Lao PDR is a fast-growing economy – 7% in GDP on average over the last two decades – with the highest growth rate in Southeast Asia. Its population is projected to increase by 38% from 6.4 million in ...

Building up reserves to increase buffers against shocks remains critical to macroeconomic stability. Lao PDR’s risk of debt distress remains moderate, though risks have increased. Total debt is ...

Studies of the impact of the East Asian financial crisis on Cambodia and the Lao PDR highlight the importance of macroeconomic management, particularly in the face of serious shocks. As the debate on ...