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HANSA Phase 2 works with Australia, Gavi, and the Global Fund to support improved access to and quality of health and nutrition services in underserved areas of the Lao PDR
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The Convergence Approach to Reducing Malnutrition
Malnutrition levels are high in Laos, causing long-term damage that lasts far beyond childhood. The convergence approach can improve child health and development by combining efforts in multiple sectors.
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Public Finance Review & Fiscal Incidence Analysis
Review of government revenue and spending with policy recommendations
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Health Taxes: Recommended Reforms for the Lao PDR
This technical note shows how reform of health excise taxes could provide the Lao PDR with significant health and revenue gains
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PEIR: Financial Management in Education Analysis 2023
Education in Laos faces three connected challenges: Low public funding; Enrolment gaps and low quality; Few jobs
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Biodiversity and Resilient Green Growth
Lao PDR is home to some of the world¡¯s biologically richest ecosystems and most endangered species. These are crucial to the Lao economy but needs protection. See the key challenges and recommendations.
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From Landlocked to Landlinked
The Lao-China Railway has the potential to transform the Lao PDR from a landlocked to a land-linked economy. Success will require complementary reforms.
