Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Technical Assistance to the Lao People's Democratic Republic for Implementation of the Water Sector Action Plan
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economic assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Lao PDR's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
Author: Vongvisouk, T.Publisher: CIFOR
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
Key messagesLao People's Democratic Republic (hereafter "Lao PDR") was the first country in Asia to submit its NDC, doing so in September 2015. Building on national development and environmental protection policies, the country aimed to make full use of existing institutional capacity and financial resources, and embed NDC targets in existing policies and planning.To date, NDC results have been mixed. The initial target for 90% of the rural population having access to electricity has already been exceeded with the figure now at 95%, while the forestry target of 70% forest cover has yet to be achieved.Political commitment is strong. The Government designated the Department of Climate Change (DCC) under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) to become the national focal point for coordinating NDC implementation in Lao PDR. The Government has also issued a number of related laws and regulations, such as the new forestry law in June 2019 and the Decree on Climate Change in September 2019.Major challenges impeding the country's efforts to achieve its forestry sector NDC targets are persistent and similar to those identified 10 years ago. These are: policies and measures to address major drivers of deforestation and forest degradation not being fully implemented on the ground; poor coordination between key sectors; a lack of accurate and available data and credible methodologies for measuring outcomes; inadequate institutional arrangements for sustainable forest management and community participation; as well as a lack of available funds for implementing proposed activities.In order to achieve and enhance current NDC target ambitions, policies, measures and enabling conditions for transformational change (e.g. funding availability, national ownership, cross-sector collaboration, results-based payment mechanisms, and clarity over carbon and non-carbon benefits) need to be in place.Knowledge gaps that need addressing in order to provide credible evidence for the Government and donors to revise and adapt NDC targets, and better implement the NDC include: rigorous impact assessments of existing policies and initiatives on forest protection and development outcomes; and an integrated sectoral assessment on how realistic and feasible NDC targets could be achieved in supporting the National Green Growth Strategy and Sustainable Development Goals by mainstreaming Climate Change into national socio-economic development plans, vis-à-vis Paris Agreement ambition targets in each period.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher: Asian Development Bank
ISBN: 9292614657
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
This publication explains the evaluation and strategic investment priorities of the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sector. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government plans and strategy, other development partner support, and ADB's past experience and future sector strategy. The country partnership strategy of ADB is also discussed and updated as strategic developments and program changes occur. Other background information about the sector for ADB's investment and technical assistance operations are also provided.
Lao People's Democratic Republic Agriculture and Natural Resources Sector Needs Assessment
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural development projects
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Technical Assistance to the Lao People's Democratic Republic for Institutional Strengthening of the Water Resources Coordination Committee
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Asian Development Bank
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Mapping research and innovation in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Author: Lemarchand, Guillermo A.Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
ISBN: 9231002716
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Technical assistance to the Lao people's democratic republic for preparing the irrigation management transfer project
Author: Asian Development BankPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : es
Pages : 12
Book Description
Technical Assistance to the Lao People's Democratic Republic for the Small-scale Community-managed Irrigation Sector Project
Author: Hand-In-Hand Initiative Lao People’s Democratic Republic concept note
Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsPublisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
ISBN: 9251355800
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
The Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HHI) was launched by the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, to help tackle the slow and negative trends in achieving the SDG targets, in particular the persistence of extreme poverty, hunger and malnutrition. The evidence-based, country-led and country-owned Initiative seeks to accelerate the agricultural transformation and sustainable rural development and brings an innovative approach to partnering through match-making. Countries and their partners are empowered through sophisticated data sharing and model-based analytics to improve the targeting of policies, innovation and investment. HIHI is an inclusive process that aims to build partnerships, alliances and synergies among public and private actors, as well as the international development partners for the goals of eradicating poverty and hunger and reducing inequalities. It will channel the required resources – technical, financial, institutional and human capital – to where they are needed the most and where the potential for reaching the SDG 1, SDG 2 and SDG 10 targets is greatest. On the occasion of the FAO Director-General’s visit to Lao PDR in March 2020, the HIHI was discussed as an opportunity to address key impediments to achieving the SDG1, SDG2 and SDG10. The Government of Lao PDR (GoL) suggested the HIHI be implemented in the emerging economic corridor along the Lao-China railway line. This key national infrastructure connects the country with the world’s largest market, China and other countries in ASEAN – the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. HIHI enhances the capacity of previously isolated communities to effectively and sustainably take advantage of the emerging opportunities afforded by the railway. This concept note highlights a general approach and process to address key impediments to achieving SDG 1, 2 and 10 targets in Lao PDR. It intends to generate support, partnership and engagement from a wide range of new and traditional partners such as the private sector, international agencies, resource partners and the target communities themselves. The proposed approach and framework are not a blueprint but rather a flexible mechanism that will adapt to emerging opportunities and partnerships, building synergies with relevant ongoing and planned initiatives.`
Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors on a Proposed Loan to the Lao People's Democratic Republic for the Community-managed Irrigation Sector Project
Author: Mitsuo SatoPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural assistance
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description