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LAOS - Successful conclusion of the four Provincial Coordination Committee Meetings for the 5th Indicative Cooperation Programme
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the four Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) Meetings for the 5th Lao-Luxembourg Indicative Cooperation Programme 2023-2027 (ICP V) for this year. The PCC meetings have taken place across several provinces, starting with Bokeo in May. Subsequent meetings were held in Vientiane Province in October and Bolikhamxay province in November. This final meeting, held in Khammouane province this December, marks the culmination of a productive year of activities across our partner provinces in Lao PDR.
About the PCC Meetings
The provincial coordination committee meetings proved particularly valuable for provincial authorities. Participants had the opportunity to gain in-depth insights into the four multisectoral programmes at provincial level (progress, working plans, budgets) and actively engage in valuable exchanges with officials from other provinces, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
Strengthening coordination and alignment
These PCC Meetings play a crucial role in:
- strengthening coordination across the four ICP V programmes;
- and ensuring alignment with district and provincial five-year socio-economic development plans.
Participants from local authorities gained a clearer understanding of the interconnectedness of the four ICP V programmes:
- health and nutrition;
- skills for tourism, agriculture and forestry;
- rule of law, access to justice and good governance;
- local development.
This improved understanding highlights how these programmes collectively address the socio-economic needs of Lao PDR, especially in our four partner provinces.
Valuable feedback and enhanced collaboration
The meetings also provide a vital platform for LuxDev to:
- receive valuable feedback on programme implementation;
- strengthen collaboration;
- and promote cross-sector implementation;
This feedback mechanism is essential for ensuring the effectiveness and responsiveness of the programmes to local needs.
Key objectives and outcomes
The 4th PCC Meetings achieved several key objectives, including:
- providing a comprehensive overview of the ICP V programmes and their impact;
- facilitating knowledge sharing and collaboration among provincial authorities;
- gathering crucial feedback for LuxDev to improve programme implementation;
- developing practical recommendations to be presented to the annual Project Steering Committees.
This successful conclusion of the 4th meeting wraps up a year of significant progress and reinforces the commitment of all stakeholders to the continued success of the ICP V programmes in Lao PDR. We look forward to continuing this important work in the coming year.
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