1. Social Action Plan of the GMS North-South Economic Corridor Project

2. Introduction Funded by ADB 2004 to 2008 Implemented by the Lao PDR’s government in 3 districts To reduce poverty

3. North-South Economic Corridor Louang Namtha district Vieng Phoukha district Houayxay district Louang Namtha district Vieng Phoukha district Houayxay district

4. Findings Income restoration Fishpond Pig Raising Increasing Agriculture Productivities

5. Findings (cont.) Improvement of water and sanitation

6. Findings (cont.) Improvement of water and sanitation (cont.) A dog can’t use latrine, but you can.

7. Findings (cont.) Improvement of water and sanitation (cont.) District Number of villages Water systemLatrine Houayxay1237 Vieng Phoukha820 Louang Namtha1218 Total3275

8. Findings (cont.) Community infrastructure and rural access roads (72.51 km) BEFOREAFTER

9. Conclusion Income generation – New technology to increasing productivity – Fishpond – Pig rising Community road & infrastructure Water system & latrine NEW HOPE & NEW LIFE

10. Recommendations Local government of Lao PDR should play as an important role in set up community regulations in order to maintain all community facilities.

11. ONE GMS, ONE DREAM