Overall Objective
GGGI is supporting the government in Lao PDR to develop a National Green Growth Strategy (NGGS), which will provide policy direction on the mainstreaming of green growth into national, sub-national, and sector strategies and policies.
Strategic Outcome Targets
| GHG Reductions | Target Setting in Progress |
|---|---|
| Green Jobs | Target Setting in Progress |
| Sustainable Services | Target Setting in Progress |
| Air Quality | Target Setting in Progress |
| Ecosystem Services | Target Setting in Progress |
| Enhanced Adaptation to Climate Change | Target Setting in Progress |
Themes
Contact
Resource Partner
GGGI Core Funding
Government Counterpart
Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI)
National Institute for Economic Research
Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MONRE)
Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)
Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM)
Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC)
Vientiane City Office for Management and Service (VCOMS)
Pakse City Operation and Maintenance Service (PCOMS)
Context
Lao PDR has experienced rapid economic growth in recent years, averaging 7.9% GDP growth during its 7th Five-Year National Social Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) 2011-2015. By 2015, Lao PDR’ poverty rate was reduced to 19.7%, its human development index increased, and its labor structure improved with increased percentage of labor employed in industry and service sectors. However, these national gains are tempered when compared against regional peers, as Lao PDR has been less successful in translating growth into job creation and poverty reduction.
These growth outcomes, and the impact they have had on Lao PDR’ environment, are due to several overarching trends and challenges, including a two-fold increase in urban population in less than two decades, minimal institutional coordination, lack of financial resources and financial planning capacity for sustainable development, and lack of effective regulations on natural resource use, combined with a weak tax structure on environmentally harmful production and consumption.
Nevertheless, the Government of Lao PDR (GoL) is committed to graduating the country out of the LDC group by 2020, and doing so with a greater emphasis on the quality of growth. The Lao PDR Vision to 2030 and its 10-year Strategy (2016-2025), as well as the five-year 8th NSEDP 2016-2020, all clearly identified policy priorities on LDC graduation, increased human capacity, regional and international integration, and sustainable development. The three policy documents focus on green growth and its contribution to long-term social economic development goals.
GGGI is supporting the government in Lao PDR to develop a National Green Growth Strategy (NGGS), which will provide policy direction on the mainstreaming of green growth into national, sub-national, and sector strategies and policies.
News
News • November 7, 2022
Ministry of Planning and Investment, British Embassy in Laos and GGGI release a Pre-feasibility Study on a Battery Swapping System for Electric 2-wheelers in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.
With support from the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the British Embassy in Laos, the pre-feasibility study conducted by GGGI examines the financial viability and environmental sustainability of implementing a Battery Swapping System model for electric two-wheelers in Vientiane Capital and contribute to achieve the Government of Lao PDR’s 2030 target on 30% electric […]
News • November 1, 2022
Green Entrepreneurship Forum for Young Entrepreneurs in Lao PDR
On August 17, 2022, in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, the Global Green Growth Institute Lao PDR (GGGI) in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneur Association of Lao PDR (YEAL) had organized the Green Entrepreneurship Forum for Young Entrepreneurs in Lao PDR. The event was attended by more than 60 participants (37 female) from a variety of […]
News • October 6, 2022
Scaling up Waste Recycling Bank in Vientiane, Lao PDR
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR. On September 27, GGGI together with Vientiane City Office for Management Services (VCOMS) organized an induction workshop of Waste Recycling Bank (WRB) project’s scale-up phase. Attended by more than 100 participants from KOICA, central, city, and local governments, schools, development partners, and waste collection/recycling companies, the induction workshop announced the commencement […]
News • June 28, 2022
South-South Knowledge Exchange Program on Sustainable Solid Waste Management between Lao PDR and Pakistan
June 10 – 15. Islamabad, Pakistan – A Lao delegation with 4 GGGI Lao PDR staff visited Islamabad and Mardan, Pakistan for South-South Knowledge Exchange (SSKE) Program between Lao PDR and Pakistan, aiming to enhance solid waste management in Lao PDR by learning from the best practices of Pakistan. The delegation consisted of the government […]
News • March 24, 2022
Grand opening of Integrated Resource Recovery Center (IRRC) and handover ceremony of electric waste collection trucks held in Vientiane Capital
March 23, 2022. Vientiane, Lao PDR. The grand opening of the Integrated Resource Recovery Center (IRRC), the first city government -led facility to process organic waste from municipal waste, and handover ceremony of electric waste collection trucks were held on 23 March 2022, marking a great milestone for waste-to resource initiatives in the capital city […]
News • February 7, 2022
GGGI and Representatives of the British Embassy sign the grant agreement in Vientiane
February 2, 2022– A grant agreement between the British Embassy and GGGI Lao PDR was signed in Vientiane on February 2. It was witnessed by Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Mrs. Phonevanh Outhavong, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Mr. Phouvong Luangxaysana, and the British Ambassador to Laos, Mr. John Pearson. Lao PDR […]
News • November 24, 2021
Promotion of Private Sector Participation in Sustainable Solid Waste Management in Lao PDR
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, November 18, 2021. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) co-hosted an event to discuss the role of the private sector in addressing solid waste in Lao PDR. Organized as part of broader set of initiatives on private sector engagement in green growth and climate change, […]
News • November 1, 2021
Awareness raising on climate change and private sector engagement with members of the Young Entrepreneur Association of Laos
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, October 28, 2021. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), and the Young Entrepreneur Association of Laos (YEAL) co-hosted an event to raise awareness on private sector engagement in green growth and climate change under strict COVID-19 measures. The event aimed to explore the intersections between climate change […]
News • November 1, 2021
Green Growth Planning Manual Training Workshop
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR: On 20th October 2021, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR together with the Public Works and Transport Research Institute (PTRI) under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, and Department of Planning and Investment of Vientiane Capital co-hosted a one day training works hop on Green Growth Planning Manual (GGPM) as […]
News • October 21, 2021
10-year Sustainable Solid Waste Management Strategy officially endorsed by the Mayor of Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
On 11 October 2021, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR – The Sustainable Solid Waste Management Strategy and Action Plan for Vientiane 2021-2030 (“the Strategy”) was officially endorsed by the Mayor of Vientiane Capital, marking a moment of green transition to circular economy-based sustainable solid waste management in the capital city of Lao PDR. With financial support […]
News • October 15, 2021
LNCCI and GGGI sign MoU to strengthen green and climate technology entrepreneurship and innovation in Lao PDR
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, October 15, 2021. GGGI and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to strengthen collaboration and cooperation of both parties to jointly promote green and climate technology entrepreneurship and innovation in Lao PDR. LNCCI is the apex body in Lao […]
News • August 31, 2021
Industrial Energy Audits Engagement Meeting
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR: On 10th August 2021, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR team together with the Department of Industry and Handicraft, Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) co-hosted the ‘Industrial Energy Audits Engagement Meeting’ at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Vientiane Capital. The meeting was aimed at introducing a series […]
News • August 16, 2021
Industrial Energy Audits Engagement Meeting
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR – On August 10, 2021, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR Country Office together with the Department of Industry and Handicraft, Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) co-hosted the ‘Industrial Energy Audits Engagement Meeting’ at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Vientiane Capital. The meeting was aimed at introducing […]
News • August 5, 2021
Lao PDR GREEN INDUSTRY POLICY Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR: On July 22, 2021, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), co-hosted Lao PDR GREEN INDUSTRY POLICY Stakeholders’ Engagement Workshop. The workshop was co-chaired by Dr. Buavanh Vilavong, Director General of Department of Industry and Handicraft, and Mr. Christophe Assicot, Deputy Country Representative of […]
News • July 1, 2021
GGGI Laos Team held a stakeholder consultation workshop on the Decentralized Waste Collection Service
June 23, 2021, Vientiane, Lao PDR – The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR team in partnership with Vientiane City Office of Management and Service (VCOMS) held a full day consultation workshop on the Decentralized Waste Collection Service (DWSC). The meeting was chaired by the Director General of VCOMS, Mr. Bounchanh Keosithamma and Waste […]
News • July 1, 2021
Consultation meeting on Green Growth Agenda between Ministry of Planning and Investment and Global Green Growth Institute Lao PDR
25th June 2021 – The joint technical meeting between the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Global Green Growth Institute Lao PDR was held to review GGGI’s support and achievements over the past 5 years on green growth projects and introduce a new funding opportunity to implement some of green growth initiatives outlined […]
News • May 4, 2021
Green and Resilient Recovery Brochure
In partnership with Members and peers, GGGI has developed a flexible model and service offering to stimulate Green and Resilient Recovery based on international best practices and insights. Click here to download WEB version. Click here to download PRINT version.
News • April 20, 2021
Validation and Capacity Building on Green City Action Plan Workshop
Pakse city, Champasak province, Lao PDR, March 30th-31st, 2021, Pakse City, Department of Water Supply and the Public Works and Transport Research Institute (PTRI) under the Ministry of Public Works and Transport together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR jointly hosted the Validation and Capacity Building on Green City Action Plan (GCAP) […]
News • March 23, 2021
Lao PDR Green Industry Policy/Market Preparation for Industrial Energy Efficiency Project Launch Ceremony & 1st Steering Committee Meeting
On March 16, 2021, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Lao PDR together with Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC) co-hosted a Project Launch Ceremony and 1st Project Steering Committee Meeting to kick-off the development of the Lao PDR Green Industry Policy in parallel with a GCF Readiness project, titled “Market preparation for industrial energy efficiency […]
News • March 22, 2021
Project Steering Committee Meeting on Wastewater and Solid Waste Treatment Capacity Building Project for City Environment Improvement in Lao PDR Project
Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, February 18, 2021 – The Department of Water Supply (DWS), Ministry of Public Works and Transport together with the Global Green Growth Institute Lao PDR (GGGI) co-hosted a Project Steering Committee (PSC) Meeting on Wastewater and Solid Waste Treatment Capacity Building Project for City Environment Improvement in Lao PDR at the […]
Projects
LA13
Thematic Areas
Countries
LA13 Market Preparation for Industrial Energy Efficiency in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q4 6 November 2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 299,457 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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LA15
Thematic Areas
Countries
LA15 Climate Modeling for Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q3 9/1/2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 160,000 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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LA12
Thematic Areas
Countries
LA12 Enhancing NDA Capacity and Access to the GCF in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q1 3/1/2020 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 180,000 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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LA13
Thematic Areas
Countries
LA13 Market Preparation for Industrial Energy Efficiency in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q1 11/01/2021 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 299,457 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Lao PDR(LA04) Business Case for Electric Vehicle Dissemination in Vientiane, Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q1 Jan 1 2019 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 65,171 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Lao PDR(LA06) Technical support to prepare a solar auction in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q1 Jan 1 2019 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 79,143 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Lao PDR(LA2) Readiness support to enhance green finance in the areas of green cities in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q1 May 04 2018 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 524,629 |
| Status | Complete |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Lao PDR(LA07) Green Growth Mainstreaming
| Start Date | Q1 Jan 1 2019 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 40,305 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Lao PDR(LA09) WW + SW Treatment Capacity Building Project for City Env Improvement in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q1 July 26, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 660,963 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Project Reference Profiles – Lao PDR(LA11) Waste energy recovery program at industrial facilities
| Start Date | Q1 Jul 1 2019 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 22,599 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
Readiness support to enhance green finance in the area of green cities in Lao PDR
| Start Date | Q2 2018 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 476,485 |
| Status | Active |
| Thematic Area |
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Thematic Areas
Countries
National and Sub-national planning, financing and budgeting for Green Growth
| Start Date | Q1 2017 |
|---|---|
| Funding Source | |
| Actual Budget (USD) | 1,667,000 |
| Status | Complete |
| Thematic Area |
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