Lao Lawmaker Urges Enhanced Parliamentary Oversight of Public Investment Projects
A Lao lawmaker has highlighted weaknesses in the oversight of public investment projects, expressing concern that a shortage of technical personnel is impacting construction quality. He called for legal provisions to grant elected representatives on-site inspection rights and for a review of budget allocation.
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