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

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

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

Findings Income restoration Fishpond Pig Raising Increasing Agriculture Productivities

Findings (cont.) Improvement of water and sanitation

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

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

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

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

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

ONE GMS, ONE DREAM