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bolder investment in social sector spending. This paper is divided into following two parts: part one gives recent economic …
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The information presented in the Lao Economic Monitor covers economic developments that have occurred in Lao PDR in the last six months (between May and October 2007). It reports on recent economic performance (Part I), progress in the implementation of the Government's policy reform agenda...
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Lao PDR economic growth continues to be strong in 2010, against the backdrop of a fragile global recovery yet dynamic regional demand. Growth is projected at 8.5 percent in 2010, from 7.5 percent in 2009. The resources sector is projected to contribute about 4 percentage points of economic...
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Lao PDR's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will remain robust in 2011 with projected growth of 8.6 percent compared to 8.4 percent in 2010. Natural resources and manufacturing sectors are expected to drive growth this year. The expected growth in the garment exports (by about 15-20...
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Direct Investment (FDI) and export demand on International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's projections (EAP Update …
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global commodity prices (mainly metals and agriculture) as well as to demand and investment from neighboring countries …
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domestic investment and consumption. Lao PDR continues to maintain robust growth this year but faces a challenge to manage … growth; while on the demand side, public spending and private investment including demand driven by preparations for the Asia … number of newly announced large investment projects warrant close monitoring to preserve macroeconomic stability and …
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enterprise law and the new investment promotion law) commenced in October 2011. …
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Lao PDR's economic outlook remains favorable, with continued strong growth. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth remained at above 7 percent in 2007. Output expanded in mining, newly emerging processing industries, agriculture, and new construction of hydropower projects, tourism and other...
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tourism, transport and logistics services, and foreign investment. However, merchandise export growth has been muted, partly … governance of public and public-private investment; (iii) restructuring public debt; (iv) strengthening financial sector … stability; and (v) improving the business environment to promote investment and exports. In addition, improving the availability …
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