Many Lao villagers who were forced to relocate for construction on the Laos-China railway are still waiting for compensation from the government, while others who have received payments say the payments are much lower than they had expected.
Category: Laos
EU-funded project tackles wildlife trafficking
The European Union has provided 8 million euros to support a new project in seven countries including Laos, in a move to strengthen their governments’ actions to combat wildlife trafficking and forest crime.
Can the China–Laos railway keep on track?
In the long run, the line through Laos will have to connect with the Nong Khai–Bangkok line in Thailand to make economic sense. But this could prove a challenge.
Nearly 500 Families to be Displaced This Month for Laos’ Fifth Mekong River Dam
According to the official, plans for compensation are not complete. Authorities are still collecting information about losses each family will incur because of the displacement.
US helps Laos expand agriculture networks
The United States has agreed to expand support for Laos through the Creating Linkages for Expanded Agriculture Network (CLEAN) project, which is helping improve the quality of farmers’ products and expand exports.
Helping flood recovery and resilience building in Laos
After the cyclones and floods in 2018, Lao PDR enhanced its recovery capacity and helped mobilize financing for reconstruction and resilience by conducting a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
PNPC Dam Collapse Survivors Reluctantly Accept Lowball Compensation Offers
Even if the survivors agree to take the paltry compensation package there still is not any indication of when they will receive the funds they desperately need.
People’s network takes on China over Mekong
Thai riverside communities and environmentalists spent the weekend having a hot debate with the Chinese Embassy in Beijing about its use snd abuse of the Mekong River.