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Second Lao Environment & Social Project (formerly Protected Area and Wildlife Project) - P128393
Updated on September 2nd, 2014:
The objective is to increase capacity for effective protected area management, wildlife conservation and control of illegal wildlife trade. The credit and grant were signed on 14 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128393. US$ 12.5/4.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Tel: (856-20) 5569-9461, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Bouaphanh Phanthavong, Director
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Added on May 9th, 2014:
The objective is to increase capacity for effective protected area management, wildlife conservation and control of illegal wildlife trade. Bank Approval scheduled for 27 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128393. US$ 12.5/4.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Tel: (856-20) 5569-9461, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Bouaphanh Phanthavong, Director

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