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UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic

The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a diverse country with more than 49 ethnic groups, many residing in hard-to-reach mountainous areas. The country has a high adolescent birth rate and the highest maternal mortality ratios in the region. Since 1976, UNFPA support has been integral in responding to the needs of women and the growing youth population. With 60 per cent of the country’s 6.25 million people under the age of 25, the focus is now on sexual reproductive health, needs, choices and rights as an entry point to sustainable development.

Key humanitarian results 2021

Affected population reached with Family Planning services

Number of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49) reached with SRH services

People reached with awareness-raising activities and GBV-lifesaving information in-person

Number of mobile clinics

Functional health facilities supported by UNFPA that provide Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC)

Safe Spaces for women and girls, supported by UNFPA

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Programme Activities

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Lao People's Democratic Republic 2023 Programme Activities data

Ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
By 2025, the reduction in gender-based violence and harmful practices has accelerated
Total Spending:
$2,036,682
Implemented by:
GOV $678,577 (33%)
UNFPA $1,066,955 (52%)
UN $291,150 (14%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (31%)
Non-core Resources (69%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$312,797
Implemented by:
UNFPA $225,332 (72%)
GOV $87,465 (28%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (61)
Non-core Resources (39)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$1,231,696
Implemented by:
UNFPA $450,015 (37%)
UN $291,150 (24%)
GOV $490,530 (40%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (13)
Non-core Resources (87)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$18,868
Implemented by:
UNFPA $6,766 (36%)
GOV $12,102 (64%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (100)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$58,096
Implemented by:
UNFPA $54,517 (94%)
GOV $3,578 (6%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (59)
Non-core Resources (41)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$415,226
Implemented by:
UNFPA $330,325 (80%)
GOV $84,901 (20%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (55)
Non-core Resources (45)
Ending preventable maternal deaths
By 2025, the reduction of preventable maternal deaths has accelerated
Total Spending:
$503,700
Implemented by:
GOV $182,852 (36%)
UNFPA $320,848 (64%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (35%)
Non-core Resources (65%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$70,620
Implemented by:
UNFPA $54,929 (78%)
GOV $15,691 (22%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (60)
Non-core Resources (40)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$735
Implemented by:
GOV $735 (100%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (100)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$44,010
Implemented by:
UNFPA $28,338 (64%)
GOV $15,672 (36%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (100)
Non-core Resources (0)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$23,319
Implemented by:
UNFPA $13,482 (58%)
GOV $9,838 (42%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (75)
Non-core Resources (25)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$87,816
Implemented by:
UNFPA $81,373 (93%)
GOV $6,443 (7%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (65)
Non-core Resources (35)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$277,201
Implemented by:
UNFPA $142,726 (51%)
GOV $134,475 (49%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (6)
Non-core Resources (94)
Ending the unmet need for family planning
By 2025, the reduction in the unmet need for family planning has accelerated
Total Spending:
$1,249,704
Implemented by:
GOV $455,331 (36%)
UNFPA $794,373 (64%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (45%)
Non-core Resources (55%)
Adolescents and youth
By 2025, strengthened skills and opportunities for adolescents and youth to ensure bodily autonomy, leadership and participation, and to build human capital
Total Spending:
$198,040
Implemented by:
UNFPA $143,863 (73%)
GOV $54,177 (27%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (59)
Non-core Resources (41)
Gender and social norms
By 2025, strengthened mechanisms and capacities of actors and institutions to address discriminatory gender and social norms to advance gender equality and women’s decision-making
Total Spending:
$1,823
Implemented by:
GOV $1,823 (100%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (100)
Humanitarian action
By 2025, strengthened the capacity of critical actors and systems in preparedness, early action and in the provision of life-saving interventions that are timely, integrated, conflict- and climate-sensitive, gender-transformative and peace-responsive
Total Spending:
$44,010
Implemented by:
UNFPA $28,338 (64%)
GOV $15,672 (36%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (100)
Non-core Resources (0)
Policy and accountability
By 2025, improved integration of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, as well as the prevention of and response to gender-based violence and harmful practices, into universal health coverage-related policies and plans, and other relevant laws, policies, plans, and accountability frameworks
Total Spending:
$381,859
Implemented by:
UNFPA $235,830 (62%)
GOV $146,029 (38%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (50)
Non-core Resources (50)
Population change and data
By 2025, strengthened data systems and evidence that take into account population changes and other megatrends (including ageing and climate change), in development policies and programmes, especially those related to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights
Total Spending:
$217,875
Implemented by:
UNFPA $201,890 (93%)
GOV $15,985 (7%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (65)
Non-core Resources (35)
Quality of care and services
By 2025, strengthened capacity of systems, institutions and communities to provide high-quality, comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information and services, including supplies, as well as essential services to address gender-based violence and harmful practices
Total Spending:
$406,098
Implemented by:
UNFPA $184,453 (45%)
GOV $221,646 (55%)
Funded by:
Core Resources (18)
Non-core Resources (82)

Programme Documentation

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CPD Lao [2022-2026] (DP/FPA/CPD/LAO/7)
Cycle: 2022-2026
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CPD Lao [2017-2021] (DP/FPA/CPD/LAO/6)
Cycle: 2017-2021
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UNDAF Lao [2012-2015]
Cycle: 2012-2015
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CPE Lao [2015-2016] (DP/FPA/2015/4)
Cycle: 2015-2016
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CPD Lao [2007-2011] (DP/FPA/CPD/LAO/4)
Cycle: 2007-2011
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CPD Lao [2012-2015] (DP/FPA/CPD/LAO/5)
Cycle: 2012-2015
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Technical notes and sources

The designations employed and the presentation of material on the map do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of UNFPA concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. The dotted line represents approximately the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir agreed upon by India and Pakistan. The final status of Jammu and Kashmir has not yet been agreed upon by the parties.

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