You can experience the real village life or do elephant trekking among other things. Pdf tourism as a tool for development was first mooted in the 1970s. This country assessment report for lao pdr is part of a study that aimed to strengthen the hydrometeorological services in southeast asia. Additionally, lao global engineering lge was subcontracted as local partner. Ive been trying to find a lao visa application form online but i seem to only find pdf forms that cannot be filled in electronically. Culture and tourism publishes annually tourism statistics relating to tourist arrivals. Lao recommendations intended to help address key local barriers, help expedite adaptation progress.
Small hydro resource mapping in lao pdr inception report july 2017 public disclosure authorized. Tourism, which has been accepted only recently in lao pdr, also plays an important role in the economic development of lao pdr. Sustainable tourism development project march 2008 prepared by. For a combination of history and village culture go trekking around phonsavan. The production was a collaborative effort of the world bank, the united nations office for disaster risk reduction unisdr, the national hydrological and meteorological services. Tourism sector assessment, strategy, and road map for. The tender for hydropower mapping in lao pdr was released in april 2017.
This study on corporate social responsibility csr was commissioned by giz and bgr to inform the work of the laogerman development cooperation programme on economic development and employment promotion edep and to contribute to the public debate about csr in lao pdr. Tourism development department 6 summary because of its strategic location in the center of indochina and southeast asia, lao pdr in considered to be a add on destination therefore, lao tourism performances are. There are many world heritage sites and amazing natural, cultural and historic attractions that. Jan 24, 2019 lao tourism revenue predicted to fall 2. Tourism development department 6 summary because of its strategic location in the center of indochina and southeast asia, lao pdr in considered to be a add on destination therefore, lao tourism performances are likely influenced by several factors at regional level.
We still expect the lao peoples revolutionary party to maintain oneparty rule throughout the forecast period by cracking down on dissent. Between 1990 and the mdg target date of 2015, lao pdr has more than halved poverty and. The assessment highlights sector performance, priority development constraints, government plans and strategies, past adb support and experience, and other development partner support. It is intended to be an analytical tool to stimulate debate, contribute to the policy options and choices of lao pdr, and inform the important.
In many lao provinces you can get off the beaten track and book package tours from local agencies or the tourism offices. The boundaries and names shown on the maps in this report do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by united nations. Lao pdr has achieved considerable progress on the millennium development goals mdgs. Tourism statistics report year 2018 ministry of tourism statistics and tourism information department no. Participation by the poor in luang prabang tourism economy. Data collection survey on tourism development in luang prabang in lao pdr final report march 2016 japan international cooperation agency jica nippon koei co. The main aim of the strategy is to maximize the benefits of tourism to the countrys socioeconomic development, use tourism as a tool to alleviate poverty and protect the environment and cultural heritage, in particular among rural and ethnic minority populations. Lao national tourism administration the ethnic groups development framework is a document of the borrower. As a result, the lao tourism industry has experienced healthy growth, and tourist arrivals almost tripled between 2003 and 2008. The lao national tourism administration reported an increase in the number of tourist arrivals in the. Data on regional tourists were collected from tabulations sent to the tourism.
Green growth advisory program for lao pdr developing. Abstract the lao peoples democratic republic lao pdr opened its doors to international tourists in 1989 and, since then, the tourism industry has developed rapidly to become one of the countrys. Opportunities and challenges of lao pdrs integration into. Lao visa on arrival application form laos forum tripadvisor. You can click on the logos of the organisations for more information and you can click on the photographs on the contents page to read the different chapters. Child sexual exploitation in travel and tourism 3 foreword ministry of justice the unodc legal analysis and implementation report is an important document for lao pdr. Laos economy, politics and gdp growth summary the economist.
The united nations in the lao pdr michael askwith, andrea lee esser, sharon low, souklaty sysaneth vientiane, 23 october 2015 lao pdr evaluation report. Report on tourism in laos lnta, 2009 reported there were 1,493 tourist sites 849 natural. Lao tourism market and better understand the regional market, to help. From the rolling mountains of the north to the river islands of the south, ours is a land of untouched wonder and rare beauty. Asean assessment on social impact of the gfc lao pdr. The minister outlined the measures at the recent lao tourism promotion meeting in shanghai. Covering more than 8,000 households in 518 villages nationwide, the lecs is a key source of information for both government and its development partners alike. Lao pdr lao peoples democratic republic ldc least development country lfnc lao front for national construction lao. Our 2018 annual economic reports cover 185 countries and 25 regions of the world, providing the necessary data on 2017. Review of the communitybased tourism for sustainable. We expect a coronavirus epidemic to occur in laos in april 2020, with risks of recurring outbreaks throughout 202021. The office serves as the eyes and ears for the legislature to ensure that the executive branch is implementing legislative policy in a cost efficient and effective manner. Country paper on tourism development in lao pdr southeast asia and the greater mekong subregion gms are a part of the world with a wealth of tourism resources. The purpose of this statistical report on tourism is to provide the public with clear information on a important sector of the lao economy.
Activists have raised concerns also regarding the debt burden and the lack of proper compensation. Opportunities and challenges of lao pdrs integration into asean economic community aec by and after 2015 dr. The legislative analyst s office lao has provided fiscal and policy advice to the legislature for 75 years. Mict ministry of information, culture and tourism moes ministry of education and sport monre ministry of natural resources and environment most ministry of science and technology.
Leeber leebouapao director general national economic research institute neri lao pdr july 2014. It is a oneparty socialist republic, espousing marxismleninism governed by the lao peoples revolutionary party. The report is a collaboration between the undp in lao pdr and the national economic research institute, compiled by a team of lao and international experts. In addition, tourism is one of the eight priority programmes of the socioeconomic development of the lao government. A3, street 169, sangkat veal vong, khan 7 makara, phnom penh, cambodia. Tourism sector assessment, strategy, and road map for cambodia, lao peoples democratic republic, myanmar, and viet nam 20162018 this report documents tourism sector investment priorities of the asian development bank adb and the governments of cambodia, the lao peoples democratic republic, myanmar, and viet nam. The world bank group wbg continues to work with the government of lao pdr to reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity, supporting the governments 8 th national socioeconomic development plan 20162020. The world bank groups current country partnership framework cpf 20172021 was approved at the end of april 2017. A priority for lao pdrs green growth and development plans 5 1. Therefore, the ministry of information, culture and tourism has set up the national tourism strategy for the period 20162025, which is in line with the government. Green growth advisory program for lao pdr developing nature. On the promulgation of the law on tourism pursuant to chapter 6, article 67, point 1 of the constitution of the lao peoples democratic republic. Laos applied for membership of the world trade organization in 1997.
The 2005 tourism law provides the legal basis for the nts, setting out the parameters for creation of a sustainable tourism industry that contributes to national development and international cooperation. Growth in lao pdr synthesis report public disclosure authorized green growth advisory program for lao pdr public disclosure authorized. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the adb board of directors. However, figure 2 shows that this increase was caused by an increase in. Laos market overviewlaos market overview discusses key economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, the u. The lao governments 20 wto accession and the creation of the asean economic community aec in 2015 led to major reforms of economic policies and regulations aimed at improving the business and investment environment. An overvew of the ecotourism sector in lao pdr presented by.
Lao pdr national tourism strategy implementation support. An overview 183 ban nalan case study ban nalan, in luangnamtha province, is a village hosting tourists overnight on a regular basis as part of the nam ha unesco ecotourism project. This report documents tourism sector investment priorities of adb and the governments of cambodia, the lao peoples democratic republic, myanmar, and viet nam. For this particular tender, an international onsultants association consultant led by gesto energy consulting gesto and including tpf planege cenor tpf was formed. An economic analysis of the lao pdr tourism industry core. Tourism development international of ireland was commissioned by luxdev to undertake a midterm evaluation of lao020 for strengthening of human resources in the hospitality and tourism industry in lao peoples democratic republic. At both the 1992 and 2002 summits, lao pdr was active in sharing. The legislative analysts office lao has provided fiscal and policy advice to the legislature for 75 years. As part of its kunmingsingapore line, china is building a 410kilometer railway line in laos that will displace more than 4,400 families. From millennium development goals to sustainable development. Tourism in laos is governed by a ministrylevel government agency, the lao national tourism administration lnta. The report analyses the food security situation in lao pdr based on food consumption statistics from the. This report explores the workings of the tourism economy of luang prabang from a pro.
The tourism development department tdd, ministry of information. The best places for trekking are luang namtha and phongsaly. Rich in history, traditions, diverse landscapes and cultures, laos is sure to captivate your inner explorer. I prefer to do that, rather than print and then fill out the form by hand. Data collection survey on tourism development in luang. This study on corporate social responsibility csr was commissioned by giz and bgr to inform the work of the laogerman development cooperation programme on economic development and employment promotion edep and to contribute to the public debate about csr in. Ministry of information, culture and tourism, tourism development department. Its approach is to encourage independent travellers to pioneer new patterns, then to. Tourism development in lao pdr travel impact newswire. As a result, tourism is considered a change in the lao pdr. The evaluation team are very mindful of the importance of this flagship project to all parties concerned. It is known for its fiscal and programmatic expertise and nonpartisan analyses of the state budget.