Laos Prepares for 2026 Round Table Meeting, Focusing on Human Capital and Economic Restructuring
The Lao government and UNDP are preparing for the 2026 Round Table meeting, scheduled for November, with human resource development and economic restructuring as key agenda items. The aim is to facilitate the transition to an upper-middle-income country and strengthen cooperation with development partners.
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