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Switzerland extends support to improve nutrition in Laos

11.01.2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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01.08.2020
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Article
Laos
“In hospitality, you make people happy” - Thone, 19-year-old from Luang Prabang.
Impact and Change through Skills for Tourism
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01.07.2020
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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
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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
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Laos
Flight departure will be 14:45, on 5th 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
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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
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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
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01.03.2020
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Article
Laos
“I have found my signature!” - Porvang, 21-year-old from Luang Prabang.