Bringing Power To Lao PDR’s Rural Poor
Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific. It has improved access to electricity and has become an important energy exporter. Lao PDR presents a remarkable success story in rapid national electrification integrated within a broader strategy of national and rural development. The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) provided vital support throughout the country’s comprehensive electrification efforts that increased access and helped communities achieve social and economic growth.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is one of the fastest growing economies in East Asia and the Pacific. It has improved access to electricity and has become an important energy exporter. Lao PDR presents a remarkable success story in rapid national electrification integrated within a broader strategy of national and rural development. The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) provided vital support throughout the country’s comprehensive electrification efforts that increased access and helped communities achieve social and economic growth.