On 28 May 2026, Dr. Vanthana Nolintha, Director General of the Investment Promotion and Management Committee (IPMC), together with relevant divisions, held a working session with experts from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), led by Ms. Heather Lynne Taylor-Strauss, Economic Affairs Officer.
The meeting focused on identifying priority sectors and subsectors with strong potential to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Lao PDR. Discussions also covered the selection of promising investment projects that can be further developed into Investment Ready Projects (IRPs), which will serve as project profiles and promotional tools for prospective foreign investors interested in investing in Lao PDR.
This activity forms part of the Laos–Australia Investment Facilitation and Transformation for Economic Resilience (LIFT 4 Laos) project, which is being implemented by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in collaboration with the Office of the Investment Promotion and Management Committee (IPMC). The project is funded by the Government of Australia through the Mekong–Australia Partnership (MAP).
The initiative aims to strengthen investment promotion efforts, enhance investor targeting, and support the development of a pipeline of investment-ready opportunities that contribute to sustainable economic growth and resilience in Lao PDR.
