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Laos' low unemployment rate called into question
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Archived web content
Huaxia
2016
This webpage summarizes Laos' recent low unemployment rate and discussions that have arisen as a result of it.
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The Basic Rules Of Employment In Laos: Updates to the Lao Labour Law
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Archived web content
J&C Admin
2014
This webpage explains the changes that were made to the 2006 Labor Law, thereby replacing it with the 2013 Labor Law.
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Together, to change millions of lives in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Advocacy and promotional materials
International Labour Organization
2016
This document, published by the ILO, provides an overview of the state of social protection in Lao PDR.
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The Global Slavery Index 2016
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Walk Free Foundation
2016
The report provides information on the ranking of Laos and other countries on the index, as well as factors that explain for the rank.
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ECPAT Executive Summary: Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Profiles - Geographical areas and sites
ECPAT International
2017
The executive summary provides an introduction to human trafficking amongst children, national plans on their protection, and recommendations for action.
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The Global Slavery Index 2018
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Walk Free Foundation
2018
The report and page provide information on the ranking of Laos on the index, as well as factors that explain for the rank.
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The Study on Special Economic Zone Development in Border Area (Savannakhet Province) in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Main Report
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Japan International Cooperation Agency
2001
This report is a study on Special Economic Zone Development Plan in Border Area, a case study of Savannakhet Province. The study has worked out a plan to set up a Special Econom...
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The Study on Special Economic Zone Development in Border Area (Savannakhet Province) in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Summary
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Japan International Cooperation Agency
2001
This report offers a summary of 'the Study on Special Economic Zone Development in Border Area (Savannakhet Province) in Lao People’s Democratic Republic', which is a work plan...
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Lao PDR- Annual Economic Report 2016
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Bank of Lao PDR
2017
This annual report offers the trends of economic development in Lao PDR in 2016.
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Lao PDR- Annual Economic Report 2015
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Bank of Lao PDR
2015
This annual report offers the trends of economic development in Lao PDR in 2015.
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Laos 2015 Human Rights Report
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
United States Department of State
2015
This report, published by the U.S. State Department, covers internationally recognized civil, individual, political and worker rights in Lao PDR specifically.
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The Global Human Capital Report 2017
Brunei Darussalam, Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
World Economic Forum
2017
This report summarizes the Global Human Capital Index 2017, what's used to measure it, and results.
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Notice on Minimum Wage 2018
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Issue and policy briefs
Prime Minister's Office
2018
Notice on minimum wage increase from 900,000 to 1,100,000 kip effective from May 1, 2018.
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Lao PDR poverty policy notes : drivers of poverty reduction in Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
World Bank
2015
This reports presents key findings of the World Bank's poverty policy notes in Lao PDR.
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CDC Global Health - Laos
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Archived web content
CDC
2015
This webpage provides an overview of the work the CDC is doing in Laos, as well as the health needs it is attending to.
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Global Missing Children Research, Country-Specific Findings: Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children
2016
The document provides a summary of human trafficking in Lao PDR, missing child cases, child protection, and international instruments that ensure protection for children who are...
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Renewable Energy Development Strategy in Lao PDR
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Issue and policy briefs
Lao Institute for Renewable Energy
2011
Summary of the national strategy for encouraging investment in renewable energy technology.
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Sector assistance program evaluation for the energy sector in the Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Independent Evaluation Department, Asian Development Bank
2010
Evaluates the areas and effectiveness of the Asian Development Bank's investment into the Lao energy sector.
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From Millennium Development Goals to Sustainable Development Goals [opinion]
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Sachs, Jeffrey D.
2012
The article provides an analysis on the difficulties of transitioning from the MDGs to SDGs, and the progress developing countries have made in doing so.
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Social protection in Lao PDR: Frameworks, Vulnerabilities, Coping Strategies and Gaps
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Reports, journal articles, and research papers (including theses and dissertations)
Social Protection and Sustainable Livelihoods, Australian...
2015
This report, produced by the Australian government in conjunction with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare and Maxwell Stamp, discusses social protection in Lao PDR.