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In urban areas in the Lao PDR, decentralized solutions prove to be a low-maintenance and environment-friendly way to ensure clean water and sanitation.
Effective resettlement begins with keeping people at the heart of planning and decision-making.
In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, an urban water project helped women to become water engineers through scholarships, training, and mentoring.
Farmers are managing seasonal floods and droughts better, thanks to a modern irrigation system, flood-proof road, and disaster risk control measures.
In Kaysone Phomvihane, Lao PDR, good O&M contract management and community support will ensure the sustainability of a new sanitary landfill facility.
A livelihood project sets up night markets in border towns of the Greater Mekong Subregion and provides microfinance support to vendors.
Transport emissions are the shared outcome of global production and consumption—demanding accountability across sectors and regions.
Social protection spending and coverage are increasing, yet some countries continue to favor the nonpoor over the poor, and men over women.
Designing an effective assistance package involves collaboration and coordination to address immediate to long-term needs.
Replacing dispersed coal burning with centralized district heating can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.