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41656-012: Lao People's Democratic Republic: Northern Greater Mekong Subregion Transport Network Improvement Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The project will facilitate regional cooperation and increased economic growth in the GMS by improving the national highway linking the Louangphrabang area with the Lao PDR-Thailand border. Improvement of this road, much of which is currently gravel and earth, will facilitate increased exports to Thailand of agricultural goods produced in the project area and increased tourism from Thailand to Louangphrabang. The Project comprises (i) improvement of 367 km of the project road from Ziang Ngeun (t... Read More
| Country |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 41656-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Grant Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
Grant No. 0082 |
| Approval Date | 27 Sep 2007 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 54,000 |
| Geographical Location | Louangphrabang and Xaignabouri provinces |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Transport and ICT / Road Transport |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Jeffrey M. Miller
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Southeast Asia Department
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Transport and Communications Division, SERD
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Ministry of Public Works and Transportation(MPWT)
Mr. Laokham Sompeth
PDS Creation Date
14 May 2008
Last PDS Update
21 Jan 2013