Enhancing Livestock Health and Value Chains
ADB has approved a $42.9 million financing package to improve cross-border livestock health and enhance value chains in Lao PDR. This initiative aims to build climate-resilient livestock infrastructure and strengthen institutional capacity to boost livestock production. The project will benefit at least 30,000 households across several provinces, addressing the domestic demand-supply gap and boosting export potential.
Key components include establishing a livestock disease control zone, upgrading veterinary facilities, and developing a forage program. This will enhance cross-border trade policies and improve livestock health and safety standards, crucial for the sector's growth.
Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Cross-Border Livestock Health and Value Chains Improvement Project
Improving Water Supply and Sanitation
In a bid to provide clean, reliable, and climate-resilient water supply and sanitation services, ADB has sanctioned a $50.3 million package. This project targets equitable access to water and sanitation for 13,000 households, including vulnerable groups, across five provinces. It aims to strengthen regulatory frameworks and improve infrastructure, focusing on gender-responsive and inclusive services.
The initiative will also build institutional capacity for sustainable service delivery, crucial for meeting Lao PDR's 2030 water supply targets.
Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Sector Project
Building Resilience and Reducing Poverty
To combat poverty and food insecurity, ADB has launched a $32 million project to expand the government's conditional cash transfer program. This initiative will support 25,000 poor households, focusing on nutrition-sensitive interventions and empowering women through livelihood grants and skills training.
The project will enhance social protection systems, ensuring they are responsive to shocks and climate challenges, thereby supporting sustainable livelihoods and improving food security.
These initiatives underscore ADB's commitment to fostering a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Asia-Pacific region, aligning with its broader mission to eradicate extreme poverty and promote sustainable development.
