📣 Enhancing efficiency and accessibility of public services in📣 #UNDPLaoPDR, Ministry of Home Affairs, USAID, Ireland in Vietnam 🇮🇪 , officially launch the #LEAPProject in Vientiane Capital! Read more here 👉🏻 bit.ly/LEAPProject

On 6 Dec, the 1st project board meeting for the new Court Project was convened as an official launch & approval of the 2025 work plan ✅📃 W/ #INL support, #UNDP & #PSC are ready & committed to improve court procedures & case management ⬆️#HumanRights & #LNOB in Laos 🇱🇦👩🏻‍⚖️👨🏻‍⚖️⚖️🏛️

UXO operators in #LaoPDR surveyed 2,674 hectares, cleared 626 hectares, and destroyed nearly 13,200 UXO. These efforts benefited over 52,270 people, providing safe access to previously hazardous land. #UXOSector #SDG18 #SafePathForward

Around 50% of pesticides in Lao PDR are illegally imported. Through the GEF-funded FARM project, the Government of Lao PDR, with UNDP's support, is working to reduce agrochemical use and protect the environment. 🌱🌍 #SustainableFarming #EnvironmentProtection #LaoPDR

Green agriculture is key to livelihoods, poverty reduction, food security & sustainable growth in Lao PDR. UNDP & the Lao Government are working toward a pesticide-free agriculture sector to boost incomes for smallholder farmers. 🌱🌍 #SustainableFarming #EnvironmentProtection

🇰🇷🤝🇱🇦 A heartfelt thank you to the #Republic of Korea, for supporting #UXO clearance in #Lao PDR! During the recent visit to Kasi District, we witnessed incredible progress made in clearing land of UXOs, educating communities, & making lives safer.  💪✨#SDG18 #LivesSafeFromUXO

Women are disproportionately affected by climate change but are key to building resilient communities. In Khammouane & Champasak, our DRR training empowers women leaders & inclusivity for stronger action. 💪 Together with MONRE, MOLSW & partners! #ClimateAction #empoweringwomen

Every woman has the power to lead! 📚 Our DRR training in Lao PDR focuses on leadership, access to resources, entrepreneurship, and resilience. 🌏 We’re confident that these trainings will create positive change, helping build safer, more inclusive communities. #DRR #UNDPLaos

🌾 Over 70% of Lao PDR's population relies on agriculture. The FARM project is working with the Lao Government to revise the 1998 Law on Crops, promoting sustainable alternatives & reducing agrochemical reliance. #AgroPolicy #FARMProject #LaoPDR Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Together for a Resilient Lao PDR! 🇵🇭🇱🇦 Honored to welcome Amb. Deena Joy Amatong of the Philippines as we forge new partnerships for a safer, stronger future—supporting efforts on #UXO & Women’s Empowerment (via #UNDP) & the Lao Disaster Information System (via #UNDRR).

✨Patuxay Monument lit up in multicolor 🇱🇦 to mark #IMAD2025 - a tribute to lives affected by #UXO and a call for a safer future. Thanks to KOICA.ICC for the support in making this symbolic event possible. 💙 #IMAD2025 #SafeFuturesStartHere

On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action (#IMAD2025), see how @Luxembourg’s support through UNDP Lao PDR is driving sustainable development — enabling UXO clearance in Khammouane Province, 🇱🇦 and opening up new economic opportunities. UN in Lao PDR

“For years, we farmed knowing our land might be dangerous” 💣⛔️ After 63 UXOs were cleared, Minla now grows 🌾 rice, vegetables 🥬 and plans a fishpond—boosting income, nutrition and resilience 🇱🇦   #UXOclearance and #MineAction = Agency ✊🏼 Safety 🛡️ #FoodSecurity 🍚   #IMAD2025

With 235 #UXOs cleared from his land, Damduane can now farm year-round -from 🌾 sticky rice to water chestnuts - doubling his income. # UXO/Mine action = food, income & agency #IMAD2025 #UXOclearance #Foodsecurity #MineAwarenessDay #SafeFuturesStartHere

Being at #NDMUN28 means making sure voices from affected communities shape global mine action. The work we do on the ground must guide the policies we build together. #MineAction #UXO

Promoting healing and resilience, COPE Center in Vientiane works towards a safer future by raising awareness about #unexploded ordnance and supporting those affected. Thank you, Metta, for your warm welcome to UN Development UXO team and for your amazing work.#UNDP #UXO #COPECenter #Laos

This World No Tobacco Day, we are concerned that tobacco production maybe increasing in Laos. Higher tobacco taxes can generate revenues to help farmers shift production to healthier crops. #NoTobacco

It’s time to unmask the “appeal” of tobacco. Raise taxes. End incentives. Save lives. 👉Joint op-ed by UNDP, WHO, UN, and World Bank: undp.org/laopdr/blog/to… #NoTobacco #WorldNoTobaccoDay #TobaccoFreeLao #SDGs #UNDPLaoPDR #UNDP #LaoPDR

As Lao PDR nears LDC graduation, shifting trade terms may pose challenges, but a 🇱🇦 workshop reframed this as an opportunity. With 🇸🇪 support, gov, biz, academia & civil society explored how responsible business can drive competitiveness. Sweden in Asia Pacific UNDP Business and Human Rights UN in Lao PDR

As Lao PDR shapes its next five-year development ambitions and prepares for LDC graduation, this #HDR2025 launch, we look at how AI can harness Lao PDR’s human development progress. Empower people. Shape innovation. Close gaps. 👉 report.hdr.undp.org #UNDPLaoPDR