Group (UNCG) will assist with shortlisting.A panel of judges from the UN, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), will evaluate submissions based on appeal, creativity, relevance, and versatility (virtually).The winning design will be officially adopted and acknowledged by the UN Country Team for use on official documents, designs, email signatures, etc. until the end of the milestone year.7. Timeline & Milestone EventCall for Entries: 1 April 2025Submission Deadline: 09 May 2025Judging & Shortlisting: 12-14 May 2025Winner Announcement & Unveiling: 16 May 2025 (International Day of Living Together in Peace)8. Logo TimelineThe logo will be used in UN communication materials (digital and print) and merchandise for a limited period of time, tentatively between May 2025 through April 2026, or whenever officially retired by the UN in Lao PDR in consultation with the Government of Lao PDR. 9. SubmissionParticipants can submit via email to: rcs-laopdr@un.org 1. ຄວາມເປັນມາ ໃນປີ 2025 ນີ້ ສປປ ລາວ ຈະສະເຫຼີມສະຫຼອງ ຄົບຮອບ 70 ປີ ຂອງການເຂົ້າເປັນສະມາຊິກ ອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດ. ຂີດໝາຍດັ່ງກ່າວ ໄດ້ສະເໜີໃຫ້ເຫັນໂອກາດທີ່ຈະສະທ້ອນໃຫ້ເຫັນເຖິງການປະກອບສ່ວນຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ ແລະ ຜົນປະໂຫຍດຈາກ ສປຊ ໂດຍເນັ້ນໃສ່ຫົວຂໍ້ທີ່ກ່ຽວພັນກັບຄວາມສະເໝີພາບ, ການພັດທະນາ ແລະ ການຮ່ວມມືສາກົນ. ສະນັ້ນ, ເພື່ອເປັນການຈາລຶກໂອກາດດັ່ງກ່າວນີ້ ໂລໂກ້ທີ່ລະນຶກຈື່ງຈະໄດ້ຮັບການອອກແບບຂຶ້ນ ເພື່ອເປັນສັນຍາລັກໃຫ້ແກ່ການພົວພັນຮ່ວມມືຄັ້ງປະຫວັດສາດ. ເພື່ອຊຸກຍູ້ການມີສ່ວນຮ່ວມຂອງໄວຫນຸ່ມ ແລະ ສົ່ງເສີມຄວາມຄິດສ້າງສັນ, ການປະກວດການອອກແບບໂລໂກ້ຈະຖືກເປີດຕົວ ເພື່ອເຊື້ອເຊີນນັກສິນລະປິນ ແລະ ນັກອອກແບບໄວຫນຸ່ມ ປະກອບສ່ວນເຂົ້າໃນການສະແດງວິໄສທັດຂອງພວກເຂົາເຈົ້າ.2. ຈຸດປະສົງ • ເພື່ອເປັນການປະກອບສ່ວນຂອງຊາວໜຸ່ມລາວ ເຂົ້າໃນການສະເຫຼີມສະຫຼອງວັນສຳຄັນນີ້. • ເພື່ອສົ່ງເສີມຄວາມຮັບຮູ້ກ່ຽວກັບບົດບາດຂອງ ສປປ ລາວ ໃນອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດ. •ເພື່ອສ້າງໂລໂກ້ທີ່ເປັນເອກະລັກ, ເປັນສັນຍາລັກ ແລະ ມີຄວາມຫມາຍສໍາລັບການນໍາໃຊ້ຢ່າງເປັນທາງການໃນໄລຍະຂອງການສະເຫຼີມສະຫຼອງຄົບຮອບ 70 ປີ.• ເພື່ອສົ່ງເສີມການສະແດງອອກຢ່າງສ້າງສັນ ແລະ ຄວາມພາກພູມໃຈຂອງຊາດໃຫ້ກັບບັນດາຜູ້ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມ.3. ເງື່ອນໄຂການສະໝັກ • ຊາວໜຸ່ມລາວ ອາຍຸລະຫວ່າງ 15-24 ປີ. • ບຸກຄົນ ຫຼື ທີມ (ສະມາຊິກສູງສຸດ 3 ຄົນ) ສາມາດເຂົ້າຮ່ວມ. • ຜູ້ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມຕ້ອງສົ່ງຜົນງານທີ່ເປັນຕົ້ນສະບັບຂອງຕົນເອງໃຫ້ສອດຄ່ອງກັບຫົວຂໍ້.4. ແນວທາງການອອກແບບ• ການອອກແບບຄວນສະແດງໃຫ້ເຫັນເຖິງສາຍພົວພັນທີ່ເຂັ້ມແຂງ ແລະ ການຮ່ວມມືລະຫວ່າງ ສປປ ລາວ ແລະ ອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດ ໂດຍນໍາໃຊ້ອົງປະກອບທີ່ເຮັດໃຫ້ເກີດຄຸນຄ່າຂອງການມີສ່ວນຮ່ວມ, ສັນຕິພາບ, ການຮ່ວມມື ແລະ ການພັດທະນາ.• ຕ້ອງບໍ່ນຳໃຊ້ສັນຍາລັກຂອງອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດ ຫຼື ອົງປະກອບໃດໆຂອງສັນຍາລັກ ຍົກຕົວຢ່າງເຊັ່ນ: ກິ່ງງ່າໝາກກອກ ເຊິ່ງບໍ່ສາມາດນຳມາປະກອບ ຫຼື ລວມເຂົ້າກັນໃນຮູບແບບໃດໜຶ່ງໃນໂລໂກ້ທີ່ອອກແບບ ແລະ ສັນຍາລັກຂອງອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດບໍ່ຄວນຕັ້ງຢູ່ຮ່ວມກັບເຄື່ອງໝາຍແຫ່ງຊາດ (ເຊັ່ນ: ທຸງ ຫຼື ອົງປະກອບອື່ນ) ຫຼື ມີການປ່ຽນແປງໃນທາງໃດກໍ່ຕາມ.• ຄວນເນັ້ນໃສ່ການເປັນຕົວແທນທີ່ເປັນນາມມະທຳ ຫຼື ຫົວຂໍ້ຂອງການພົວພັນ ການເປັນຄູ່ຮ່ວມມືສາກົນ, ນຳໃຊ້ສີສັນ ແລະ ຮູບແບບທີ່ສະທ້ອນເຖິງຈິດໃຈຂອງຄວາມສາມັກຄີ ແລະ ຄວາມກ້າວໜ້າ.• ໂລໂກ້ຄວນສາມາດປັບຂະໜາດໄດ້ ແລະ ມີຄວາມສະດວກເໝາະສົມ ກັບການນໍາໃຊ້ໃນຫຼາຍແພລັດຟອມ (ດິຈິຕອນ, ການພິມ, ສິນຄ້າ, ແລະ ອື່ນໆ).• ຕ້ອງບໍ່ມີສ່ວນໃດທີ່ຕິດລິຂະສິດ.5. ເງື່ອນໄຂການຍື່ນ• ໄຟລ໌ດິຈິຕອລຄວາມລະອຽດສູງ (ຮູບແບບ PNG, JPG, ຫຼື vector).• ປະໂຫຍກ ຫຼື ບົດສະແດງເຖິງແນວຄວາມຄິດສັ້ນໆ (ສູງສຸດ 200 ຄໍາ) ເພື່ອອະທິບາຍເຖິງແຮງບັນດານໃຈໃນການອອກແບບ.• ລາຍລະອຽດຕິດຕໍ່ຂອງຜູ້ອອກແບບ.6. ຂະບວນການຄັດເລືອກ• ກຸ່ມສື່ສານຂອງອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດ (UNCG-UN Communications Group) ຈະເປັນຜູ້ຄັດເລືອກເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ.• ຄະນະກຳມະການຈາກ ອົງການ ສປຊ ແລະ ຜູ້ຕາງຫນ້າຈາກກະຊວງການຕ່າງປະເທດ ແຫ່ງ ສປປ ລາວ ຈະປະເມີນຜົນງານທີ່ຜ່ານການຄັດເລືອກເບື້ອງຕົ້ນ ໂດຍອີງໃສ່ຄວາມງາມ, ຄວາມຄິດສ້າງສັນ, ຄວາມກ່ຽວຂ້ອງ ແລະ ຄວາມສະດວກໃນການນຳໃຊ້ (ໃນຄວາມເປັນຈິງ).• ການອອກແບບໂລໂກ້ທີ່ຊະນະເລີດ ຈະໄດ້ຮັບການຮັບຮອງເອົາຢ່າງເປັນທາງການ ແລະ ຮັບຮູ້ໂດຍທີມງານປະຈຳປະເທດ ຂອງອົງການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດ ເພື່ອນໍາໃຊ້ໃນເອກະສານທາງການ, ການອອກແບບ, ລາຍເຊັນອີເມລ໌ ແລະ ການສື່ສານອື່ນໆ ຈົນກ່ວາເບີດກຳນົດຂອງຂີດການນຳໃຊ້.7. ໄລຍະເວລາ• ເປີດຮັບສະໝັກ: ວັນທີ 1 ເມສາ 2025• ກໍານົດເວລາສົ່ງ: 9 ພຶດສະພາ 2025• ຮອບຕັດສິນ ແລະ ຄັດເລືອກ: ວັນທີ 12-14 ພຶດສະພາ 2025• ປະກາດ ແລະ ເປີດເຜີຍຜູ້ຊະນະ: ວັນທີ 16 ພຶດສະພາ 2025 (ວັນສາກົນແຫ່ງການຢູ່ຮ່ວມກັນດ້ວຍສັນຕິພາບ)8. ໄລຍະເວລາການນໍາໃຊ້ໂລໂກ້• ໂລໂກ້ຈະຖືກນຳໃຊ້ເຂົ້າໃນການສື່ສານຂອງ ອົງການ ສປຊ (ດິຈິຕອລ ແລະ ພິມ) ແລະ ອຸປະກອນການໂຄສະນາ ໃນໄລຍະທີ່ຈຳກັດ ສະເພາະແຕ່ເດືອນພຶດສະພາ 2025 ຫາ ເມສາ 2026 ຫຼື ອີງຕາມກຳນົດທີ່ອົງການ ສປຊ ປະຈຳ ສປປ ລາວ ໄດ້ປຶກສາກັບລັດຖະບານ ສປປ ລາວ.9. ຊ່ອງທາງການສົ່ງເອກກະສານ• ຜູ້ເຂົ້າຮ່ວມສາມາດສົ່ງເອກະສານມາໄດ້ທີ່: rcs-laopdr@un.org

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30 October 2024

Building futures, one cup of coffee at a time

United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres asked as he stopped by the Vanmai Coffee Cart in UN House during his recent visit to Lao PDR. As he took a sip from the cup of coffee he was offered, he learned about the remarkable journey that transformed Pheurp’s life. “There was a time when my family had to borrow money just to make ends meet,” Pheurp shared with the Secretary-General. “But now, thanks to the income from coffee farming, we’ve not only repaid those loans but also invested in a rice field tractor to enhance our productivity. We’re even able to save for my nieces’ and nephews’ education.” The coffee Pheurp proudly spoke of was grown by her and her fellow farmers in the remote, mountainous region of Houaphanh province. Once known for opium poppy cultivation, the region now focuses on building a brighter future through sustainable coffee farming. Smiling, she added, “Beyond growing a legal and sustainable crop, the UN’s support has given me the chance to learn new skills and become a leader in my community – something I never thought possible.”A significant milestone in working with Pheurp and her community has been the establishment of the Vanmai Coffee Cooperative, a farmer-owned organization that empowers its members to capture greater value from the coffee supply chain, ensuring that coffee remains viable and competitive alternative to opium.Once excluded from leadership positions, Pheurp is now at the forefront of initiatives such as the coffee cart. In 2021, a women’s network was formed to strengthen their role within the cooperative, and for women like Pheurp, this has been a turning point. Run entirely by women, managing the coffee cart has become a stepping stone, mirroring the decision-making responsibilities women are increasingly assuming within the cooperative’s governance structure. Through the network, Pheurp and her peers are not only gaining practical skills but also positioning themselves to take on more prominent roles in shaping decisions that impact their lives and the future of their communities.Growing coffee has reshaped Pheurp’s life in ways she could never have imagined. The interaction took place during the Secretary-General’s visit to Lao PDR for the UN-ASEAN Summit. “It was fascinating to visit and see first-hand how UNODC’s project has made such positive change in the lives of the farmers in Houaphanh province,” Bakhodir Burkhanov, the UN Resident Coordinator to Lao PDR told the Secretary-General. This partnership is a win-win on so many fronts. It has not only shifted farmers from opium to coffee, but also significantly enhanced women's economic empowerment.The blog is written by Soutthida Soukthavone, National Programme Officer / Officer-in-Charge for Alternative Development, UNODC & Aksonethip Somvorachit, Communications and Advocacy Officer, UNRCO

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres meets with Vanmai Cooperative member, Pheurp, with UNODC officers

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07 October 2024

Strokes Of Hope

But it wasn’t seen as a profitable profession in Laos. At least the earnings will never be enough to make ends meet. My parents were supportive, as long as I kept it as a hobby.About five years ago, a colleague told me that there was a young artist he planned to meet on his trip to Pakse (Champasak) who has done beautiful work. His name was Seevanh Sibounhueang (Vanh).I got very curious. Questions jumped around in my head: is he someone who is well off? How is it possible to have art as a profession in this market? All these thoughts kept spinning around in my head, as I recalled that I had to give up my passion of painting and find other passions to build a career of. So I was stunned to know that finding art was this young man’s map to finding a new life. Immediately, I searched for his name and have followed him on Facebook ever since.A couple of weeks ago, as my team was searching for creative ways to display the Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) in our office building, we reached out to big names and famous artists in town. We needed something to be done urgently. I almost gave up. Luckily, as I was scrolling through my Facebook feed for more options, I came across Vanh’s recent artwork and immediately called him. Vanh who is 28 years old now, was born in Vientiane Capital before moving to Pakse to live with his wife and family. The third child in a family of eight, his life changed forever when he was a teenager. On one rainy evening, his father asked for his help to move a piece of metal above the roof. Unfortunately, while transporting the metal, the other end touched a run-down wire which badly electrocuted him. Vanh could have lost his life. It took him weeks before he could walk but the news that devastated him the most was that he would lose both his arms. He wasn’t ready. But there was no other choice as the tissues surrounding his arm had died. His parents took the decision to amputate his arms before it was too late.Suicide crossed his mind several times as he kept dwelling in the injustice he faced- from having had a full- functioning body, to eventually losing his arms over that accident. He was afraid and embarrassed to even get out of his house, “I wasn’t born with a disability, and I was scared to be seen. Will those eyes judge me? Will they look down on me? It was all in my head that the community wouldn’t accept me.”.“Despair. That’s all I can say about how I felt. But if I did end my life, if I felt I was a burden- my parents could have let me die that night. They didn’t have to save me,” shared Vanh. After months of trying to accept his reality, Vanh told himself that he should not stay sad forever, at least as a way to show his gratitude to his loved ones. Boredom soon took over as he stayed home all day, and Vanh started looking at art tutorials by Thai teachers on YouTube. Similar to Lao language, it was quite easy for him to understand Thai and learn. Soon, Vanh started picking up skills. Vanh had minimal equipment and began sketching. He used his foot in his first attempt to write and it wasn’t easy. After a while, he made his first stroke with a paint brush. Vanh practiced frequently and it got a bit simpler to control. Then, he tried to use the brush with his mouth. But this was very inconvenient as he found it difficult to see how accurate his movements were, as his head moved with each motion. At one point, Vanh got so annoyed that he searched around his home and asked his younger brother to get the rubber from their motorcycle tyres to make a wrap around his arm to which his brush could be attached. At least, this way it would be durable. After a lot of practice, he achieved precision and was able to wear the rubber set by himself. “I wanted to be a car mechanic. At least that was what I thought was my ambition before that night. But now that I am here looking back- wanting to be an artist was always in me,” Vanh said, smiling. He reminisced of how he would love to sketch pictures of cars and would have done anything to decorate cars. Vanh said since he didn’t have a car- why not just draw one instead?So how did he get on social media? Apparently, there was one programme to support business thinking and design supported by Maybank for persons with disabilities in Malaysia, back when he was getting back on his feet. Vanh was opened to tools and social media marketing which he tried to access as soon as he got back to Laos.Vanh attempted to add as many people as possible on his own Facebook account, by the name of Vanh likes drawing. He began with realistic art such as portraits and not long after, he received his first customer. A policewoman who saw how realistic his artwork was, approached Vanh to make a portrait of her. That was like a fire that sparked his soul. He didn’t know how to accept her payment and he thought 100,000 (LAK) (about US$5) was too expensive with his lack of experience. But she liked it so much that she paid more, so Vanh could buy more equipment to continue his work. For the first time, he felt hope again. Vanh sought options for how he can look for marketable art and he saw that in neighboring countries, there are customizable shoes, bags and t-shirts using acrylic paint, which he adores. He also really wanted to buy canvases and paint but did not have enough to purchase any.Soon, he resorted to stealing his little sister’s shoes and painted on them. He hid them from her, unsure if she would be angry for what he did. But thankfully, she liked it. And that, turned into his new product line. He continued to find new customers, showcased his work online to invite more people to his Facebook page. When I showed Vanh’s artwork to our team- they immediately said yes to having him work with us. We wanted to localize and come up with an SDG installation, with a Lao look and feel. We decided to go with the “Pha Khao”- a Lao-style seated round bamboo table on which each SDG would be painted. Vanh also liked the idea and got straight into work. Indeed, Vanh did not fail to produce another masterpiece. He was also inspired to use local products for his future work. He expressed his heartfelt appreciation to us for trusting him with this task. In the coming weeks, Vanh will be working to complete his first gallery and wishes to also ask for donations of used items like the Pha Khao and other locally- available items so he can upcycle them to showcase there.The gallery is a result of support from his friend who is also a person with disability and an art collector. After the official launch, Vanh wishes to send part of his revenue as his contribution to support the community of persons with disabilities. “I was very poor. I was lost, not knowing what to do or where to go. But with the support from our community, I have got to where I am today,” Vanh further added, “I want to make sure that I can give back as much as I can, so we can all have an easier tomorrow”. And that was our very first in-person encounter with Vanh, the artist who paints hope with every stroke of his brush, especially in our hearts.The blog is written by Aksonethip Somvorachit, Associate Development Coordination Officer, Communications and Advocacy, UN Resident Coordinator's Office, Lao PDR.

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10 July 2024

A handful of rice fields high hopes

“Building Climate-Resilient and Eco-friendly Agriculture Systems and Livelihoods” (Climate REAL) is a project implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with financial support from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) as part of KOICA’s Integrated Programme for Climate Resilience and Empowerment in Attapeu Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic.Five beneficiaries share the positive changes experienced from participating in the project.As the newly harvested rice is being processed in the rice sorter, Khammoun Heuangsouvantha remarks on the noticeable change in the quality and quantity of the rice he can produce. The 58-year-old has been farming rice all his life – starting at a young age helping his parents in the fields – but this is the first season that he has seen such good yields. For decades, Khammoun had only experienced low yields, and providing for his family of six had become increasingly more difficult. Crop production was affected by multiple factors including threats imposed by climate change, natural disasters, pests and diseases. Farmers in the community had few resources or strategies to respond to these problems and relied on traditional practices. “With all the effort I put in, I only ever got low output. If I put in less effort, I got even lower yields.” February 2023 was the start of a new venture for Khammoun. Because of his passion for rice farming and enthusiasm for new knowledge and skills to improve crop production, he was nominated by local government authorities to participate in the Climate REAL project activities. Initial engagement with the project included weekly trainings of season-long Farmer Field School on rice seed production and study visits to well-established and successful farmers in Savannakhet and Champasak Provinces. Khammoun learned quickly and was able to remember by heart the ingredients and proportions of botanical pesticides from locally available materials and specific techniques for rice planting procedures as well as pest and disease management. He could also provide the rationale behind the techniques. “I admit that I did not know about which fertilizer was for rice crops, the role of fertilizer for rice at each growth stage, which formula to use when and by how much in relation to the rice growth stage and size of paddy field until I joined the project. Now, I know that each formula contains different nutrient needs for rice crop development at each growth stage. Through learning by doing, l also learned that the level of fertilizer application depends on the rice growth stage and size of the rice field as well as soil fertility.”From joining the project, Khammoun now knows how to deal with, prevent and manage rice insects and disease such as planthoppers and seed-borne disease. He also fully recognizes how much the proper application of fertilizer contributes to the rice yield.One of the most significant lessons was the importance of seed selection to improve the quality of the yields. Techniques on seed selection need to be performed every rice planting season to reduce any potential seed-borne diseases, which can cause severe problems in the rice cultivation process. Within a few months, Khammoun was able to put his learning into practice with good results. He received 9kg of RD2 rice seeds from the project to produce RD3 rice seeds in the rainy/rice-growing season from June to November 2023 and decided to conduct an experiment. He would compare the results of using traditional practices and project intervention techniques with the rice seeds given by the project against his own. He applied what he had learned in the Farmer Field School on RD3 rice seed production, and used traditional practices as a control field. He observed a big difference between the two. He was delighted to report that rice grown with techniques and quality seeds introduced by the project produced bigger and greener leaves and plumper rice ears.Not only was the quality better, but the project intervention techniques also resulted in greater volume. The 9kg of RD2 rice seeds from a reliable source produced 480 kg of RD3 rice seeds which, at LAK 12 000 per kilo, could sell for approximately LAK 6 million. Conversely, his own traditional rice variety and technique yielded lower outputs and could only fetch a price of LAK 7 000 per kilo. This is the first time that Khammoun has been involved with projects such as Climate REAL and, while initial investments were high, the results have been amazing. He and others in farmer groups in the area are grateful to the project for investing in the rice sorting machine, which reduces the cost of processing the quality rice seed with potential market access. This initial investment gave direct beneficiaries the confidence to financially engage with project activities and also showed the potential for their own investment in the future. Because of his great results, Khammoun has been invited to join many workshops, meetings and events. He has gone on to share his knowledge with his family and the wider community, including local farmers who have not yet participated in the project directly and with other target districts of the project.Hopes are high for the rice farming communities of Attapeu Province. Apart from planning and preparing for the next rice growing season, Khammoun has also started to make plans for his grandson’s future. He personally believes that there is no end to the learning and enrichment and that local farmers can benefit from continued support. It is hoped that in the next 5 to 10 years, villagers will be able to produce enough rice not only for their own families but also for sale. The potential to start a small agribusiness and gradually improve living conditions would be within reach.

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Press Release

02 June 2025

Tobacco: An economic and health killer for Lao PDR

The tobacco industry sometimes uses public relations to claim that it has a positive role in society, citing agricultural development, jobs, or investment. However, any social gains made by the industry will never come close to meeting the true cost of its products for society. Every year, tobacco use in the Lao PDR takes the lives of more than 6,700 children, parents, neighbours, and friends. This cannot be justified. In addition to the health impact, the economic cost of tobacco is huge. In 2017, healthcare expenditure and working days lost due to smoking-related illnesses and premature deaths cost the Lao economy 3.6 trillion kip – equivalent to 2.3% of GDP. In the same year, tobacco tax revenue represented only 146 billion kip – far below its cost.Worryingly, tobacco production appears to be on the rise in Lao PDR following recent investments by foreign tobacco companies. While it may appear an attractive cash crop, tobacco is notoriously labour-intensive, often requiring long hours of stooping, which takes a heavy toll on workers. It also puts farmers at risk of "green tobacco sickness", caused by nicotine absorption through the skin while handling wet leaves. One in every four tobacco farmers is affected, and the crop also exposes them to heavily-used pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Tobacco is a major driver of deforestation, as tracts of land are cleared for planting, while trees are felled to provide wood for curing the harvested leaves. It is estimated that globally, approximately one tree is needed to produce just 300 cigarettes, while tobacco farming also depletes soil fertility.So, what can be done? The Lao government has strong policies to ensure it meets its obligations as a signatory to the global WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. There are opportunities to strengthen these policies, and their enforcement. We can help offset tobacco’s harm by increasing the tax on tobacco products to make rates comparable with those in neighbouring countries, and by ensuring that no tobacco company is granted tax exemptions, incentives, privileges, or benefits. On average, governments across the world generate tax revenue worth about 0.6% of GDP from tobacco, but the Lao PDR collects less than 0.08%. A recent World Bank report showed how restructuring tobacco taxes could raise 432 billion kip or 0.17% of GDP in extra revenue. As an example, the Philippines adopted tobacco tax reforms between 2012 and 2020, and as a result domestic tobacco tax revenue jumped from around $1 billion in 2012 to $6.6 billion by 2020, providing about 11% of government revenue. These additional funds were strategically reinvested in the national health insurance programme, leading to a remarkable three-fold expansion in coverage for lower-income households. Importantly, the Philippines also witnessed a decline of more than 34% in smoking due to higher tobacco prices.The tobacco industry has argued that decreasing cigarette demand through higher taxes would reduce incomes and cause job losses. However, recent analysis by UNDP suggests these claims are greatly overstated. The Lao tobacco industry employs few farmers or leaf processing workers, and far fewer manufacturing workers due to capital-intensive operations. Furthermore, tobacco contributes only modestly to farmer incomes and GDP, while the costs of tobacco-related health treatment and mortality, and the revenue losses from tobacco industry tax benefits, sap public funds significantly.To help workers and the economy transition, a part of the additional revenues generated by increased taxes can be invested to help tobacco farmers switch to alternative crops that offer long-term benefits for both farmers and the country. An ASEAN study shows numerous examples from neighbouring countries where farmers have successfully transitioned from tobacco to other crops. Lao PDR has tremendous potential for agricultural growth, through crops that bring benefits without harming families and communities – as has been seen firsthand with highly successful transitions from other harmful crops to coffee.Finally, we recommend rigorously enforcing tobacco control and investment laws. We know that tobacco kills and to protect health, the economy, and the future of the country, we need to address both health and economic costs of tobacco by remaining vigilant to 'the appeal' of the tobacco industry. At a time when health budgets globally are under pressure, reducing the health impacts of tobacco will reduce suffering, free up funds for essential public health services, and generate much-needed revenue. This course of action offers a win-win for all and can contribute to safeguarding lives for generations to come.Authors: Bakhodir Burkhanov, United Nations Resident Coordinator to Lao PDR, Dr Timothy Armstrong, WHO Lao PDR Representative, Martine Thérer, UNDP Lao PDR Resident Representative, and Alex Kremer, World Bank Country Director Lao PDR.

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15 May 2025

Ministry of Finance, U.S. Embassy, and UNOPS Break Ground on New Customs Headquarters and Training Center in Vientiane

The project builds on the successful completion of Phase 1, during which UNOPS designed the headquarters and delivered two specialized warehouses for the secure storage of confiscated items, demonstrating progress toward improved customs enforcement capacity.Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and implemented by UNOPS, the initiative aims to improve customs operations through modern infrastructure that reflects both international standards and local architectural identity. Once completed, the building will house the Department’s Training, Investigation, and Legal Divisions, and feature a dedicated training center with capacity for up to 200 staff. The facility will serve as a sustainable platform for capacity building, knowledge exchange, and improved operational efficiency—contributing directly to the Government of Lao PDR’s National Socio-Economic Development Plan and broader governance and rule of law objectives.The ceremony was attended by key representatives from the Government of Lao PDR and international partners, including Minister of Finance H.E. Santiphab Phomvihan, U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR H.E. Heather Variava, UN Resident Coordinator in Lao PDR Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov, Director General of the Department of Customs Mr. Phoukhaokham Vanavongxay, and UNOPS Director for South East Asia and Pacific Ms. Samina Kadwani. During the event, H.E. Heather Variava, the U.S. Ambassador to Lao PDR, emphasized that the new facility will significantly enhance operational and training capacity, providing a strong foundation to confront transnational crimes.UN Resident Coordinator in Lao PDR Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov remarked, “This project is more than infrastructure; it’s a commitment to sustainable development. By creating a modern workspace and a training hub, the project ensures the Department of Customs can serve diverse communities effectively and professionally.”Director General of the Department of Customs Mr. Phoukhaokham Vanavongxay stated that, “In an ever-evolving world, the role of customs officials is crucial to international trade. I sincerely hope the Customs Training Center will be utilized to its fullest potential in enhancing the capabilities of our customs officials, aligning their skills with international standards, and contributing to the continuous improvement of professional practices in service of the nation and the people.”Ms. Samina Kadwani, UNOPS Director for South East Asia and Pacific, added, “This project aligns with our mission to deliver practical solutions that enhance public services and empower communities. Through the responsible use of funding, including adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, we are ensuring that this building not only serves the immediate needs of the Department of Customs but also contributes to the long-term governance and institutional goals of the Government of Lao PDR.”Press contacts:Yadhu Acharya, UNOPS Communications and Partnerships Officer for South East Asia and the Pacific yadhua@unops.orgAbout UNOPSUNOPS mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. We help the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, and deliver sustainable infrastructure and procurement in an efficient way. Read more at www.unops.org and follow UNOPS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and WhatsApp.

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29 April 2025

Government of Lao PDR and United Nations Launch Joint Programme on Green and Climate Finance to Advance Sustainable Development and Resilience

At the signing ceremony held at the Ministry of Planning and Investment, H.E. Mme Phonevanh Outhavong, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment, emphasized the importance of aligning national financing strategies with green and climate goals. “As 2025 marks the final year of our 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan, we stand at a crucial juncture, transitioning into the 10th NSEDP with anticipated LDC graduation in 2026 – the inaugural year of our new plan. This Joint Programme directly supports our graduation aspirations by addressing a critical hurdle – the shift toward green and climate-resilient financing mechanisms that can sustain our development gains while safeguarding our environmental assets,” said the Vice Minister. Mr. Thomas Lammar, Chargé d'affaires of the Luxembourg Embassy in Lao PDR, and Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov, UN Resident Coordinator in Lao PDR, also addressed the event, highlighting the value of coordinated international support for climate change and green finance. “Luxembourg, through its Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity, is proud to support this programme, which not only addresses environmental sustainability but also promotes social inclusion and economic opportunity in cooperation with the private sector,” said Mr. Thomas Lammar. “Green and climate finance is about more than protecting the environment—it’s about building stronger, fairer societies.” “In a world of intertwined crises, we must decouple growth from environmental harm and break down silos. This Joint Programme, as our first pooled fund prototype, drives coordinated, strategic action for a greener future,” said Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov.Led by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and coordinated by the UN Resident Coordinator, the two-year programme is rooted in the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) Financing Strategy, endorsed by the Prime Minister. It prioritizes green and climate finance as a central pillar of Lao PDR’s development agenda. This initiative will strengthen green and climate finance policies, cross-sectoral coordination, and institutional capacity, while promoting innovative financial mechanisms that support environmental sustainability and bolster the country’s resilience to climate change.The Programme harnesses the technical expertise of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), working with key ministries, including the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Ministry of Energy and Mines, and the Bank of Lao PDR. Through this collaboration, the country’s capacity to finance its environmental and climate goals is being strengthened. UNDP is leading efforts in policy development and institutional reform, with a focus on the extractive sector, biodiversity finance, and mainstreaming green finance across ministries. UNEP is advancing sustainable budgeting and fiscal reform to embed environmental sustainability in financial sector policies. FAO is bridging the agriculture-environment-finance nexus, spearheading initiatives such as the national Payment for Environmental Services mechanism, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable food systems. UN-Habitat is partnering with municipal authorities to drive urban green investments and strengthen local capacity to access green finance.By targeting selected stakeholders, the Programme will advance nature-based solutions, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable urban planning, and community resilience. It also aims to strengthen data systems and regulatory frameworks to attract green investment. This launch supports Lao PDR’s Green Growth Strategy, Nationally Determined Contributions, and LDC graduation roadmap, reinforcing the country’s commitment to economic growth that is environmentally responsible and climate-resilient. For media inquiries, please contact: Aksonethip Somvorachit, Programme Communications and Advocacy officer at: aksonethip.somvorachit@un.org

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25 April 2025

United Nations High Representative Visits Lao PDR to Reinforce Support for Inclusive and Sustainable LDC Graduation

Ms. Fatima began her mission by meeting with H.E. Thongsavanh Phomvihane, Minister of Foreign Affairs. They discussed key actions needed to ensure a successful and sustainable graduation, and emphasized the importance of building a resilient and inclusive future for the people of Lao PDR. The UN reiterated its steadfast commitment to supporting the country throughout this significant transformation.She later participated in a Policy Roundtable with the National Steering Committee for LDC Graduation. Joined by senior government officials, the discussions focused on national progress, priority areas, and the strategic next steps in the transition process.“Graduation from the LDC category is not the end, but a new beginning,” Ms. Fatima stated. “It’s about ensuring that every person in Lao PDR, regardless of background, benefits from the country’s development. This transition must be inclusive and leave no one behind.”In the afternoon, Ms. Fatima met with Prime Minister H.E. Sonexay Siphandone. She thanked him for the warm welcome and commended the Government’s leadership and commitment to the LDC and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) agendas. She congratulated the Prime Minister on the forthcoming graduation and reaffirmed the UN’s full support for a smooth and inclusive transition.Lao PDR has made notable strides in human development since first meeting two graduation criteria in 2018—advancing in education, health, and infrastructure. The country now fulfills all three thresholds required for graduation, becoming only the second nation to do so comprehensively. This achievement is particularly significant given the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, climate shocks, and high external debt.Ms. Fatima also held consultations with the UN Country Team, bilateral and multilateral development partners, international NGOs, and the private sector. These dialogues focused on key transition priorities, including trade competitiveness, climate resilience, and human capital development. She welcomed the Government’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS), which outlines a forward-looking vision anchored in macroeconomic stability, investment, structural transformation, and climate action.While acknowledging potential challenges—such as reduced development financing and changes in trade preferences—Ms. Fatima emphasized that these also offer opportunities for economic diversification and stronger global integration.“Lao PDR’s achievements demonstrate that meaningful progress is possible, even in the face of adversity,” she noted. “Graduation must serve as a platform for building resilience and securing inclusive, long-term development.”She stressed that success should ultimately be measured not just by indicators, but by the tangible benefits delivered to people—particularly in rural and underserved communities. The UN remains a committed partner in this journey, with continued support in education, healthcare, and climate adaptation.Ms. Fatima also underscored the importance of continued international cooperation. She encouraged Lao PDR to actively engage in global development platforms, such as the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in August 2025, to share its experiences and strengthen partnerships that will sustain progress well beyond graduation.For media inquiries, please contact: Aksonethip Somvorachit, Programme Communications and Advocacy officer at: aksonethip.somvorachit@un.org

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08 April 2025

Lao PDR Hosts National Dialogue on Transforming UN Development Funding through the Funding Compact

Co-hosted by H.E. Madame Phonevanh Outhavong, Vice-Minister of Planning and Investment, and Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Lao PDR, this high-level dialogue saw the attendance of representatives from the government, development partners, international financial institutions, and UN agencies to discuss how the UN’s global Funding Compact commitments can be implemented at the country level.As part of the Pact for the Future, the Funding Compact was endorsed at the 2023 SDG Summit to strengthen the quality, flexibility, and predictability of funding for UN development activities. It recognizes that sustainable development requires coordinated, well-funded, and results-driven multilateral support, and it outlines mutual commitments between UN Member States and the UN development system."In Lao PDR, we are prioritizing sustainable growth that is inclusive, resilient, and responsive to the evolving needs of our people," said Vice-Minister Phonevanh Outhavong. "This dialogue allows us to deepen our collaboration with the United Nations and ensure that international partnerships are aligned with our national goals, particularly in key sectors such as health, youth, digital transformation, and climate resilience."Through the Funding Compact, Member States have committed to ensuring more predictable and flexible funding for UN development efforts. This includes increasing contributions to core and unmarked funding, which allows the UN to respond effectively to emerging needs, as well as enhancing support for pooled funding mechanisms that promote collaboration across agencies. Member States have also pledged to strengthen donor coordination and align non-core funding—such as earmarked contributions—more strategically with national priorities. Additionally, sustaining the UN Resident Coordinator system is a key part of ensuring effective, on-the-ground leadership for UN development efforts.At the same time, the UN development system is strengthening its transparency, efficiency, and accountability to build trust and confidence among Member States. This includes demonstrating the UN’s tangible impact on SDG progress, improving the visibility and recognition of funding contributions, and ensuring greater transparency in financial reporting. The UN is also deepening efforts to streamline operations, improve coordination among agencies, and fully align programs with national development priorities, reinforcing a more strategic and results-oriented multilateral approach." The Funding Compact is not just a financial instrument. It is a strategic commitment to coherence, partnership and results," said Mr. Bakhodir Burkhanov, UN Resident Coordinator. "As a global tool that has to be adapted in every single UN programme country, its significance has increased manifold in the current funding crisis."The dialogue will also feature presentations on Lao PDR’s National Socio-Economic Development Plan, the UN-Lao PDR Cooperation Framework, and regional SDG progress. Additionally, it will showcase ongoing and planned UN joint programs in key areas such as maternal and child health, youth empowerment, social protection, digital transformation, and climate action under Lao PDR’s Nationally Determined Contributions.With both the UN and the Government committed to operationalizing the Funding Compact’s shared commitments, this dialogue marks a crucial step toward building a more strategic, responsive, and well-funded UN development system in Lao PDR. For media inquiries, please contact:Aksonethip Somvorachit, Programme Communications and Advocacy officer at: aksonethip.somvorachit@un.org

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Where we work: The UN’s programmatic interventions

The UN is implementing 0 programmatic interventions during the ongoing programme cycle. The map below displays the number of programmatic interventions per location (note that a programmatic intervention may be linked to more than one location). Click on the number on the map to get a summary description of the programmatic interventions. Programmatic interventions may be linked to the national level or specific locations/sub-national level. Note that some interventions linked to specific locations might also have components at the national level, even if they are not categorized as country-level interventions. Click on “Show location details” in the bottom right corner to view a summary table with locations, the number of programmatic interventions, and the UN entities working in those locations. For definitions of programmatic interventions, please refer to the Glossary section.

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