All news: Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO/China Partnership Programme on skills

South-South Cooperation boosts technical and vocational education and training (TVET) capacity in Lao People’s Democratic Republic

The ILO/China Partnership Programme, in collaboration with Yunnan Advanced Technical School of Electronic Information of China, has bolstered the capacity of TVET institutes in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Remedy blueprint

6th United Nations Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, Asia-Pacific

Forum focusses on bridging gaps and accelerating access to remedy; sessions can be followed in person or virtually.

Social protection

Coffee and tea farmers benefit from improved access to labour rights as SOLAR project concludes

Three-year project that has resulted in expanding social security and labour rights for coffee and tea farmers in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic comes to an end.

Cooperatives development

Cooperatives offer path to development in Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO with the support of the Japanese government is playing a crucial role in empowering communities in the southern region of the Lao People's Democratic Republic through cooperative models.

Skills recognition

Lao People’s Democratic Republic continues to align skills standards for bricklaying and plastering with Thailand

The ILO/Korea Partnership Programme’s mutual recognition of skills (MRS) initiative supports mobility for semi-skilled migrant workers in the ASEAN region.

Social protection

Lao coffee and tea producers strengthen their collective bargaining skills

ILO and Oxfam jointly organized a workshop on social dialogue and collective bargaining for formalisation of employment and compliance with the labour and social security laws.

Social protection

First Social Protection Symposium kicks off a new era for Lao People's Democratic Republic in protecting its poor and vulnerable

The inaugural National Symposium addressed challenges faced by the rural population and informal workforce, highlighting social protection policies and the crucial principle of leaving no citizen behind.

News

First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR

The Lao Employment Business Association has been established to represent private employment agencies in Lao PDR, marking a significant step forward in enhancing responsible business practices and social dialogue.

News

Social and solidarity economy critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific

Policymakers, workers' and employers' organizations and practitioners across Asia and the Pacific are leveraging the social and solidarity economy toward sustainable development in the region.

Skills recognition

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances skills standards for bricklaying and plastering to align with international standards

The ILO/Korea Partnership Programme’s mutual recognition of skills (MRS) initiative supports mobility for semi-skilled migrant workers in the ASEAN region.

Occupational safety and health

Strengthening the national system for OSH data collection in Lao People's Democratic Republic

ILO workshop strengthens the capacity of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on the national system for occupational safety and health data collection.

APESO 2024

Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges

The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.

Media Advisory

The International Labour Organization (ILO) to release a new report “Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 - Promoting decent...

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...

ILO/China Partnership Programme

Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting held in Lao to Map Out Strategy for 2024

Project Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting held successfully in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Social protection

Coffee and tea producers in southern Lao People's Democratic Republic gain taste of better working conditions

Through a number of initiatives, ILO is helping the Paksong Tea Cooperative enjoy better working conditions and labour rights.

Social protection

Bolaven Plateau communities embrace social security

A pilot initiative is bringing social protection services to farmers in rural areas of Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

Social protection

Review highlights progress made and challenges facing Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s National Social Protection Strategy

Recommendations include ways to improve overall social protection coverage and the quality and efficacy of social welfare programmes.

Press release

Lao Social Security Organisation officials improve their actuarial and modelling skills

Training helps key officials gain confidence in skills to financially manage national social security schemes.

Local communities in Attapeu Province learn about the cooperative model in Lao People's Democratic Republic

The ILO organized training workshops for district officers, vocational teachers and students and cooperative members in Attapeu province, Lao PDR utilizing its Think.COOP and Start.COOP packages.