Lao People's Democratic Republic

National policies, plans and risk and governance profile(s)

9 December 2008

Lao People's Democratic Republic: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2007-2009)

The preparation of this National Progress Report has been undertaken within the framework of the biennial 2007-09 HFA Monitoring and Progress Review process, facilitated by UNISDR and ISDR System partners.

Documents and publications

14 October 2008

Lao People's Democratic Republic: composite hazard map

This map illustrates Lao PDR's exposure to seismic, volcanic and tropical storm hazard.

Documents and publications

18 August 2008

Community-based disaster risk management for local government authorities: participants' workbook

The purpose of this workbook is to facilitate the capacity building of local government officials on community-based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) in PDRSEA target countries including Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. It is

Documents and publications

7 July 2008

Water for Asian Cities Programme, an initiative of the UN-HABITAT Water and Sanitation Trust Fund to promote pro-poor investment in water and sanitation to support Millennium Development Goals

The Asia-Pacific region has been known for its economic vibrancy and heady growth. Yet, the long-term sustainability of this development is now seriously threatened as a growing water crisis takes on an ominous dimension in large parts of Asia. Per capita

Documents and publications

5 September 2007

Media kit: Community-based disaster risk management and the media

This Media Kit has been developed as a guide for media professionals in five Southeast Asian countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Timor Léste and Vietnam) to raise the awareness of media professionals about their role in disaster risk reduction.