Disability Monograph of Lao PDR
Ministry of Planning and Investment
Country Resources
Development and Poverty Strategies
Lao People's Democratic Republic
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The main objectives of the Laos Disability Monograph are: To show findings from the 2015 Census data on prevalence of disabilities in Lao PDR; To compare socioeconomic conditions of persons with disabilities with persons without disabilities; To highlight progress and achievement of sustainable development goals among population with disabilities in comparison to population without disabilities; To provide implications for disability-inclusive development monitoring and policies; To lay the foundation for improved and more extensive disability-related data collection by the Lao PDR government enabling them to move forward.Content
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