Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic Assessment Letter for the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2005-10-03 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This note provides an update of the assessment of Lao P.D.R.’s macroeconomic conditions and outlook presented at the time of the 2004 Article IV

Download or read book Technical Assistance to the Lao People s Democratic Republic for Institutional Strengthening for Poverty Monitoring and Evaluation written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic Agriculture Natural Resources and Rural Development Sector Assessment Strategy and Road Map written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication explains the evaluation and strategic investment priorities of the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sector. It highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government plans and strategy, other development partner support, and ADB's past experience and future sector strategy. The country partnership strategy of ADB is also discussed and updated as strategic developments and program changes occur. Other background information about the sector for ADB's investment and technical assistance operations are also provided.

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2002-03-20 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper assesses Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and a Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria. Performance in the first year of the PRGF arrangement has been generally satisfactory. Fiscal slippages through September 2001, owing to weaknesses in the early implementation of the decentralization initiative, were corrected in the December quarter, thus bringing the fiscal program back on track. For 2001/02, the program aims at GDP growth of at least 5 percent, and inflation at about 6 percent by year-end.

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2003-10-06 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) showed commendable growth owing to its strong macroeconomic performance and structural reforms under the economic program. Executive Directors commended the fiscal performance, bank restructuring, and the private sector developments, and stressed the need to strengthen monetary and exchange rate policies. They welcomed the poverty reduction strategy and emphasized the need to accelerate structural reforms. They agreed that Lao PDR successfully completed the third review under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and approved a waiver and an extension of the PRGF arrangement.

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2012-12-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report discusses some of the technical issues involved in formulating a multiannual fiscal strategy for the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The strategy aims to achieve national growth and to reduce poverty, while maintaining sound government finances. It is important to address the overlapping accounts of the government and the country's national socio-economic development plan. Thus, a detailed fiscal strategy is a valuable policy that can be the basis for dialogue and communication between the government and its stakeholders, such as foreign investors, international donors, and taxpayers.

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2002-03-18 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s 2001 Article IV Consultation and Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF). Over the past 18 months, the Lao authorities have acted decisively to reduce inflation from triple- to single-digit levels. Monetary and fiscal policies were tightened along the lines recommended in the 1999 Article IV Consultation. With these positive results, the authorities have now requested a new three-year PRGF arrangement to solidify macroeconomic stabilization and restart structural reform.

Download or read book Participatory Poverty Assessment 2006 written by James R. Chamberlain and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by International Monetary Fund and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2002-10-07 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s (Lao PDR) 2002 Article IV Consultation, Second Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and a Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria. Over the past 15 months, Lao PDR has made substantial progress under the PRGF-supported program. Program implementation has been effective, and the program remains broadly on track. All quantitative performance criteria were met except for the net domestic assets of the state commercial banks. On the macroeconomic side, the program for 2002–03 consolidates stabilization efforts.

Download or read book Technical Assistance to the Lao People s Democratic Republic for Preparing the Health Sector Development Program financed by the Japan Special Fund written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication assesses the energy sector in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) and identifies how ADB can support its development. Expanded access to modern and affordable forms of energy and more efficient use of energy resources will be essential for the Lao PDR to achieve its socioeconomic development goals. This publication provides an overview of Lao PDR's energy sector, examines its performance, the challenges it faces, and the government's energy strategy. It also reflects on lessons learned from past ADB assistance and proposes potential areas for future support.

Download or read book Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors on a Proposed Loan to the Lao People s Democratic Republic for the Environment and Social Program written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic Sector wide Approach in Education Sector Development written by Asian Development Bank and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic written by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2017-02-16 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that the real GDP growth of Lao People’s Democratic Republic is expected to moderate from 7.5 percent in 2015 to 7 percent in 2016. Domestic activity has slowed following a less favorable external environment, and credit growth has also moderated from a high level. As growth continues to moderate in the near-term, inflation is projected to remain in low single digits. The current account deficit is projected to widen to about 19 percent of GDP in 2017 owing to the execution of large infrastructure projects with foreign direct investment.

Download or read book Lao People s Democratic Republic Staff Report for the Article IV Consultation written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Provincial Facilitation for Investment and Trade Index written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the findings of the second Provincial Facilitation for Investment and Trade (ProFIT) survey in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). It provides a comparative picture of the experiences and perceptions of the business community in complying with government regulations at the subnational level. The report shares analysis in six key areas: (i) ease of starting a business, (ii) transparency and access to information, (iii) regulatory burden, (iv) informal charges, (v) consistency in policy implementation, and (vi) business friendliness of the provincial administration. It notes improvements in the business environment across all provinces because of progress made in registration requirements.