All news: Lao People's Democratic Republic
Social protection
Unlocking the potential of digitalization for inclusive social protection in Asia and the Pacific
Opportunities and challenges offered by digitalization of social protection systems highlighted at major event.
Skills development
Path ahead for Mutual Recognition of Skills in ASEAN mapped out
Importance of continuing efforts to facilitate free flow of skilled workers within the region discussed.
Social security
Lao People’s Democratic Republic progresses towards stronger health insurance and social security system
Comprehensive legal review supported by the International Labour Organization and Luxembourg helps inform amendment of legal framework on health insurance and social security with anticipated enactment in mid-2024.
Youth employment in ASEAN
ASEAN, UNICEF, ILO regional dialogue delivers joint recommendation to advance region’s youth
Discussions focus on steps needed to help young people across ASEAN find decent work amidst rapidly changing employment environment.
Social security
Master’s course builds social health protection capacity in Asia
ILO provides fellowships to government officials from Asia to strengthen health protection systems across the region.
Social security
Celebrating Lao Coffee and Promoting Safe Work in the Value Chain
ILO and Oxfam participate in the International Coffee Day 2023 celebrations in Lao PDR under the theme "Promoting the right to a safe and healthy working environment in the coffee supply chain".
Social security
Indonesian inspiration: Lessons for Lao People’s Democratic Republic on social security
Lao delegation visits Indonesia to learn from the social security system in ASEAN’s largest country.
Labour migration
ILO report reveals the challenges and precarity experienced by many Lao migrant workers
New research sheds light on the key issues faced by Lao migrant workers and outlines measures to help ensure they can migrate more safely and obtain decent work.
Social security
Mobile offices to provide social security services in rural communities
Loveleen De, Social Protection Project Manager, Lao People’s Democratic Republic explains a pilot project to serve agricultural and home-based workers who have difficulty travelling to the Lao Social Security Offices to register or claim benefits....
Rural employment promotion
New project aims to boost incomes and livelihoods for 25,000 in rural areas of Lao People's Democratic Republic
Rural Employment Promotion (REP) project will help unlock the potential of those living and working in rural areas.
Youth employment
ILO research highlights gaps and potential in use of technology to help youth find work
Technological transformation in public employment services can support youth in Asia-Pacific to navigate labour market transitions and enter decent work.
Asia-Pacific labour market insights
More than one in four workers in South-East Asia employed in global supply chains
International Labour Organization Working Paper highlights scale of South-East Asian labour market engagement in global supply chains as well as need for strengthened policy and enhanced skills development to maximise decent work benefits.
Migrant workers
Australian Ambassador to Lao PDR meets with Migrant Workers at the Migrant Worker Resource Centre in Pakse
A visit to a Migrant Workers Resource Centre, supported by the TRIANGLE in ASEAN programme, provided an opportunity to see the range of support services available to migrant workers and their communities.
Informal economy
Lao workers enjoy brighter future following skills training supported by ILO initiative
ILO project comes to a close after helping returnee migrant workers and workers considering migrating to find better employment opportunities in Lao People's Democratic Republic
SOLAR Project highlights progress supporting coffee and tea sector workers in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Programme Advisory Committee meets to review activities of the ILO-OXFAM SOLAR project and strengthen internal coordination.
Occupational safety and health
Capacity to report, record and notify occupational accidents and diseases in Lao People’s Democratic Republic strengthened
Workshop builds skills to systematically gather data in order to underpin, effective national policies and programmes.
Coffee and cooperation boost productivity
New machinery has helped a coffee cooperative in Lao People’s Democratic Republic to significantly boost productivity – one of the goals of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2. Read the latest story in our SDGs series, marking the SDG Summit in New...
Social protection
Revision of key health and social protection laws in Lao People’s Democratic Republic progresses
Recommendations made to government with a view for amended laws to be enacted by mid-2024.
Youth employment
Asia-Pacific governments look to technology for employment services to support youth
Government officials from across the region exchange and learn about how technology can help young people access decent employment.
Province of Central Java to establish a Joint Inspection Team for Labour Norms in fisheries sector
The Joint Inspection Team will enhance the fishing industry and provide the better protection for workers in the fishing sector, particularly those who work on board fishing vessels.
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