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Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project in Laos

Last update: Jan 13, 2011 Last update: Jan 13, 2011

Details

Location:Laos
Laos
Category:Consulting services
Status:Approval
Sectors:Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Organizational development, Project Management
Contracting authority:
Eligibility:Unknown
Budget:N/A
Date posted: Jan 13, 2011

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Description

Opportunity Structure The main objective of the project is to expand the access and improve the quality and reliability of water supply and sanitation services in the core villages throughout Laos. This will support the Government of Laos in expanding
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About the Funding Agency

ADB - Asian Development Bank - based in Manila, Philippines since 1960.

The Asian Development Bank aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty. ADB in partnership with member governments, independent specialists and other financial institutions is focused on delivering projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact.

As a multilateral development finance institution, ADB provides:

  • loans
  • technical assistance
  • grants

 

About the Sectors

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

Supports initiatives that ensure access to safe water, sanitation systems, and hygiene services to improve public health and living conditions.


Key areas:
  • Water supply and drinking water projects
  • Sanitation systems and wastewater treatment
  • Hygiene promotion and WASH programmes
  • Water infrastructure (wells, boreholes, dams, irrigation)

Organizational development

Focuses on strengthening institutional capacity, improving performance, and supporting organizational change and sustainability.


Key areas:
  • Institutional and organizational assessments
  • Strategic planning and restructuring
  • Performance improvement and governance reforms
  • Human resources and operational processes

Locations

Laos

Laos prioritises infrastructure projects such as railways, roads, and hydropower to transform from a landlocked country into a regional transit hub in Southeast Asia. Investments enhance trade connectivity, energy exports, and economic diversification beyond agriculture. Financing largely comes from public funds, concessional loans, and foreign partners, notably China under Belt and Road initiatives. Debt sustainability, regulatory capacity, and environmental management remain key constraints for long-term infrastructure development.

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