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40193-012: Updating the National Water Policy and Strategy
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The TA will address two key activities that are urgently required to enable Lao PDR adopt integrated water resources management (IWRM) namely: (i) the development of a National Water Resource Policy and Strategy; and (ii) the first phase of the preparation of a national water resources information inventory and assessment. In addition, the TA will assist the Government develop the design and framework document for a Lao IWRM Support Program including financing requirements. The primary outcome... Read More
| Country |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 40193-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Numbers |
TA No. 7013 |
| Approval Date | 12 Dec 2007 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 500 |
| Geographical Location | Lao PDR, nationwide |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Agriculture and natural resources / Water-Based Natural Resources Management |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Environmental sustainability Social development |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Ian William Makin
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Responsible ADB Department
Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Div, SERD
Executing Agencies
Water Resources &Environment Administration (WREA)
Phonechaleun Nonthaxay
PDS Creation Date
11 Jan 2008
Last PDS Update
20 Dec 2011