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|  |  | | Vientiane Capital experienced the highest water level in over forty years, with the Mekong River rising at 13.68 meters well over the danger level of 12.5 meters. more |
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On August 1st, 2008, a workshop was held in Vientiane to inform stakeholders about The World Bank Group's Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agecy's (MIGA) plans to support projects in the Lao hydropower sector in general, and in particular to discuss Nam Ngum5's social and environmental impacts, the status of the project's preparation, and to receive stakeholders's inputs. Documents | | | | |  | | | | |  | | REPORT - Teaching in Lao PDR
This study examines progress in the education sector in Lao PDR, with special focus on teachers in primary and secondary schools. It provides a profile of Lao teachers, including their working conditions, pay and performance. It also discusses issues towards a comprehensive teacher reform. Report (pdf) | | | | | | | | | |  | | REPORT - CASE STUDY: Paving the Road for Better Capacity in Lao PDR
In addition to physical capital, development depends critically on institutional and human capacity to deliver desired policy outcomes. The core responsibility for creating that capacity rests with government, and many capacity-development activities can be implemented by governments using their own resources.This report examines the way in which the roads sector can contribute to national development objectives. Report (pdf) | | | | | | | | | |  | | PRESS RELEASE - Nam Theun Moves Forward; Livelihood Activities Require Acceleration
The NT2 Hydropower Project continues to manage social and environmental impacts as construction works advance, according to the latest semi-annual progress report. More | Report (pdf) | | | | | | | | | |  | | REPORT - Lao Environment Monitor
With help of the World Bank, country builds broad program to protect forests and species, while reducing poverty. Story | Report | Comic | Jungle Diary | Protecting Wildlife Treasures | Slideshow | | | | | | | | | | | LATEST UPDATE - Strong Rains Cause Big Flooding in Vientiane
A stronger rainy season than expected has been causing water levels in Laos to rise quite dramatically, with the Mekong River breaching its banks and overflowing into cities throughout Laos. Full story | | | | | | | | | EVENT - Lao PDR, Thailand Deepen Commitment to Sustainable Hydropower Development
On September 7, 2007 a discussion took place in Bankgok about the development of Lao PDR’s hydropower resources. More | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PROJECT RESULTS - Lao PDR: Growing Momentum
Despite huge challenges, Lao PDR is on an increasingly sustainable development path with growing opportunities to build on reforms achieved so far. Slideshow | Roads | Electricity | Poverty Reduction |
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