Lao PDR

UNDP Projects in the Lao PDR

During the period 2007 to 2009, UNDP has contributed a total of USD 42.1 million (estimated in December 2009) to the Lao PDR's development through policy advice and dialogue, capacity development, creation of an enabling environment, and knowledge building and sharing. Of this total, USD 15.2 million was contributed from UNDP's Regular (Core) Resources, and USD 26.9 million was contributed from non-core resources mobilized from the donor community. In 2009, UNDP delivered USD 16.1 million in development assistance, up from USD 13.4 million in 2008.

On this page, you will find information of projects that are currently ongoing. We have collected information on recently closed projects to another page.

Policy and Management Support Unit

In order to ensure efficient and effective programme and project management and administration, the UNDP Programmes team works closely with the Operations team comprised of the Policy and Management Support Unit, the Financial Management Unit, the Human Resources Unit, the ICT Unit, the Administrative Service Unit, and the Procurement and Logistics Unit. 

The Policy and Management Support Unit (PMSU) is the latest addition the UNDP Country Office, established in July 2008.  The Unit's main objective is to improve development and organizational effectiveness of UNDP work in Lao PDR, including strengthening the cohesion and synergies between Programme and Operations and between the Country Office and Projects. While belonging to the Operations team, PMSU also manages an important umbrella project for developing national capacity for better ODA programme/project management, which is implemented by DIC/MPI.

Ongoing Projects