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Lao PDR Resident Mission
Corner of Lanexang Av. and Samsenthai Rd.
P.O. Box 9724
Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: +856 21 250444 |
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Economic Pace to ModerateMining and hydropower kept the economy growing at a rapid rate last year and the outlook is for further growth at a more moderate pace of 8% in 2008–2009. Robust economic growth expected in neighboring trading partners such as the People’s Republic of China and Thailand should support demand for Lao PDR’s main exports. Find out more in the Asian Development Outlook 2008. Read the news release. Reports
Lao PDR and ADB
The Lao PDR joined the ADB at its founding in 1966 and, as
of end-December 2007, approved loans to the country totaled almost $1.23 billion, with
technical assistance projects amounting to $108.84 million. ADB has extended development
assistance since 1968 and continues to remain the largest multilateral financier to the country.
 Learn more about ADB's partnership with Lao PDR [ PDF ] Country Operations and Business Plan 2008-2010 |
What's New
Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (Lao People's Democratic Republic)
(Environmental Assessments
) Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (Lao People's Democratic Republic)
(Resettlement Planning Documents
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Projects
Greater Mekong Subregion Nam Theun 2 Hydroelectric Project - Social Safeguards Monitoring
(Technical Assistance) Sector-Wide Approach in Education Sector Development (Supplementary)
(Technical Assistance)
Publications
Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program Progess Report 2006-2007
(Books, Periodicals, Studies, and Reports) HIV and Infrastructure: ADB Experience in the Greater Mekong Subregion
(Books, Periodicals, Studies, and Reports)
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