Laos, UN strengthen development cooperation
The United Nations (UN) has confirmed that it will continue to support the Lao government under the Cooperation Framework, to enable the government to design a clear strategy for the development of Laos.
The Cooperation Framework builds on inputs from all key stakeholders, including the UN development system and other development partners, to ensure that it responds to national strategic priorities that speak to development needs and priorities and leaves no one behind.
UN Resident Coordinator to the Lao PDR, Ms Sara Sekkenes, told a Technical Meeting of the Lao Government and United Nations Joint Steering Committeethat the co-creation of the next Government of the Lao PDR – UN Cooperation Framework is crucial in ensuring co-ownership.