All news: Lao People's Democratic Republic
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Dongguan Technical College of China and Lao Women Training Center Forge Partnership under “South-South Cooperation” Skill Development...
In a landmark collaboration facilitated by the ILO/China Partnership Programme, Dongguan Technical College of China and the Lao Women Training Center officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) via a video conference on March 6, 2024.
Ms Xiaoyan Qian takes up post as ILO director for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic
New director also oversees Decent Work Technical Support Team for East and South-East Asia and the Pacific.
Social security
Lao villagers register in social security
Villagers on the Bolaven Plateau of Lao People's Democratic Republic can register in social security more easily, thanks to a mobile social security registration service piloted under the EU-funded SOLAR Project.
Labour migration
Essential contribution of Lao migrant workers recognized on International Migrants Day
The Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and International Labour Organization celebrate the important role of Lao migrant workers in advancing development of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Social security
ASEAN delegates gain insights from Korea on social protection schemes
Workshop highlights best practices and lessons learned in implementing Employment Injury and Insurance Schemes.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Skills Training on Installation and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air-conditioning system and Chinese Cooking by Guangxi Industrial...
Skills training empowers Skills Development Center of Lao PDR
Press release
Lao People’s Democratic Republic accelerates efforts towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to social protection
A newly unveiled project is poised to enhance planning and monitoring of the National Social Protection Strategy and strengthen the social security system in Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Press release
Chinese inspiration for Lao People’s Democratic Republic on social protection
A delegation from China paid a visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic fostering cooperation in the realm of social protection.
Skill development
Lifelong learning vital for workers and businesses to navigate Asia's skills landscape evolution
Skills experts from across Asia make case for continuous learning in order to keep ahead of momentous changes taking place in workplaces.
Social security
Social security reform in Lao People’s Democratic Republic gains momentum
ILO-supported review of the social security law and a financial assessment are expected to lead to legal reform in 2024
ILO/China Partnership Programme
International collaboration boosts automotive maintenance education in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Training of Trainer (TOT) Programme on Automotive Maintenance empowers Lao educators.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Lao Women Union Training Center and Dongguan Technician College Forge Ahead in Skills Development Partnership
On December 19th, 2023, under the coordination of ILO-China Partnership Programme, the bilateral consultation and discussion about skills development cooperation went well between Lao Women Union Training Center and Dongguan Technician College.
ILO/China Partnership Programme
Strengthen the capacity of Skills Providers in Lao PDR to develop skills training curriculum for the ICT Sector
Under the ILO-China Partnership Programme, a workshop develop skills training curriculum for the ICT Sector was organized.
Safe and Fair project
Realizing women migrant workers’ rights in ASEAN region – main outcomes
At an InfoPoint organized by the European Commission, the ILO presented key results of the Safe and Fair project, which is part of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative and implemented across ten countries in Southeast Asia.
Social security
Social security from a Lao farmers’ perspective – Part 2
“With a minimum contribution to Social Security, I can secure my family members”. Airnaud, a coffee farmer from Dong Village, Laongam District in Lao PDR explains why he decided to register in the National Social Security Fund. He finds the minimum...
Raising awareness on the cooperative model among coffee farmers in Lao PDR
Facilitators were trained on the cooperative model including its principles, values, structure, function and related legislation and policies to then train 400 coffee producers in villages of Dak Cheung district in Lao PDR.
Social security
Actuarial capacity of social security institutions boosted in Asia and the Pacific
Regional actuarial valuation training builds skills and management capacity for social security institutions in the region to support evidence-based policy making.
Social security
International Coffee Day in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
International Coffee Day was celebrated in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic under the theme “Promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chains”. Held in Vientiane on 29 September – 1 October 2023 and Luang...
Social security
Social security from a Lao farmers’ perspective – Part 1
Kongpeang Phengvilay, a coffee farmer from Dong Village, Laongam district in Lao PDR, registered in the National Social Security Fund after district authorities came to her village to explain the benefits of membership. She does not want to become a...
Occupational safety and health
Lao People’s Democratic Republic has now made important steps towards development of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legal framework
Tripartite partners reviewed and discussed the ILO comparative analysis of the Lao OSH legislation.
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