Laos Adopts Five-Year Action Plan to Enhance Migrant Worker Protection
The Lao government has formally adopted a five-year National Action Plan (2026-2030) to strengthen migrant worker protection, promote safe and lawful migration, and improve access to decent work and social welfare. Developed with support from the IOM, the plan aims for a future where migration is a choice and all workers can access dignified employment and social benefits.
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