Migration Virtual Hub - Lao PDR
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is a landlocked country in South-East Asia that shares its border with China, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam. The country’s population of approximately 6.3 million includes 49 ethnic groups, however the largest three (Lao, Khmou and Hmong) comprise almost 75 percent of the population. The Lao PDR is a lower middle-income country, with a Gross National Income per capita of 1,010 US dollars and ranks “medium” in the UNDP’s latest human development index.
The Lao PDR’s economy is driven mainly by manufacturing and service sectors, as well as hydropower, which provides electricity to neighbouring countries, including Thailand, China and Viet Nam. There has also been increased reliance on mining activities as demand for the Lao PDR’s minerals has intensified.4 The Lao PDR is a member of the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement as well as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the East Asia Summit.
Country Context
Key Gender and Human Rights Issues
Key Stakeholders
Ratification Records and Compliance with CEDAW
- Discrimination
- Policy Measures
- Trafficking and Forced Labour
- Prosecution
- Protection
- Prevention
- Employment
- Employment Contract
- Minimum Wage and Minimum Age for employment of Working Abroad
- Regulation of Employment Agencies
- Bilateral Agreements
- Health
- Women's Access to Justice
Analysis and Conclusions
Recommendations
References
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