Tackling project bottlenecks to improve development outcomes
Through the 8th National Socio-Economic Development Plan , Laos has focused on maintaining high economic growth that benefits all people and in continuing to reduce poverty. The country welcomes the work of its international partners to improve and enhance the assistance they provide to help the people of Laos. This was a key statement delivered by the Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment, Dr. Kikeo Chanthaboury during the Joint Country Portfolio Review Meeting, held in Vientiane on October 13. The meeting led by the government of Laos reviewed the implementation performance of projects and programmes financed by the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank Group. During the meeting, project implementation challenges were discussed, and measures agreed to streamline processes and improve performance and effectiveness, according to a joint statement from ADB and the World Bank Group.
