
Review highlights progress made and challenges facing Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s National Social Protection Strategy
The ILO-UNDESA Project “Accelerating universal social protection for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and ending poverty through strengthened governance and digital transformation”, funded by the United Nations Peace and Development Fund, provides integrated support to the Lao PDR to plan, finance, implement and monitor the National Social Protection Strategy.
In 2023, the National Social Protection Commission (NSPC) requested ILO to provide technical and financial support to the mid-term review to evaluate the progress of the NSPS implementation and make necessary adjustments. The assessment served to inform the strategic direction for the second phase of implementation and provide insights for other development partners to consider when providing assistance.
The review made recommendations to improve overall social protection coverage and the quality and efficacy of social welfare programmes in Lao PDR, including improved strategies for implementation at the central and subnational levels. The review also promoted enhanced learning and accountability through a strengthened monitoring and evaluation framework for the NSPS and made recommendations to strengthen the financing of social protection to ensure long-term sustainable funding.
At the 19 January 2024 validation meeting, Mr. Vilayphong Sisomvang, Director General of the Planning and International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare noted that, “although the Covid-19 pandemic and economic challenges impacted the initial phase of implementing the National Social Protection Strategy, significant progress has been made in increasing awareness of social protection and enhancing coordination across legislation, policies, and institutions.”
Mr Chanhsy Samavong, ILO Consultant presents the mid-term review findings at the validation meeting on 19 January 2024

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