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Lao People's Democratic Republic

The Lao People's Democratic Republic has been a member of the ILO since 1964. The country has ratified a total of eight ILO Conventions, including five of the eight ILO core Conventions (covering forced labour, equal remuneration, discrimination and child labour).

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First Social Protection Symposium kicks off a new era for Lao People's Democratic Republic in protecting its poor and vulnerable
H.E. Dr Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, Vice Prime Minister; H.E. Baykham Khattiya, Minister of Labour and Social Welfare; and delegates discuss the latest policy issues and developments at the exhibition

Social protection

First Social Protection Symposium kicks off a new era for Lao People's Democratic Republic in protecting its poor and vulnerable

First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR
Lao women workers in a local market, Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2021. © Phoonsab Thevongsa/ILO

News

First-ever private employment agency association launched to improve recruitment practices in Lao PDR

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Local Lao women shaking grains
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Labour market indicators

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Labour market indicators

Labour market statistics from the ILOSTAT Database

Projects and programmes

Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia through the Promotion of Decent Work in Business Operations (Phase II)

Building Responsible Value Chains in Asia through the Promotion of Decent Work in Business Operations (Phase II)

Accelerating Universal Social Protection for Achieving the SDGs and Ending Poverty

Social protection

Accelerating Universal Social Protection for Achieving the SDGs and Ending Poverty

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Development cooperation dashboard

Development cooperation dashboard

Projects in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Publications

Report of the mid-term review of the National Social Protection Strategy in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Report

Report of the mid-term review of the National Social Protection Strategy in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

Social Security (Minimum Standards) Convention, 1952 (No. 102)

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Bangkok 10200, Thailand

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