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Development Goals (SDGs), the Paris Agreement and the protection of global common goods. The strategy thus brings a coherent regional-scale vision and serves as a tool for our partners and the Group’s local agencies operating in countries in the region (Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines

UNESCO launched a regional comparative study on TVET financing approaches. Looking into the example of six Asian countries (Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Thailand and Viet Nam) and benchmarking them against international practices in Europe, Latin America, Africa and other Asian countries, this study raises issues and explores ways to respond to the challenge of TVET funding.  

Population growth and economic development in Southeast Asia are driving major changes: a high rate of urbanization, increased exploitation of natural resources, intensification of agricultural practices. Their combined impact is upsetting ecosystems and speeding up climate change. Unexpected

AFD’s field of intervention in Southeast Asia covers seven ASEAN member countries: we’ve had a long-standing presence in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam going back to 1993. We’ve subsequently extended our operations to Thailand in 2003, then to the Philippines and Indonesia, and finally to Myanmar in

Laos is a resource-rich country. But these resources are regularly threatened by various factors, such as pollution, overexploitation and tourism. In addition, the management of resources often crystallizes tensions, and it is difficult to find common ground between the State, the private sector

With its bountiful mountains, forests and waterways, Laos has plenty of assets for its development. For the last ten or so years, it has shown a high and stable growth rate, backed up by significant extractive and hydroelectric resources. AFD operates there chiefly in the sectors of agriculture, natural resources and preservation of cultural heritage.

Houaphan is a mountainous province in northern Laos forested with a high diversity of bamboo species and non-timber forest products. These resources, if well managed and used, have a strong potential for socio economic development. Since 2010, Houaphan Province, with the support of GRET, is

Kampheng Pahtvisay takes us to the heart of the national protected area of Nam Et-Phou Louey in northern Laos. This area – an exceptional reservoir of biodiversity – is the setting for an innovative project which aims to involve residents in conservation, with a focus on ecotourism. For Kampheng

List in 1995. Saveuy Silavanh is Director of the Luang Prabang World Heritage Department (DPL). He explains the challenges facing the city… Preserving heritage is not just about preserving buildings, but also about seeking a balance between tourism, a source of considerable incomes and many jobs

The Mekong River is a common good and its fairly-shared management can be a source of peace and development. This delta is one the biggest water reservoirs in the world along with Amazonia. 80 million people directly or indirectly rely on this delta for their living. The Mekong’s efficient