The Lao PDR Gender Profile provides a review of existing literature on gender issues in the country and accompanying group discussions that covered several important areas including education, health, and agriculture, among others.
Lao PDR is committed to the promotion of equality between men and women and has articulated the country's goals and priorities in the National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy (NGPES).
The gender strategy of the NGPES, aimed at reducing poverty, is based on the important role played by Lao women in the society. The effective participation of women, especially poor and ethinic minority women, is essential for the counry to achieve the goals of reducing poverty and improving living standards.
The gender profile aims at:
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facilitating the implementation of the NGPES by providing sex-disaggregated data and information for planning gender sensitive programs;
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providing a baseline document for government ministries and institutions, donor community and international organizations in their work aimed at reducing poverty and promoting gender equality and empowerment; and
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enabling a better understanding of the roles and status of men and women in Lao PDR in the development process, consequently leading to policies and programs that address gender imbalances or disparities.
The following areas are discussed in the report:
The Lao PDR Gender Profile is the product of a joint collaboration between the Gender Resource Information and Development Center of the Lao Women's Union and the World Bank. It is the first comprehensive assessment of this kind prepared by the Lao Women's Union.
 Executive Summary (77kb pdf)
Download the Full Report (517kb pdf)
Gender Equality A Priority for Lao PDR (press release, September 12, 2006)
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