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Lao People's Democratic Republic : 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Lao People’s Democratic Republic

2026

Supportive external conditions and domestic policy tightening helped stabilize economic imbalances and the exchange rate (ER), though policies have eased recently. Stronger-than-expected activity in key partner countries boosted GDP growth in 2024−25:Q3, and, along with Chinese debt service...

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Lao PDR Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Performance Assessment Report 2023

Georgieva-Andonovska, Elena; Cullen, Tessa Clare; … - 2026

The objective of the assessment is to take stock of the performance of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR’s) public finance management (PFM) system, assess progress since the 2018 Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment, and inform the development of the Lao...

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The effect of the US-China trade war in a neighboring least-developed country

Hayakawa, Kazunobu; Phouphet Kyophilavong - 2026

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Lao PDR Climate Change Institutional Assessment (CCIA)

2026

The objective of the Climate Change Institutional Assessment (CCIA) is to analyze the institutional framework for addressing climate change challenges, in the context of the preparation of the World Bank Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for the Lao PDR. The CCIA is a diagnostic tool...

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Financing Universal Health Coverage in the Lao PDR : A Health Public Expenditure and Institutional Review

2026

Financing Universal Health Coverage in the Lao PDR: A Health Public Expenditure and Institutional Review examines how the Lao People's Democratic Republic finances its health sector and how public institutions translate resources into services, at a time when progress toward universal health...

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Understanding early adoption of solar irrigation in Lao PDR : benefits, challenges and policy gaps

Pavelic, Paul; Keovilignavong, Oulavanh; Sinavong, … - 2025

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Technical Recommendations for Lao People's Democratic Republic Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy

2025

This report presents technical recommendations for the Lao People's Democratic Republic's Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and its implementation. An LT-LEDS is a strategic document that outlines a country's plan under the Paris Agreement for low-emission development by...

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The impacts of transport infrastructure on international trade in Laos PDR

Ta Van Loi; Vongsavanthong, Keodara - 2025

Laos PDR is a landlocked country with a low GDP growth rate of 6% over the last few decades. GDP per capita increased to USD 2,550 in 2018 and then dropped to USD 1,880 in 2020, which has been affected by the pandemic of COVID-19 since late 2019. The services sector is the largest contributor to...

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Strengthening food and nutrition security in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Allen, Emma R.; Leuangkhamsing, Soulinthone; … - 2025

Two-thirds of people in the Lao People's Democratic Republic live in rural areas, yet agriculture contributes less than one-fifth of gross domestic product. As such, farm incomes remain low and many lack access to safe and nutritious food sufficient to meet dietary needs and risk falling into...

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Spatial and temporal assessment of agriculture in Lower Mekong countries : technical report

2025

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Food Inflation in the Lao PDR

2025

Food price inflation in Laos has surged into double digits since mid-2022, surpassing global and regional trends. High food prices impact the welfare of both consumers and agricultural producers. Holding all other factors constant, increasing food prices diminishes households' purchasing power....

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FY 2024 Lao PDR Country Opinion Survey Report

2025

The Country Opinion Survey in Laos People's Democratic Republic (PDR) assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in better understanding how stakeholders in Laos PDR perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral and bilateral agencies,...

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Valuing and investing in unpaid care and domestic work : country case study Lao People's Democratic Republic

2025

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Determinants of Child Malnutrition in the Lao PDR

2025

This policy note uses the most recent available data to outline the primary factors contributing to child stunting and malnutrition in Laos. The report draws on data from the baseline round of impact evaluation surveys conducted in 2020 as part of the Nutrition Convergence Projects. By applying...

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Lao PDR Economic Monitor, May 2025

2025

In 2024, the Lao economy grew by 4.1 percent, driven primarily by strong performance in the services sector, followed by electricity generation, mining, agriculture, and some manufacturing. Services expanded by an estimated 5 percent. Foreign tourist arrivals rose by 21 percent alongside...

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Modelling the long-term risks surrounding Laos' electricity trade

Nakajima, Y.; Sridharan, V.; Hawkes, A.; Nanthavong, K.; … - 2025

Aspiring to become the "Battery of Southeast Asia," the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has rapidly expanded its electricity generation capacity to export power to neighbouring countries. However, this expansion introduces several long-term risks, including over-capacity, rising...

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Lao, People's Democratic Republic : Training on Risk-Based Supervision

Tower, Ian - 2025

Supporting the Authority´s objectives on development of risk-based supervision of the banking sector, this technical assistance for the Bank of Lao P.D.R., conducted in Vientiane from June 10-14, 2024, provided advice on improvement of the aspects of risk-based supervision, including revising...

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Lao PDR's competitiveness in the global goods export market

Inayoshi, Naoaki - 2025

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The poverty reduction capacity of nature-based tourism in Lao PDR : a social accounting matrix (SAM) study

Thomas, Frédéric - 2025

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Monitoring Household Welfare in the Lao PDR

2025

The Lao economy faces increased challenges from currency depreciation and high inflation. Economic recovery from COVID-19 has been gradual, undermined by macroeconomic instability and external factors. The combination of the need to service large external debts, high import prices, and limited...

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Lao PDR Budget Execution in Health

Masaki, Emiko; Beveridge, Grant; Bounthideth, Soulaxay; … - 2025

The Lao People's Democratic Republic has a high execution rate for its overall health budget, ranging from 89 to 104 percent from 2015 to 2019. Aggregated execution rates are generally high across the main categories of spending - wage, non-wage recurrent and capital with only a couple of...

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Lao PDR Economic Monitor, December 2025 : Consolidating Recent Reform Momentum for Macroeconomic Stability and Growth

2025

Macroeconomic conditions improved noticeably in 2025, supported by a more stable exchange rate, easing inflation, and gradual economic recovery. The external position strengthened in 2025, supported by a sizable current account surplus, itself driven by strong merchandise exports, and growth in...

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Lao PDR Nutrition Convergence Impact Evaluation

2025

This report presents findings from an impact evaluation of the NC program on nutrition outcomes. Specifically, it assesses the impact of the Reducing Rural Poverty and Malnutrition Project and the Poverty Reduction Fund Project, when complementing the Health and Nutrition Services Access...

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Public Sector Debt Statistics Mission : Lao People's Democratic Republic

Tanzer, Deon - 2024

A technical assistance mission from the IMF's Statistics Department visited Lao People's Democratic Republic during May 11-12, 2023, to support the authorities in continuing to improve the compilation and dissemination of public sector debt statistics (PSDS). The mission assisted the authorities...

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Understanding informality and expanding social security coverage in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Merttens, Fred; Chansathit Chalœ̄nsin; Habib, Wajid; … - 2024

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Multi-dimensional Review of Lao PDR : Financing Sustainable Development

2024

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) has made significant headway on its development path over the past three decades. The country’s sustained economic growth has been led by booming commodity exports and substantial inflows of external financing. Many Laotians have seen significant...

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Interactions between sustainable development goals at the district level in Lao PDR

Garcia Rojas, Diana C.; Appelt, Jonas L.; Epprecht, Michael - 2024

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Political settlements analysis and the study of pro-poor development : Laos and Rwanda compared

Illien, Patrick; Bieri, Sabin - 2024

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Public Expenditure and Institutional Review and Financial Management in Education Analysis : Preventing a Lost Decade in Education in the Lao PDR

2024

The education sector in the Lao PDR (Laos) faces significant challenges. Access to education improved over of the past decade but substantial gaps remain, and previous progress is being undermined by the impacts of COVID-19 and ongoing economic difficulties. The quality of education was already...

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Lao PDR 2023 - Forging Ahead : Restoring Stability and Boosting Prosperity

2024

The Lao PDR is facing unprecedented macroeconomic challenges, which jeopardize hard-won development gains. Over the past two decades, the country attracted considerable foreign investment and fostered regional integration, which contributed to a long period of high economic growth. Many human...

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Lao PDR Fiscal Incidence Analysis - Raising the Bar : Toward an Equitable and Inclusive Fiscal Policy

2024

The Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos) is facing economic challenges. The country is experiencing a growth slowdown with high levels of public debt. Growing current expenditure and debt service obligations amid sluggish tax revenue led to a widening fiscal deficit in the early 2010s, which...

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The role of high-value agriculture in capability expansion : qualitative insights into smallholder cash crop production in Nepal, Laos and Rwanda

Matthys, Marie-Luise; Illien, Patrick; Acharya, Sushant; … - 2024

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The impact of special economic zones on economic development : evidence from nightlight analysis in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Phommachanh, Nilaphy - 2024

Over the past few decades, special economic zones (SEZs) have become a widely used industrial policy tool to support structural transformation and economic development. Yet their impact on the economy remains inconclusive, especially in developing countries where the lack of data presents a...

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Health Taxes in the Lao PDR - Technical Note

2024

Health taxes are excise taxes imposed on products that have a negative public health impact. Excise taxation is one of the most cost-effective policy measures to reduce consumption of these products, while also raising meaningful revenue. In the Lao PDR, the tax system under collects revenue,...

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Consumer perception and willingness to pay for organic vegetables in Savannakhet province, Lao PDR

Inta Chanthavong; Nouansisavad Sombounsack; Kampanat … - 2024

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South-East Asia IP SME helpdesk : Laos : IP country factsheet

2024

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South-East Asia IP SME helpdesk : Laos : IP country factsheet

2024

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The impact of bank credit on economic growth in Lao PDR

Philavanh Homsombath; Keuangkham Sisengnam; Vannasinh … - 2024

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Urban amenities, firm performance, and the probability of exporting in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Phouphet Kyophilavong; Shandre Mugan Thangavelu; … - 2024

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Report of the mid-term review of the national social protection strategy in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Samavong, Chanhsy; De, Loveleen - 2024

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State-directed wood industry upgrading for forest protection and economic development in the global South : insights from teak processing in the Lao PDR

Benedikter, Simon; Somvang Phimmavong; Bouaphavong, Douangta - 2024

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Determinant factors of tourist expenditure in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Phouphet Kyophilavong; Shandre Mugan Thangavelu; … - 2024

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Lao People's Democratic Republic : 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Lao People's Democratic Republic

2024

Growth gathered momentum in 2023 on the back of recovering external demand, but exchange rate depreciation continues and inflation remains persistently high. Labor and FX shortages are intensifying. Public debt is assessed to be unsustainable, despite a tight fiscal stance. FX reserves remain low

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Transport connectivity for socio-economic resilience of rural communities during the post-Covid 19 period : Lao People's Democratic Republic country report

2024

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Lao People's Democratic Republic Economic Monitor, April 2024 : Accelerating Reforms for Growth - Thematic Section: Education for Growth and Development

2024

Economic growth remains below pre-COVID-19 levels, mainly owing to protracted macroeconomic instability. Economic growth is estimated at 3.7 percent for 2023, with positive contributions from the services sector (for example, tourism, transport, and logistics) and mining. Electricity generation,...

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Family labor, enforcement, and product quality : evidence from the lao textile industry

Sawada, Yasuyuki; Tanaka, Mari - 2024

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Valuing biodiversity in freshwater fisheries : evidence from Laos

Chipperfield, Benjamin; Santos, Paulo; Cook, Carly - 2024

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Navigating through crisis : socio-economic impacts of COVID-19 in Mekong region countries

2026

Chapter 1. COVID-19 and Countries in the Mekong Region (Sovannroeun Samreth) -- Chapter 2. Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Cambodia’s Trade, Global Value Chain and Export Competitiveness (Vutha Hing) -- Chapter 3. Cambodian Cassava and COVID-19: An Analysis of Production, Productivity, and...

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The Impact of Indigenous People's Pre-existing Information on Rice Farming: Findings from Laos

Kim, Bheomseok; Kim, Taeyoon - 2023

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Assessing the COVID-19 impacts on the coffee industry in Laos: An input–output modelling approach

Keenan, Rodney J.; Maroulis, Jerry; Maraseni, Tek Narayan - 2023

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Natural resource management and nutrition outcomes : an evaluation of fisheries decentralization in Laos

Chipperfield, Benjamin; Santos, Paulo - 2023

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