PROJECT

Projects

Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

601396

Primary Business Area

Other

Disclosure Date

Oct 24, 2018

Country

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Region

East Asia and the Pacific

IFC Approval Date

Feb 27, 2018

Status

Active

Estimated Total Budget

$1,584,918.00
(Project budget includes all project-funded activities)

Last Updated Date

Oct 24, 2018

Project Estimated Start Date

Mar 1, 2018

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2020

Project Description

The objective of the Lao Investment Climate Reform Project is to support the Government of Lao PDR to enhance the country’s investment climate through an improved investment policy framework and implementation capacity, streamlined business regulations with more consistent and transparent regulatory implementation and lower business entry costs. This three-year project will focus on the following areas: 1) Improve consistency and transparency of investment policy framework and implementation capacity; 2) Improve the enabling environment for doing business and trade facilitation to lower costs of entry and operation as well as better integrate into regional economies and the global value chain; and 3) Enhance public service delivery and close implementation gaps (de-jure and de-factor) through application of good practice regulatory tools.

Development Results

E&S Risks / Impacts and Mitigation