Lao PDR is a mountainous and water rich country located almost entirely within the Mekong River Basin, which is one of the world's largest river systems, and has significant hydropower potential, for both...
The hydropower and mining sectors are core drivers of growth for the Lao PDR economy, together accounting for over 21 percent of government revenue in 2013. While the development/investment in the hydropower...
The energy policy in Lao PDR focuses making energy supplies affordable and reliable while also ensuring the exploitation of energy resources is done in an environmentally-friendly, efficient and sustainable...
Lao PDR made impressive gains in water and sanitation access during its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals. From 1995 to 2015, access to improved water supply increased from 40 to 76 percent...