Developing Agriculture and Tourism for Inclusive Growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Developing Agriculture and Tourism for Inclusive Growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2021-09-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292690418

This report explores potential links between the agriculture and tourism sectors that could strengthen infrastructure development and inclusive growth in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Over the last 3 decades, the Lao People's Democratic Republic has seen remarkable economic growth, with per capita income quadrupling between 1989 and 2019. However, this growth has been accompanied by widening inequality as the economy generated limited job opportunities beyond agriculture. In the aftermath of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, this report emphasizes the need to develop synergies between agriculture and tourism. It recommends investing in infrastructure, human capital, and digital connectivity among other development areas in the country's agriculture and tourism sectors.

Tourism Development in the Lao People's Democratic Republic

Tourism Development in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
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The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) presents Discussion Paper Number Nine "Tourism Development in the Lao People's Democratic Republic," written by Sayo Yamauchi and Donald Lee. The June 1999 paper is provided in PDF format. The authors suggest ideas to achieve sustainable tourism development in Laos. The country opened to international tourists in 1989 and since that time the tourism industry has become one of the largest earners of foreign currency for Laos.