Lao PDR and ADB
In the Spotlight
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Risk Financing for Rural Climate Resilience in the Greater Mekong Subregion
This report presents the findings of a climate risk financing study conducted by the GMS Core Environment Program in 28 rural communities in Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam.
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Tourism Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam (2016-2018)
International visitor arrivals to the Lao PDR totaled 4.68 million in 2015, a 13% increase compared to 2014. This report documents tourism sector investment priorities of ADB and the governments of Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, and Viet Nam.
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Poverty in Lao PDR
In Lao PDR, 23.2% of the population lives below the national poverty line. Get the latest statistical data on poverty and socioeconomic development in Lao People's Democratic Republic and compare poverty indicators among countries in Southeast Asia.
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Nature-Based Solutions for Building Resilience in Towns and Cities: Case Studies from GMS
Working with local governments, nongovernment organizations, women’s groups, and professional associations, town-wide adaptation measures were defined by overlaying climate change projections on town plans and zoning schemes for strategic infrastructure. Read the case study in Kaysone Phomvihane.
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
The Greater Mekong Subregion has recently seen remarkable progress in developing cross-border transport infrastructure along its economic corridors.
Evaluating Impacts of Cross-Border Transport Infrastructure in the Greater Mekong Subregion: Three Approaches
ADB Transport Assistance Works: Just Ask Lao Cafe Owner Sengchan Savatphoun
ADB has funded the construction or improvement of more than 92,000 km of road in Asia and the Pacific since 2010, that’s more than twice the distance around the earth.
GMS Agriculture Working Group Finalizing Strategy on Agro-Based Value Chains
A senior level working group meeting is finalizing a 5-year strategy for promoting safe and environment-friendly agro-based value chains (2018-2022) for the Greater Mekong subregion.
Projects in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Approved/Active
- Sustainable Rural Infrastructure and Watershed Management Sector Project
- Northern Rural Infrastructure Development Sector Project - Additional Financing
- Economic Policy Support for Enhancing Productivity and Employment
- Second Northern Greater Mekong Subregion Transport Network Improvement Project (Additional Financing)
- Second Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project
Closed
- Second Technical and Vocational Education Development
- Northern Rural Infrastructure Development Sector Project - Due Diligence of Additional Financing
- Second Strengthening Higher Education Project
- Governance and Capacity Development in Public Sector Management Program - Subprogram 2
- Northern Smallholder Livestock Commercialization Project
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1.4%
Average annual population growth rate in Lao PDR (2011-2016)
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6.59
Population in Lao PDR, in millions (2016)
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197
Maternal mortality ratio in Lao PDR, per 100,000 live births (2015)
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23.2%
Population living below the national poverty line in Lao PDR (2012)
