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World Bank and Lao PDR: 50 Years of Partnership
Over half a century ago, Lao PDR began its journey to become a modern nation and committed itself to long-term development ambitions. It has delivered electricity, schools, roads, and has become an important energy exporter. View the interactive timeline of Lao PDR's development story and read more about its 50 year partnership with the World Bank.
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View the Timeline: English | ພາສາລາວ
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Browse the Commemorative Book 

Lao PDR Economic Monitor, December 2011REPORT - Lao PDR Economic Monitor, December 2011 - Sustaining Growth Coping with Uncertainty
Lao PDR’s economy continues to grow despite the impact of typhoons and a slower global economy.
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Lao PDR Investment Climate Assessment 2011

REPORT - Lao PDR Investment Climate Assessment 2011
Non resource sectors are expected to contribute to more than half of Lao PDR's real GDP growth. This report summarizes the results of a national survey and identifies key constraints of the country's non-resource sector firms.
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East Asia and Pacific Update November 2011REPORT - East Asia and Pacific Update - Navigating Turbulence, Sustaining Growth
Growth in developing East Asia and Pacific is still going strong (GDP forecast is 8.2% in 2011), but the region needs to refocus on long-term reforms to protect itself from global risks and natural disasters. Press Release | ພາສາລາວ | More 

Maternal and Child HealthFEATURE STORY - Safe Delivery for Mother and Baby
Lao PDR has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Southeast Asia. By delivering at safe health facilities with skilled staff, more Lao mothers have a better chance of survival. View photos from a maternity ward at a hospital in Vientiane and read about how free births in two districts are encouraging women to deliver in health centers. More

Young Lao Entrepreneurs Shine at Marketplace Competition

JOINT PRESS RELEASE - Career Counseling Offices Established at Two Academic Institutes in Vientiane
October 2011 Counseling offices will provide much-needed career advice and employment services to hundreds of students, with a special focus on young women. More | ພາສາລາວ 

Higher Education in East Asia and Pacific

REPORT - Putting Higher Education to Work: Skills and Research for Growth in East Asia
A new report says low- and middle-income countries in East Asia need to make their higher education systems more responsive to labor market demands and the economy as a whole to climb up the income ladder. Get the Report | Press Release | Feature Story | Recorded Live Chat

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Information, stories and videos about the Nam Theun 2 hydropower project in Lao PDR
Website:
www.worldbank.org/laont2
Project Overview and Description
Project Documents and Reports
Quick Facts (162kb pdf)
Nam Theun 2 Watershed
Video - NT2: The Difference a Road Can Make 
Nam Theun 2 blog — Join the conversation

Economic Reports
Loa PDR Economic Monitor
 Lao PDR Investment Climate Assessment 2011
Lao PDR Development Report 2011
Lao PDR Economic Monitor: December 2011
East Asia Pacific Update: November 2011
Lao PDR Macro Update: July 2008 (English, 897kb pdf)
Lao PDR Private Sector and Investment Climate Assessment
More reports

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Slideshows:
Maternal and Child HealthSave Deliveries for Mother and Baby
Videos:
Nam Theun 2 RevenueNT2: The Difference a Road Can Make
Young EntrepreneursYoung entrepreneurs in Lao PDR
Rural Electricfication in Lao PDR20 years of electrification in Lao PDR

Events

Nov 08, 2011Lao PDR and the World Bank: Celebrating 50 years of Partnership Exhibition

What's New

Feb 08, 2012The World Bank and Fotopedia Launch New App; “Women Of The World” Now Available on your Iphone or Ipad (Press Release)
Feb 06, 2012East Asia and Pacific Newsletter: Doing business in Indonesia now easier; food prices decline but remain volatile; Vietnam tackles climate change challenges; More... (Newsletter)
Feb 02, 2012Strengthening Rural Livelihoods Through Cross-Regional Knowledge Sharing (Press Release)
  
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