A man is looking at a coffee tree.

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 monthly contribution of 108,000 kip as being comparable to his daily expenses.

29 November 2023

Airnaud, a coffee farmer, registered in the National Social Security Fund. © ILO

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