Highlights: Food price inflation in the Lao PDR has surged since mid-2022, outpacing global and regional trends Domestic food prices are influenced by a combination of external...
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Laos’ economy is one of the fastest-growing in Southeast Asia, with a lower-middle income, a markedly rising urbanization and population density and falling rates of malnutrition (GHI 2019; World Bank...
Agroecology is globally recognized as an approach that balances food security, economic development, and environmental sustainability, making it a viable alternative to the industrialization of agriculture in the Mekong Region. With a focus...
National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN) is an initiative of the European Commission to provide support to countries to strengthen their information systems for nutrition and to improve the analysis of data so...
This report outlines policies and recommended policy engagements to promote agroecology practices in food production systems in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). Literature reviews...
In Asia and the Pacific, social protection is recognised as a critical tool for improving food security, addressing the root causes of malnutrition and protecting people from risks and shocks. Over the past...
The ASEAN Strategy for Carbon Neutrality aims to accelerate an inclusive transition towards a green economy, fostering sustainable growth and complementing national efforts as part of a regional collective...
This article reviews available evidence on food safety and foodborne illness in Laos, especially as it relates to human nutrition. There is a distinct lack of research in Laos surrounding...
This scoping review examines the existing evidence on the impacts of the ongoing crisis in six countries in Asia and the Pacific region. This report provides relevant insights on the shocks faced by the region...
Economic growth remains below pre-COVID-19 levels, mainly owing to protracted macroeconomic instability. Economic growth is estimated at 3.7 percent for 2023, with positive contributions from the services...