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The Government of Lao PDR and FAO initiated the establishment of Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group in Lao PDR

(KPL) the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare (MoLSW) organized a meeting with relevant partners and stakeholders to discuss the establishment of an Anticipatory Action Technical Working Group (AA TWG) for the first time in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) at Crowne Plaza Hotel. The event was attended by a diverse range of partners and stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, several United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations, and prominent civil society organizations operating in Lao PDR. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Vongkham Phanthanouvong, Director General of Social Welfare Department of Ministry of MoLSW, and co-chaired by Mr. Chanthalath Pongmala, Assistant FAO Representative (Programme) for Lao People’s Democratic Republic.

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IFAD, Laos commit to improving nutrition in rural areas
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5th Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge expected to be opened in 2024
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EU support highlights youth perspectives on COVID-19, vaccination
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Km 40 Organic Farmers’ Group established
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