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Tajikistan reviews options to expand social protection
A tripartite workshop in Dushanbe examined new studies on social protection coverage and the costing of maternity and old-age benefits.
Social protection
ILO supports efforts to expand social security coverage in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Training of district labour officers strengthens outreach to informal workers and communities across the country.
Social protection
ILO review helps set direction for new Lao National Social Protection Strategy
The review supports the Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in its vision to reduce poverty and inequality through extension of social protection.
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Second National Symposium on Social Protection showcases digital transformations in Lao PDR
Official launch of social security mobile application marks a significant step by bringing essential services directly to users.
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Lao students lead innovation at National Symposium on Social Protection
Student teams showcase creative ideas to strengthen social assistance systems, bringing fresh perspectives to national policy discussions.
Social protection
Happy International Coffee and Tea Day 2025: Promoting workers’ rights in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Events highlight the connection between sustainable coffee and tea with decent work.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic makes notable progress in strengthening social protection
Contribution of ILO-UNDESA project to policy development, governance and implementation of national social protection system recognised.
Social Protection
Lao National Assembly makes progress towards crucial reforms in the social protection and public health systems
During high-level discussions, National Assembly members strengthen analytical knowledge and benefit from international experiences
Social Protection
Lao officials improve understanding of investment diversification and investment governance in social security
ILO training enhances knowledge and capacities on social security investments and risk analysis
Social protection
Investment Governance Model and Investment Diversification Strategy for the National Social Security Fund of Lao PDR
ILO and The Unite Consulting have prepared this report for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
Millions of Lao workers lack social security despite eligibility, ILO report finds
With 90 per cent of workers uninsured, barriers such as complex registration and limited awareness hinder access to the National Social Security Fund, particularly among informal laborers.
A summary of the Actuarial valuation of the National Social Security Fund of Lao PDR
This ILO Brief summarises the key findings and recommendations from the “Actuarial Valuation of the National Social Security Fund of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic”.
Review of the Social Security Law (amended version) 2018 of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
This technical note is issued within the context of the Lao Government’s ongoing revision of the Social Security Law (amended version 2018), scheduled for 2024–25. The purpose of this note is to offer general observations and recommendations...
Social protection
Actuarial valuation of the National Social Security Fund of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
In 2021, ILO received an official request from the Lao Social Security Organization to conduct an actuarial valuation of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in preparation for an amendment of the Social Security Law in 2024–25. Article 77 of...
Social Protection
Lao delegation explores social insurance innovations in China
Lao delegation visits Chongqing and Qingdao in China to learn about good practices and innovations in social insurance
DWCP Thailand
Thailand Decent Work Country Programme 2023 - 2027
The Thailand Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) serves as the main accountability framework for International Labour Organization (ILO) collaborations in Thailand.
Social protection
Voices of social protection beneficiaries in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Social protection
Voices of Lao workers and students: What employment and social protection benefits do we want?
Social protection
Role play “Advocating social protection in a Lao village”
ILO Brief
An analysis of the mid-term review of the National Social Protection Strategy in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
This ILO Brief summarises the key findings and recommendations from the “Report of the Mid-Term Review of the National Social Protection Strategy in Lao People's Democratic Republic”.