Country Operations Business Plan

September 2016

Lao People’s Democratic Republic 2017–2019

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB – Asian Development Bank ADF

COBP – –

Asian Development Fund country operations business plan

COL – concessional ordinary capital resources lending CPS – country partnership strategy GMS

Lao PDR – –

Greater Mekong Subregion Lao People’s Democratic Republic

NSEDP – National Socio-Economic Development Plan TA – technical assistance

NOTES

(i) The fiscal year (FY) of the Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic ends on 30 September until the end of 2016. From 2017, the FY will change to the calendar year.

(ii) In this report, "$" refers to US dollars.

Vice-President S. Groff, Operation 2 Director General J. Nugent, Southeast Asia Department (SERD) Director S. Schipani, OIC, Lao PDR Resident Mission (LRM), SERD Team leader S. Bando, Senior Country Specialist, LRM, SERD Team members S. Leuangkhamsing, Senior Economics Officer, LRM, SERD P. Louangraj, Senior Economics Officer, LRM, SERD Lao PDR country team

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

CONTENTS Page

I. CONSISTENCY OF BUSINESS PLAN WITH COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY 1

II. INDICATIVE RESOURCE PARAMETERS 1

III. SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO LENDING AND NONLENDING PROGRAMS 2

APPENDIXES

1. Country Assistance Results Areas 3 2. Indicative Assistance Pipeline 5 3. Assistance Program for Current Year 8 4. Indicative Knowledge Publications and Events 10

I. CONSISTENCY OF BUSINESS PLAN WITH COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY

1. The country operations business plan (COBP), 2017–2019 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) 1 extends the country partnership strategy (CPS), 2012–20162. Following discussions with the Government of Lao PDR, it also reflects the eighth National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) 2016–2020. The forthcoming CPS, 2017–2021—scheduled for Board consideration in February 2017—will contribute to the implementation of the NSEDP, 2016–2020 and align with ADB’s Strategy 2020, the Midterm Review of Strategy 2020, and the Midterm Review of Strategy 2020: Action Plan.3 The CPS, 2017–2021 will support inclusive and sustainable growth through three strategic priorities: (i) income and employment generation, (ii) enhanced human development, and (iii) sustainable natural resource management and climate resilience. The COBP, 2017–2019 updates the COBP, 2016–2018,4 reflects the program agreed with the government, and supports the priorities identified in the CPS, 2017–2021. In response to the government’s request for ADB assistance, the COBP, 2017–2019 country assistance results areas (Appendix 1) include industry and trade as a priority sector. The COBP, 2017–2019 supports the implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Economic Cooperation Strategic Framework, 2012–2022.5

2. Despite performing well in the region, growth slowed in 2015 from 7.5% in 2014 because of fewer exports to neighboring countries (the People’s Republic of China, Thailand, Viet Nam) and the ban on the export of raw timber. However, slower growth was partially offset by the construction of hydropower plants and development in special economic zones, domestic demand, and a significant increase in the number of tourists. The economy has started to move toward non-resource sectors to generate more and higher value exports. Following the National Assembly elections on 20 March 2016, the new government was formed in April 2016 to lead the country for the next 5 years. The National Assembly session also approved key country documents: the eighth NSEDP, Development Vision 2030, and the state budget.6

II. INDICATIVE RESOURCE PARAMETERS

3. Lao PDR, a group A developing member country, is eligible for Asian Development Fund (ADF) grants and concessional ordinary capital resources lending (COL).7 The indicative ADF grant and COL resource allocation for 2017–2019 is $278 million. The final allocation will depend on available resources and the outcome of the country performance assessments. An indicative lending program including regional projects for $365 million is proposed (Appendix 2, Table A2.1). The technical assistance (TA) program focuses on project preparatory TA followed by capacity development TA in priority sectors and assumes $1.92 million8 per annum from

1 The next COBP, 2017–2019, a linked document to the CPS, 2017–2021, will reflect the strategic focus of the new

CPS, and the pipelines may be adjusted accordingly. 2 ADB. 2011. Country Partnership Strategy: Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 2012–2016. Manila.

3 ADB. 2008. Strategy 2020: The Long-Term Strategic Framework of the Asian Development Bank, 2008–2020. Manila; ADB. 2014. Midterm Review of Strategy 2020: Meeting the Challenges of a Transforming Asia and Pacific. Manila; ADB. 2014. Midterm Review of Strategy 2020: Action Plan. Manila.

4 ADB. 2015. Country Operations Business Plan: Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 2016–2018. Manila.

5 ADB. 2011. The GMS Economic Cooperation Strategic Framework is the guiding document for ADB support for the

GMS. Manila 6 Fast Fact: 8

th Lao PDR National Assembly: Inauguration Session, UNDP. Vientiane.

7 Terminology reflects the combination of ADF lending operations with the ordinary capital resources balance sheet

that will take effect on 1 January 2017. For 2016, COL should be understood as ADF lending. 8 Excluding Technical Assistance Special Fund Resources, which are allocated to Regional Technical Assistance

projects involving Lao PDR.

2

Technical Assistance Special Fund resources, with the balance from trust fund resources (Appendix 2, Table A2.2). The assistance program for 2016 is in Appendix 3. Cofinancing and funding from other sources, including the concessional resources subregional pool and project preparatory support facilities like the Cities Development Initiative for Asia, will be explored. The 2015 debt distress classification assessed Lao PDR at moderate risk of debt distress. In accordance with the ADF grants framework, the country will receive 50% of its country allocation in grants in 2017 and 2018, subject to a 20% volume discount on the grant portion of the country allocation.9

III. SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO LENDING AND NONLENDING PROGRAMS

4. Changes in 2017. The GMS Modernization of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agencies for the Trade Facilitation Project was transferred to the national program as an additional financing project, with the loan amount reduced from $20 million to $10 million. The loan amount for the GMS Climate Friendly Agribusiness Value Chain Sector Project was reduced from $40 million to $20 million. The loan amount for the Northern Rural Infrastructure Development Project (additional financing) was increased from $30 million to $35 million. The Second Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project was shifted to 2018 as an additional financing project. The project preparatory TAs for the Sustainable Rural Infrastructure and Watershed Conservation Project, the Education for Employment Sector Development Program, and the GMS East–West Economic Corridor Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project were newly added to prepare for the ensuing loans. The Second Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project will be reconfirmed after 2019. The project preparatory TA for the GMS Power Transmission Backbone Project, together with its associated standby loan project in 2018, was dropped from the pipeline because it is no longer required. The project preparatory TA for the Supporting Public Sector Management and Capacity Development Program was dropped because no TA is required for the program. The TAs for Water Supply and Sanitation Project (additional financing) and Support Economic Policy Management for Sustainable Development Goals were shifted from 2016.

5. Changes in 2018. The Sustainable Rural Infrastructure and Watershed Conservation Project was added, and the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (additional financing) was shifted from 2017 with the loan amount decreased from $40 million to $30 million. The Supporting Public Sector Management and Capacity Development Program was moved to 2019 because the existing program was extended. While the loan amount for the Second Health Sector Governance Program was increased from $30 million to $35 million, the loan amount for the GMS Fourth Corridor Towns Development Project was decreased from $45 million to $43 million. The project preparatory TA for the Vientiane Integrated Sanitation Project and the capacity development TA for Strengthening Capacity on Procurement and Portfolio Management were added to support the new CPS’s strategic priorities and implementation.

6. Knowledge publications and events planned to be funded under various TA projects for 2016 and 2017 are listed in Appendix 4. The majority of the 2016 knowledge publications and events aim to support the preparation of the new CPS.

9 The proportion of grants for the resource allocations in 2017–2019 will be determined by future annual debt

distress classifications in accordance with the ADF grants framework.

Appendix 1 3

COUNTRY ASSISTANCE RESULTS AREAS

Key Country Development Outcomes that ADB Contributes to

ADB

Key Areas of Assistance Indicative Resource Allocation

in 2017–2019 Changes from Last

COBP

1. Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development

Rural productivity, food security, and climate resilience improved

Irrigation Rural market infrastructure Livestock Agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development

Amount: $115.0 million (ADF grants and/or COL) and $50.0 million (cofinancing) Share of COBP envelope: 31.5%

Key areas of assistance were aligned with the 2014 project classification system Two projects were added in 2018 and 2019, respectively

2. Education

Education infrastructure and system expanded, improved, and well managed

Improving tertiary education TVET and skills development Education sector development

Amount: $50.0 million (ADF grants and/or COL) Share of COBP envelope: 13.7%

Key areas of assistance were aligned with the 2014 project classification system One project was added in 2019

3. Health

Health services delivery—particularly for the poor, women, and children—improved

Health system development Health sector development and reform Health insurance and subsidized health programs Health care finance

Amount: $35.0 million (ADF grants and/or COL) Share of COBP envelope: 9.6%

Key areas of assistance were aligned with the 2014 project classification system

4. Industry and Trade

Trade and transport facilitation improved and movement of tourists increased

Trade and services Industry and trade sector development (increased tourism competitiveness of secondary towns)

Amount: $60.0 million (ADF grants and/or COL) and $10.0 million (cofinancing) Share of COBP envelope: 16.4%

A new sector was added for the Modernization of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agencies for the Trade Facilitation Project Key areas of assistance were

Appendix 1

4

Key Country Development Outcomes that ADB Contributes to

ADB

Key Areas of Assistance Indicative Resource Allocation

in 2017–2019 Changes from Last

COBP

aligned with the 2014 project classification system

5. Public Sector Management

Public financial management strengthened

Public expenditure and fiscal management

Amount: $30.0 million (ADF grants and/or COL) Share of COBP envelope: 8.2%

Key areas of assistance were aligned with the 2014 project classification system One project was moved from 2018 to 2019

6. Water and Other Urban Infrastructure and Services

Access to safe water supply, sanitation, and other urban services increased

Strengthening urban and regional planning capacity Urban water supply Urban sewerage Urban sanitation Other urban services (invest in infrastructure in corridor towns and other key urban centers)

Amount: $75 million (ADF grants and/or COL) and $20.0 million (cofinancing) Share of COBP envelope: 20.6%

Key areas of assistance were aligned with the 2014 project classification system One project was moved from 2017 to 2018

ADB = Asian Development Bank, ADF = Asian Development Fund, COBP = country operations business plan, COL = concessional ordinary capital resources lending, TVET = Technical and vocational education and training.

Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.

Appendix 2 5

INDICATIVE ASSISTANCE PIPELINE

Table A2.1: Lending Products, 2017–2019

Project/Program Name Sector Poverty

Targeting

Strategic Agendas

and Drivers of Change Division

Year of

PPTA/ PDA

Cost ($ million)

Total

ADB

Gov’t Co-

finance MOL COL ADF

Grants Total

2017 Firm

Northern Rural Infrastructure Development Project (additional financing)

ANR GI IEG, GEM, ESG, PAR

SEER 2015 37.0 0.0 21.0 14.0 35.0 2.0 0.0

GMS Modernization of SPS Agencies for Trade Facilitation Project (additional financing)

IND GI GCD, IEG, RCI, GEM

SEPF 11.0 0.0 5.0 5.0 10.0 1.0 0.0

GMS Climate Friendly Agribusiness Value Chain Sector Project

ANR GI RCI, IEG, GEM, ESG

SEER 2015 32.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 2.0 10.0

Total 80.0 0.0 36.0 29.0 65.0 5.0 10.0

2017 Standby

Sustainable Rural Infrastructure and Watershed Conservation Project

ANR GI ESG, IEG, GCD, GEM

SEER 2016 42.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 2.0 20.0

Total 42.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 2.0 20.0

2018 Firm

Second Health Sector Governance Program

HLT GI IEG, GEM, GCD

SEHS 2017 36.0 0.0 20.0 15.0 35.0 1.0 0.0

Sustainable Rural Infrastructure and Watershed Conservation Project

ANR GI GCD, IEG, ESG, GEM

SEER 2017 42.0 0.0 10.0 10.0 20.0 2.0 20.0

Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (additional financing)

WUS GI IEG, GEM, ESG

SEUW 2016 45.0 0.0 15.0 15.0 30.0 5.0 10.0

Appendix 2 6

Project/Program Name Sector Poverty

Targeting

Strategic Agendas

and Drivers of Change Division

Year of

PPTA/ PDA

Cost ($ million)

Total

ADB

Gov’t Co-

finance MOL COL ADF

Grants Total

GMS Second Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project

IND GI IEG, ESG, RCI, PAR

LRM 2016 65.0 0.0 25.0 25.0 50.0 5.0 10.0

GMS Fourth Corridor Towns Development Project

WUS GI IEG, RCI, ESG, GEM

SEUW 2016 60.0 0.0 25.0 20.0 45.0 5.0 10.0

Total 248.0 0.0 95.0 85.0 180.0 18.0 50.0

2019 Firm

Supporting Public Sector Management and Capacity Development Program

PSM GI GCD, GEM, IEG

SEPF 31.0 0.0 30.0 0.0 30.0 1.0 0.0

Education for Employment Sector Development Program

EDU GI GCD, IEG, GEM

SEHS 2018 52.0 0.0 50.0 0.0 50.0 2.0 0.0

GMS East–West Economic Corridor Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project (additional financing)

ANR GI RCI, IEG, ESG, GCD

SEER 2017 65.0 0.0 40.0 0.0 40.0 5.0 20.0

Total 148.0 0.0 120.0 0.0 120.0 8.0 20.0

ADB = Asian Development Bank; ADF = Asian Development Fund; ANR = agriculture, natural resources, and rural development; COL = concessional ordinary capital resources lending; EDU = education; ESG = environmentally sustainable growth; GCD = governance and capacity development; GEM = gender equity and mainstreaming; GI = general intervention; GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion; Gov’t = government; HLT = health; IEG = inclusive economic growth; IND = industry and trade; LRM = Lao PDR Resident Mission; MOL = market-based ordinary capital resources lending; PAR = partnerships; PDA = project design advance; PPTA = project preparatory technical assistance; PSM = public sector management; RCI = regional cooperation and integration; SEER = Southeast Asia Department, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Division; SEHS = Southeast Asia Department, Human and Social Development Division; SEPF = Southeast Asia Department, Public Management, Financial Sector, and Trade Division; SEUW = Southeast Asia Department, Urban Development and Water Division; SPS = sanitary and phytosanitary; WUS = water supply and other urban infrastructure and services. Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.

Appendix 2 7

Table A2.2: Nonlending Products and Services, 2017–2019

Assistance Name Sector Division Assistance

Type

Sources of Funding

ADB Others

Total

($'000) Source Amount

($'000) Source Amount

($'000)

2017 National TAs Second Health Sector Governance Program HLT SEHS PPTA TASF 750 0 750 Education For Employment Sector

Development Program EDU SEHS PPTA TASF 750 Trust Fund 1,500 2,250

Sustainable Rural Infrastructure and Watershed Conservation Project

ANR SEER PPTA TASF 1,500 0 1,500

Support Economic Policy Management for Sustainable Development Goals

PSM SEPF CDTA TASF 1,000 0 1,000

Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (additional financing)

WUS SEUW SSTA TASF 225 0 225

Total 4,225 1,500 5,725 Regional TAs GMS East-West Economic Corridor

Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project ANR SEER R-PPTA TASF 1,000 0 1,000

Total 1,000 0 1,000 2018

National TAs Secondary Education Sector Development

Project Phase 2 EDU SEHS PPTA TASF 750 0 750

Vientiane Integrated Sanitation Project WUS SEUW PPTA TASF 1,500 0 1,500 Strengthening Capacity on Procurement and

Portfolio Management PSM LRM CDTA TASF 500 0 500

Total 2,750 0 2,750 2019

National TAs Northern Agribusiness Infrastructure

Development Project ANR SEER PPTA TASF 750 0 750

Total 750 0 750

ADB = Asian Development Bank; ANR = agriculture, natural resources, and rural development; CDTA = capacity development technical assistance; EDU = education; GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion; HLT = health; LRM = Lao People’s Democratic Republic Resident Mission; PPTA = project preparatory technical assistance; PSM = public sector management; R-PPTA = regional project preparatory technical assistance; SEER = Southeast Asia Department, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Division; SEHS = Southeast Asia Department, Human and Social Development Division; SEPF = Southeast Asia Department, Public Management, Financial Sector, and Trade Division; SETC = Southeast Asia Department, Transport and Communications Division; SEUW = Southeast Asia Department, Urban Development and Water Division; PSM = public sector management; TASF = Technical Assistance Special Fund; TRA = transport; WUS = water and other urban infrastructure and services. Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.

Appendix 3 8

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR CURRENT YEAR

Table A3.1: Lending Products, 2016

Project/Program Name Sector Poverty

Targeting

Strategic Agendas

and Drivers of Change Division

Year of

PPTA/ PDA

Cost ($ million)

Total

ADB

Gov’t Co-

finance OCR

ADF

Total Loans Grants

Firm Second Technical and

Vocational Education Project

EDU GI GCD, IEG, GEM

SEHS 2015 26.5 0.0 0.0 25.0 25.0 1.5 0.0

Road Sector Governance and Maintenance Project

TRA GI GCD, IEG, ESG

SETC 2014 29.9 0.0 27.0 0.0 27.0 2.9 0.0

Second Strengthening Higher Education Project

EDU GI GCD, IEG, GEM

SEHS 2014 42.12 0.0 16.45 23.47 39.92 2.2 0.0

GMS Health Security Project

HLT GI GEM, IEG, RCI

SEHS 2014 12.5 0.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 0.5 0.0

GMS Biodiversity Conservation Corridors Project (additional financing)

ANR GI RCI, ESG, PAR

SEER 2009 12.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 12.8a

Second GMS Northern Transport Network Project (additional financing)

TRA GI RCI, ESG, IEG, PAR

SETC 9.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.0b

Total 132.82 0.0 47.45 56.47 103.92 7.1 21.8

Standby Northern Rural

Infrastructure Development Project (additional financing)

ANR GI IEG, GEM, ESG, PAR

SEER 2015 37.0 0.0 21.0 14.0 35.0 2.0 0.0

Total 37.0 0.0 21.0 14.0 35.0 2.0 0.0

ADB = Asian Development Bank; ADF = Asian Development Fund; ANR = agriculture, natural resources, and rural development; EDU = education; ESG = environmentally sustainable growth; GCD = governance and capacity development; GEM = gender equity and mainstreaming; GI = general intervention; GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion; Gov’t = government; HLT = health; IEG = inclusive economic growth; IND = industry and trade; OCR = ordinary capital resources; PAR = partnerships; PDA = project design advance; PPTA = project preparatory technical assistance; PSM = public sector management; RCI = regional integration; SEER = Southeast Asia Department, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Division; SEHS = Southeast Asia Department, Human and Social Development Division; SETC = Southeast Asia Department, Transport and Communications Division; TRA = transport. a

Cofinancing from the Forestry Investment Fund. b OPEC Fund for International Development.

Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.

Appendix 3 9

Table A3.2: Nonlending Products and Services, 2016

Assistance Name Sector Division Assistance

Type

Sources of Funding

ADB Others

Total

($'000) Source Amount

($'000) Source Amount

($'000)

National TAs Strengthening Capacity for Health Sector

Governance Reforms HLT SEHS CDTA 0 Trust Fund 2,000 2,000

Strengthening Capacity for Development of Employment Service System in Lao PDR

HLT LRM CDTA 0 Trust Fund 1,500 1,500

Total 0 3,500 3,500

Regional TAs Second GMS Tourism Infrastructure for

Inclusive Growth Project IND LRM R-PPTA TASF 1,700 0 1,700

Fourth GMS Corridor Towns Development Project

WUS SEUW R-PPTA TASF 1,500 Trust Fund 1,000 2,500

Total 3,200 1,000 4,200

ADB = Asian Development Bank; CDTA = capacity development technical assistance; GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion; HLT = health; IND = industry and trade; Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic; LRM = Lao PDR Resident Mission; R-PPTA = regional project preparatory technical assistance; SEHS = Southeast Asia Department, Human and Social Development Division; SEUW = Southeast Asia Department, Urban Development and Water Division; SSTA = small scale technical assistance; TASF = Technical Assistance Special Fund; WUS = water and other urban infrastructure and services. Source: Asian Development Bank estimates.

10 Appendix 4

INDICATIVE KNOWLEDGE PUBLICATIONS AND EVENTS

Table A4.1: Knowledge Publications and Events for 2017 Title of Publication or Event

Subject

Type

Department or Sector Group or Thematic Group

Technical

Assistance

Support in enhancing Transport and Trade Facilitation in Southeast

Asia (2018–2020)

Regional cooperation and integration/ capacity development

Training or capacity development

SERD 8748

Social Protection Index Update for Lao PDR Social development and protection

Publication and documentation

SDCC 8677

Asia Water Futures and Solutions Water Publication and documentation

SDCC 6498

Asia Water Week 2017 Water Event organization SDCC 6498

Lao PDR Country Diagnostic Study Economics Publication and documentation

ERCD 8343

Lao PDR Country Diagnostic Study Consultation Workshop Economics Event organization ERCD 8343

Impact of Regional Cooperation on Lao PDR Regional cooperation and integration/ capacity development

Publication and documentation

SERD TBC

GMS Tourism Working Group Meetings Regional cooperation and integration

Event organization SERD 9090

Total number of publications = 4 Total number of events = 4

ERCD = Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion, Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, SDCC = Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, SERD = Southeast Asia Department. Note: “Publications” may include databases, multimedia, and other forms of documentation. “Events” may include event organization and training or capacity development. Source: Asian Development Bank.

Appendix 4 11

Table A4.2: Additional Knowledge Publications and Events Delivered in 2016

Title of Publication or Event Subject Type

Department or Sector Group or Thematic Group

Technical Assistance

GMS Tourism Sector Strategy 2016–2025 Regional cooperation Publication and documentation

SERD 9090

CLMV Tourism Sector Assessment, Strategy and Roadmap, 2016

–2018

Regional cooperation Publication and documentation

SERD 8156

GMS Tourism Working Group Meetings Regional cooperation Event organization SERD 9090

Asian Water Development Outlook 2016 Water security Event organization SDCC 6498

CPS Final Review Validation Economics Publication and documentation

IED 8653

Education Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap Education Publication and documentation

SERD 8838

Health Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap Health Publication and documentation

SERD 8576

Urban and Water Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap Urban development/Water

Publication and documentation

SERD 8845

Civil Society Assessment Social development and protection

Publication and documentation

SERD 8289

Private Sector Assessment Private sector Publication and documentation

SERD 8848

Public Sector Management Assessment Governance and public sector management

Publication and documentation

SERD 8289

Governance Risk Assessment Governance and public sector management

Publication and documentation

SDCC 7277

Country and Sector/Agency Procurement Risk Assessment Governance and public sector management

Publication and documentation

OSFMD 8262

Dissemination workshop on Innovative Data Collection Methods for Agricultural and Rural Statistics

Agriculture and natural resources

Event organization ERCD 8369

In-house training on INAHOR–AD (Program 4) Agriculture and natural resources

Training or capacity development

ERCD 8369

Training on Farmer Recall Survey Agriculture and natural resources

Training or capacity development

ERCD 8369

Lao PDR Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Assessment Economics Publication and documentation

ERCD 8343

Review of the Lao Bao–Dansavanh and assessment of

Savanakhet–Mukdahan Single Stop Inspection

Regional cooperation Publication and documentation

SERD 8748

Lao PDR work plan to improve operations of Customs administrations/agencies

Regional cooperation Publication and documentation

SERD 8709

12 Appendix 4

Title of Publication or Event Subject Type

Department or Sector Group or Thematic Group

Technical Assistance

Cooperation between CSOs and ADB in Lao PDR Social development and protection

Publication and documentation

SERD 8611

Total number of publications = 15 Total number of events = 5

ADB = Asian Development Bank, CLMV = Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Viet Nam, CPS = country partnership strategy, CSO = Civil Society Organization, ERCD = Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department, GMS = Greater Mekong Subregion, IED = Independent Evaluation Department, Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, OSFMD = Operations Services and Financial Management Department, SDCC = Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, SERD = Southeast Asia Department. Notes: 1. “Publications” may include databases, multimedia, and other forms of documentation. “Events” may include event organization and training or capacity development. 2. The table includes additional knowledge publications and events delivered outside the list of indicative knowledge publications and events included in the 2015 country operations business plan. Source: Asian Development Bank.