 |  | | 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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 | | WORKSHOP - The Mekong River Commission Consultation on its Hydropower Program took place in Vientiane, September 25-27, 2008. The consultation brought together representatives from Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, civil society, international donor organizations and private sector developers. Mr. James Bond, from the World Bank Group, gave a keynote address on the importance of sustainably managing the Mekong River's resources. Read commentary.
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- MRC Consultation on its Hydropower Program
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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) | | | | | | | | | |
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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