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Lao People's Democratic Republic

The Lao People's Democratic Republic has been a member of the ILO since 1964. The country has ratified a total of eight ILO Conventions, including five of the eight ILO core Conventions (covering forced labour, equal remuneration, discrimination and child labour).

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Second National Symposium on Social Protection showcases digital transformations in Lao PDR

News

Second National Symposium on Social Protection showcases digital transformations in Lao PDR

Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade
Thailand automotive supply chain

Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade

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Local Lao women shaking grains
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Labour market indicators

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Labour market indicators

Labour market statistics from the ILOSTAT Database

Projects and programmes

Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia through the Promotion of Decent Work in Business Operations (Phase II)

Project

Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia through the Promotion of Decent Work in Business Operations (Phase II)

Trade, Labour and FPRW in Southeast Asia

Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Trade, Labour and FPRW in Southeast Asia

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Three men working around a table sorting through coffee cherries
Development cooperation dashboard

Development cooperation dashboard

Projects in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Publications

Advancing Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development in ASEAN: Unlocking Opportunities for Migrant Workers through the Vientiane...

Migration

Advancing Skills Mobility, Recognition and Development in ASEAN: Unlocking Opportunities for Migrant Workers through the Vientiane...

Empowering Migrant Workers: Lessons Learned from ILO Migrant Worker Resource Centres in the ASEAN region

Migrant Worker Resource Centres

Empowering Migrant Workers: Lessons Learned from ILO Migrant Worker Resource Centres in the ASEAN region

Contact

ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic
United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200, Thailand

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