Countries and Regions

Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Country Strategy and Program 2002-2004

The Country Strategy and Program (CSP) is prepared in active consultation with developing member country stakeholders: the government, NGOs, civil society groups, the private sector and other development agencies. It is usually prepared once every five years. A CSP update is prepared every year to reflect any important country developments and adjustments to the program.

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Contents

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Executive Summary

1. Development Agenda

   1. Key Features of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
   2. Current Political, Macroeconomic, and Social Trends
   3. Current Developments
   4. Development Priorities and Outlook

2. ADB's Development Experience

   1. Factual Summary of ADB Assistance
   2. Summary Evaluation of ADB Assistance
   3. Portfolio Performance and Status
   4. Conclusions and Lessons for the Country Strategy and Program

3. ADB's Strategy

   1. Poverty Reduction
   2. Thematic Priorities
   3. Private Sector Development
   4. Regional Cooperation
   5. Risks

4. Operational Approach

   1. Modalities of ADB Assistance
   2. Participation of Civil Society, the Private Sector, and Local Governments
   3. Strengthening Government Capacity
   4. Aid Coordination

5. Three-Year Assistance Program

   1. Funding Level and Performance
   2. Loan and Technical Assistance Program
   3. Economic and Sector Work Program

6. Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

   1. Agreed Upon Performance Indicators
   2. Monitoring Process and Plan

Appendixes [ PDF: 228kb | 80 pages ]

1. Country Economic, Social and Environment Indicators
2. Poverty Indicators
3. Sector Strategies
4. Portfolio Status
5. Three-Year Pipeline
6. Economic and Sector Work Pipeline
7. Supplementary Appendix: Project Selection Briefs