Summary

This document describes Australian aid's strategic approach to engaging in the rural development sector in Laos.

The strategy details the ways in which DFAT will contribute to the Government of Laos's national goals on reducing poverty and hunger in rural areas. Australia's approach to rural development will contribute to improved economic livelihoods, in particular, ensuring that poor families have adequate incomes and that women have equitable access to opportunities.

Under this delivery strategy, Australia will, in partnership with key development stakeholders, focus primarily on two strategic outcomes:

1. Improved infrastructure–increased physical access to markets and basic services.
2. Improved livelihoods–inclusive access to finance, productive assets and market opportunities.

Australia Laos Rural Development Delivery Strategy 2012–16 [PDF 1.9mb]
Australia Laos Rural Development Delivery Strategy 2012–16 [Word 1.4mb]