Vientiane Capital’s waste-to-resource facility, the Integrated Resource Recovery Center (IRRC), has been attracting attention from domestic and international actors. Recently, a delegation from the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Ambassador to Lao PDR visited the facility on May 4, 2023.   The composting plant, which processes organic waste to compost, was […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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) […]

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 […]