From March 27–28, 2025, Lao Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas Association, in collaboration with the Association for Development of Women and Legal Education, organized VMC/VPA study tour event on access to justice under PIASVC project between from Xiengkhouang and Bolikhamxai provinces. Both sides exchanged insights from past training sessions and case studies in their respective target villages, highlighting the crucial role of mediation committees in strengthening communities. Through discussions on conflict resolution methods and advisory support for disputing parties, participants explored ways to find neutral solutions and foster long-term harmony.
mplementation Management Committee Meeting for the Public Information and Awareness Services for Vulnerable Communities (PIASVC) project, at Oudomxay province on 19-21 March 2025
The PIASVC project, under Helvetas Laos, held an Implementation Management Committee (IMC) meeting on 19-21 March 2025 at Oudomxay province. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Leevameng Libouapao, Deputy Director General of the Department of Land, MoNRE; Mr. Mone Sysavath, Deputy Country Director of Helvetas Laos; Mr. Somdy Tengbriacheu, Head of PONRE
LIWG Secretariat, are happy to share with you our 21th LIWG Newsletter covering activities from October to December 2024. In this newsletter, we present activities implemented by the secretariat, its members and its network related to land advocacy, natural resource protection, and the promotion of human rights related to land and natural resource tenures.
On January 15, 2025, The Public Information and Awareness Services for Vulnerable Communities in Lao PDR Project (PIASVC) held its first annual symposium. The Symposium was honored to chaired by Dr. Leevameng Leebouapao, Deputy Director General of the Department of Land, Mr. Jesper Elias Lauridsen, Country Director of Helvetas Laos, and Mr. Markus Olavi Kukkonen, Land Specialist and PIASVC Project Team Leader at the World Bank. A total of 72 participants attended, representing central and local government agencies, international organizations, civil society organizations, and others
Village Focus International, a member of the Land Information Working Group and a sub-grantee of the The Public Information and Awareness Services for Vulnerable Communities in Lao PDR Project (PIASVC), hosted a festival to share lessons and experiences on village facilitators from Laongarm and Salavanh districts on December 11-12, 2024, at the Green Earth Center. The event was attended by a diverse group of over 238 participants, including government officials, provincial and district representatives, academics, civil society organizations, and villagers from 24 target villages.
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