Lao PDR and ADB
In the Spotlight
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A Comparative Analysis of Tax Administration in Asia and the Pacific: 2018 Edition
This comparative analysis of administrative frameworks, functions, and performance of revenue bodies in 28 Asia–Pacific economies includes developments and trends in tax administration practice and performance.
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High-value Crop Boosts Farmers' Income in Lao PDR
New value crops like Japanese cucumbers are helping farmers in the Lao People's Democratic Republic maximize their land and generate additional income.
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Statement at the 10th Cambodia–Lao PDR–Viet Nam (CLV) Summit on Development Triangle Area
President Nakao said that the GMS Regional Investment Framework 2018-2022, which identifies more than 227 high-priority investment projects with an estimated total cost of about $66 billion, could be a good platform to foster greater synergies between the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) and CLV countries.
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Lao PDR: Emerging from Least Developed Country Status
ADB continues to partner with the Lao PDR as it seeks to graduate from Least Developed Country status by 2020. This country brief details ADB’s operations across major sectors, and explores gains and challenges.
The economy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) continues to grow vigorously. However, because it is a resource-rich country with an economy heavily reliant on mining and hydropower, more focus on diversifying the economy is needed. The government must strive for strong macroeconomic management, a sound fiscal framework, and effective budget management. While the government has consolidated expenditures to contain the deficit, it needs to increase fiscal and foreign reserves to absorb any future shocks.
ADB assistance to the Lao PDR is consistent with the rapidly evolving development needs of a lower-middle-income country. Under its national socioeconomic development plans, the government has adopted a policy to transform the Lao PDR from a landlocked to a landlinked country, and is aiming to be eligible to graduate from least developed country status by 2020.
The Lao PDR is a member of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS).
Latest
Green and Blue Finance Will Help Bridge Infrastructure Investment Gap in Southeast Asia
Countries in Southeast Asia need to promote innovative green and blue finance approaches to address the rising financing gap for sustainable infrastructure in the region, according to an ASEAN workshop in Bangkok.
Right Fiscal Reforms, Policies Can Help Meet Social Protection Agenda in Asia and Pacific — ADB Report
Countries in Asia and the Pacific have a good chance of achieving the social protection agenda under the Sustainable Development Goals if the right fiscal reforms and policies are in place, says a new study by ADB.
This report presents the results of a survey of 15 developing countries in Asia and the Pacific regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 12, 14, and 15.
Strengthening the Environmental Dimensions of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific: Stocktake of National Responses to Sustainable Development Goals 12, 14, and 15
Projects in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Approved/Active
Closed
- Health Sector Governance Program (Subprogram 2)
- Mekong Tourism Innovation
- Workshop for Selection and Monitoring of a Biodiversity Offset for the Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project
- Strengthening Capacity for Health Sector Governance Reforms
- Asian Development Outlook 2016-2018 - Asian Development Outlook 2016 (Subproject 1)
