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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).

Latest news and stories

On the frontlines of crisis: it’s time to recognize domestic workers as essential
A woman domestic worker holding a dish.

Op-ed

On the frontlines of crisis: it’s time to recognize domestic workers as essential

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances skills certification system as ASEAN marches on to achieve regional skills mobility
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Skills development

Lao People’s Democratic Republic enhances skills certification system as ASEAN marches on to achieve regional skills mobility

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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)

Trade, Labour and FPRW in Southeast Asia

Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

Trade, Labour and FPRW in Southeast Asia

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Development cooperation dashboard

Development cooperation dashboard

Projects in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Publications

Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...

Research Report

Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...

Consultancy Opportunity: Activity Coordination for the Responsible and Inclusive Supply Chains for Migrant Workers in Thailand...

Deadline for submission: 6 April 2025

Consultancy Opportunity: Activity Coordination for the Responsible and Inclusive Supply Chains for Migrant Workers in Thailand...

Contact

ILO Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People's Democratic Republic
United Nations Building, Rajdamnern Nok Avenue
Bangkok 10200, Thailand

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