Lao PDR Launches Demographic Dividend Roadmap 2025-2030
The Lao PDR, in collaboration with the UNFPA, has launched its Demographic Dividend Roadmap 2025-2030. This initiative aims to capitalize on the opportunity for economic growth presented by an increasing working-age population, contingent on improving access to quality education and decent employment.
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