Switzerland extends support to improve nutrition in Laos

11.01.2021 — Press release Laos
A Memorandum of Understanding for the second phase of the Enhancing Nutrition of Upland Farming Families (ENUFF) Project is signed by Dr Phonepaseuth Ounaphom, Director General of the Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion of the Ministry of Health and Dr Allert van den Ham, Country Director of SNV – Netherlands Development Organisation in Laos, Bangladesh and Myanmar on 9 January 2021. The government of Switzerland has committed 6.8 million USD through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation to implement the project in Oudomxay and Houaphan provinces. The ENUFF II will run from signing date until June 2024.

Junoir Program Officer Intern

11.11.2020 — Article Laos
Ms Bimoua joinged the Swiss Cooperation Office in Vientiane Capital, Laos as a Junior Program Officer Intern in 2017 and was placed in the Knowledge for Development project in Lao PDR with Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), which is one of the University of Bern’s strategic research centers as an IT Assistant. She recounts her journey to finding oppurtunities and paving a career path for her future. 

Coffee farming cultivates a better life while protecting forests

10.11.2020 — Article Laos

Vientiane Times Feature section on Tuesday November 10, 2020 by Patithin Phetmeuangphuan. 

Communities in northern Laos are turning to the commercial cultivation of coffee in woodland areas to lift themselves out of poverty and at the same time increase tree cover.

Switzerland increases contribution to Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate protection in developing countries

19.08.2020 — Press release EDA
In a landmark decision in the fight against climate change, on 19 August 2020 the Federal Council approved a USD 150 million contribution to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) over the next four years. The GCF helps developing countries implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by funding their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

Land Dispute Settlements signed in Mondulkiri between indigenous communities and Socfin Cambodia

10.08.2020 — Article Laos
Monday, 10 August 2020 marked an important day for indigenous communities from Busra commune in Cambodia as they signed an agreement with the rubber company Socfin Cambodia to settle a long-lasting dispute about their communal and spiritual lands.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.08.2020 — Article Laos
“In hospitality, you make people happy” - Thone, 19-year-old from Luang Prabang.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.07.2020 — Article Laos
"Becoming an inspiration” - Pa, 24-year-old from Nam Bor Village.

Switzerland strengthens Lao PDR’s defences against COVID-19

08.05.2020 — Local news Laos
An exchange of agreements that took place today at the Ministry of Health between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Switzerland will strengthen Lao PDR’s capacity to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 – Charter Flight from Laos to Switzerland

02.04.2020 — Laos

Flight departure will be 14:45, on 5^th of April.

Register as soon as possible by emailing us at bangkok.vte@eda.admin.ch.

Registration deadline: Friday, 3rd of April 2020, 12pm noon (local time Laos).

Information COVID-19 to the Swiss community in Lao PDR

23.03.2020 — Local news Laos
COVID-19: Information from the Swiss Embassy to the Swiss citizens currently traveling or residing in Lao PDR / No. 5 / 25.03.2020

COVID-19 Embassy Announcement

23.03.2020 — Laos
We call on Swiss citizens currently traveling in the region to return to Switzerland as soon as possible. Otherwise, there is an important risk that you might get blocked in the country you are currently in for the near future.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.03.2020 — Article Laos
 “I have found my signature!” - Porvang, 21-year-old from Luang Prabang.

Switzerland extends support to improve nutrition in Laos

11.01.2021 — Press release Laos
A Memorandum of Understanding for the second phase of the Enhancing Nutrition of Upland Farming Families (ENUFF) Project is signed by Dr Phonepaseuth Ounaphom, Director General of the Department of Hygiene and Health Promotion of the Ministry of Health and Dr Allert van den Ham, Country Director of SNV – Netherlands Development Organisation in Laos, Bangladesh and Myanmar on 9 January 2021. The government of Switzerland has committed 6.8 million USD through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation to implement the project in Oudomxay and Houaphan provinces. The ENUFF II will run from signing date until June 2024.

Switzerland increases contribution to Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate protection in developing countries

19.08.2020 — Press release EDA
In a landmark decision in the fight against climate change, on 19 August 2020 the Federal Council approved a USD 150 million contribution to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) over the next four years. The GCF helps developing countries implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by funding their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change.

The Governments of Switzerland and Lao DPR support vocational training and employment in Lao PDR

06.12.2019 — Press release Laos
The Government of Lao PDR and the Government of Switzerland have signed an agreement to support vocational education and improve the chances of employment for disadvantaged people in the Lao PDR. Dr. Kikeo Chanthaboury, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment, and Jean-Francois Cuenod, Regional Director for the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) signed an agreement for the Vocational Training and Employment Support Services Project (VTESS).

Tourism and Hospitality Practical Training Facility opens in Laos

24.06.2019 — Press release Laos
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new Tourism and Hospitality practical training facility on the Vang Vieng campus of the Vientiane Province Technical College.

Knowledge for Development (K4D) Project Launch

03.04.2019 — Press release Laos
The kick-off meeting for the new Knowledge for Development (K4D) project took place in Vientiane, Laos on 3rd April, 2019. With the support of the Government of Switzerland, through Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the K4D project supports the efforts of the Government of the Lao PDR (GoL) in information sharing, integration and analysis towards well-informed planning and decision-making processes. 

Swiss Nutrition Support in Northern Laos

21.03.2019 — Press release Laos
From 19 - 21 March 2019, The Swiss Cooperation office in Vientiane, Laos visited the Enhancing Nutrition of Upland Farming Families (ENUFF) project in Oudomxay province implemented by SNV as the lead agency. Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) provides CHF 6.7 million for the first phase from 2016 to 2020. Project activities cover two priority provinces of Oudomxay and Houaphanh.

President of the Swiss Confederation Alain Berset: National Day 2018 greetings for the Swiss abroad

31.07.2018 — Press release Laos

Lao Agriculture Atlas to help in decision-making towards SDGs

21.06.2018 — Press release Laos
The Atlas of Agriculture in the Lao PDR. Patterns and trends between 1999 and 2011 was presented today in Vientiane. The new atlas – the first of its kind – contains detailed data on changes in agricultural production in Laos. The atlas is intended to serve in planning, decision-making, policymaking, and implementation of sustainable agriculture and sustainable rural development. The atlas was created jointly by the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) in Laos. Funding was provided by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

Switzerland supports Enhancing Nutrition in Lao PDR

17.11.2017 — Press release Laos

Switzerland provides CHF 6.7 million for the first phase of the Enhancing Nutrition of Upland Farming Families (ENUFF) project in Lao PDR. The agreement was signed by H.E. Dr. Kikeo Chanthaboury, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment and Mr. Tim Enderlin, Director of Cooperation for the Mekong Region of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

Mekong Regional Land Governance Conference on Large Scale Agricultural Investment

15.11.2017 — Press release Laos

A regional conference, organized by Mekong Region Land Governance project, meet to explore the challenges of large-scale agricultural investments and to suggest solutions supportive of sustainable and pro-poor development, as well as economic growth.

Governance for Inclusive Development project agreement in Lao PDR

15.10.2017 — Press release Laos

The Government, in partnership with Switzerland, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), kicked off a programme today, aiming at strengthening service delivery that better responds to citizens’ needs.

Switzerland concludes a successful Land Governance Project in Laos

31.05.2017 — Press release Laos

A capitalization ceremony was held for the conclusion of Switzerland’s support to the Rights-LINk project on May 31 , 2016. In attendance for the event was Mr. Khamphone Lathsachak, Director General, Department of Agricultural Land Management; Mr. Tim Enderlin, Mekong Region Director of The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation; implementing project partner Mr. Richard Reece, Director, Village Focus International; representatives from the Government of Laos and members of the development community.

Junoir Program Officer Intern

11.11.2020 — Article Laos
Ms Bimoua joinged the Swiss Cooperation Office in Vientiane Capital, Laos as a Junior Program Officer Intern in 2017 and was placed in the Knowledge for Development project in Lao PDR with Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), which is one of the University of Bern’s strategic research centers as an IT Assistant. She recounts her journey to finding oppurtunities and paving a career path for her future. 

Coffee farming cultivates a better life while protecting forests

10.11.2020 — Article Laos

Vientiane Times Feature section on Tuesday November 10, 2020 by Patithin Phetmeuangphuan. 

Communities in northern Laos are turning to the commercial cultivation of coffee in woodland areas to lift themselves out of poverty and at the same time increase tree cover.

Land Dispute Settlements signed in Mondulkiri between indigenous communities and Socfin Cambodia

10.08.2020 — Article Laos
Monday, 10 August 2020 marked an important day for indigenous communities from Busra commune in Cambodia as they signed an agreement with the rubber company Socfin Cambodia to settle a long-lasting dispute about their communal and spiritual lands.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.08.2020 — Article Laos
“In hospitality, you make people happy” - Thone, 19-year-old from Luang Prabang.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.07.2020 — Article Laos
"Becoming an inspiration” - Pa, 24-year-old from Nam Bor Village.

Switzerland strengthens Lao PDR’s defences against COVID-19

08.05.2020 — Local news Laos
An exchange of agreements that took place today at the Ministry of Health between the World Health Organization (WHO) and Switzerland will strengthen Lao PDR’s capacity to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 – Charter Flight from Laos to Switzerland

02.04.2020 — Laos

Flight departure will be 14:45, on 5^th of April.

Register as soon as possible by emailing us at bangkok.vte@eda.admin.ch.

Registration deadline: Friday, 3rd of April 2020, 12pm noon (local time Laos).

Information COVID-19 to the Swiss community in Lao PDR

23.03.2020 — Local news Laos
COVID-19: Information from the Swiss Embassy to the Swiss citizens currently traveling or residing in Lao PDR / No. 5 / 25.03.2020

COVID-19 Embassy Announcement

23.03.2020 — Laos
We call on Swiss citizens currently traveling in the region to return to Switzerland as soon as possible. Otherwise, there is an important risk that you might get blocked in the country you are currently in for the near future.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.03.2020 — Article Laos
 “I have found my signature!” - Porvang, 21-year-old from Luang Prabang.

Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism

01.01.2020 — Article Laos
"It’s the only training I’ve ever participated in” - Katay, 29-year-old from Vientiane Capital.

Mekong Regional Land Governance Summer School Program

06.08.2019 — Position Laos
The 3rd MRLG-supported summer school at the Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable Development (RCSD) of Chiang Mai University, Thailand was successfully organised with 24 participants from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand and China. Six MRLG-funded master degree students at Chiang Mai University also participated. The participants work with CSOs, NGOs, academia and government. This mix was designed to promote a lively dynamic and healthy interaction. While they are from various sectors, their work has focused on similar issues such as Customary Tenure (CT), Large-Scale Land Acquisition (LSLA) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ).