Study on Generating Employment through Micro and Small Enterprise and Cooperative Development in Lao PDR
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Appendix II

Persons consulted or party to discussions leading to this Study

1) ADB Workshop on Private Sector Development March 8, 2002

The SME Committee members:

1. Mr. Khamphout Sitthilath, Deputy Director General, Economic Research Department, Bank of the Lao PDR, Head of Technical Counterpart Team;
    
2. Ms. Thongdy Soulichack, Deputy Director of Fiscal Policy Department, Ministry of Finance, Deputy Head of Technical Counterpart Team;
    
3. Mr. Somdy Inmyxay, Deputy Director of Industry Department, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft;
    
4. Khenethong Sisouvong, Director of Lao Trade Promotion Centre, Ministry of Commerce;
    
5. Mr. Sivath Sengdouangchanh, Deputy Director of Law Department, Ministry of Justice; and
    
6. Mr. Houmphanh Sirisombath, Chief of Division of Business Promotion Committee, Prime Minister's Office.

The SME Committee met on March 8, 2002, with key Government officials, private sector business leaders, financial institutions and donor organizations.

2) National Consultation Workshop on Draft SME Development Framework Participants 6 June 2002

Organizers

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