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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

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

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

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)
Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
Trade, Labour and FPRW in Southeast Asia

Development cooperation dashboard
Projects in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Publications
Research Report
Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...
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
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +662 288 1234
- Fax: +662 280 1735