Lao People's Democratic Republic

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The Inter-Agency Contingency Plan acknowledges the lead role of the Government in all aspects of disaster management and the role of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee in supporting national emergency preparedness and response structures and capacities.
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This study focuses on understanding these climate and environment-related risks in Lao PDR, its impact on the different sectors related to children and presents identified solutions or strategies.
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This Handbook provides the reader with a baseline understanding of national entities involved in disaster management.
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This seismic risk profile of Laos, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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This synthesis report presents an updated analysis of the social protection landscape in Asia and the Pacific and identifies priorities for enhancing both food security and nutrition and improving responses to risks and shocks.
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The Voluntary National Report of Lao People’s Democratic Republic for the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (MTR SF).
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While ASEAN’s purposes and goals touch on various sectors, such as economics, culture, and industry, its member-states have also declared that, as a regional grouping, they will promote regional peace, stability, mutual assistance, and collaboration
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This report provides a gender analysis of national laws and policies in the Lao People's Democratic Republic to inform efforts to strengthen women's resilience to climate change and disasters.

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