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• 2022
• • 5 Septembre
  • Par NIG/027
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  • Bureau Niger NIG/027
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  NIGER - Un nouveau bâtiment pour renforcer la chaîne des dépenses publiques en région

  Durant ce mois d'août, s'est achevée la construction d’un nouveau bâtiment dans la région de Zinder. Celui-ci abritera les trois services déconcentrés du ministère des Finances. Aussi connu sous le nom de « complexe de Zinder », ce bâtiment constitue l'une des actions principales du projet NIG/027 - Appui à la chaîne des dépenses publiques d’Agadez, Diffa, Tahoua et Zinder. Ce projet, qui se trouve en phase de clôture, vise à contribuer à améliorer la gestion des crédits budgétaires et l’efficacité de la chaîne des dépenses publiques au Niger.

  

  Le nouveau bâtiment qui abritera les trois services déconcentrés du ministère des Finances dans la région de Zinder @ LuxDev

  D'un budget total de 2 717 179 EUR, pour une durée de 36 mois, le programme NIG/027 a contribué, d’une part, à former les ressources humaines et le capital humain nécessaires et, d’autre part, à fournir les moyens matériels essentiels pour améliorer les conditions de travail et, par conséquent, la performance des acteurs de la chaîne des dépenses publiques au niveau des régions ciblées. 

  Après trois ans d’exécution, les principaux résultats atteints dans les régions de Agadez, Diffa, Tahoua et Zinder sont les suivants :

  • la performance de la chaîne de la dépense est améliorée : le délai de traitement de dossiers de dépenses est passé de 20 à moins de 15 jours, le seuil maximum de rejets après réception des dossiers est inférieur à 10 % et le taux de consommation de crédit est supérieur à 90 % ;
  • le fonctionnement et les processus de la chaîne de la dépense sont améliorés : un rapport diagnostic a été réalisé, un programme de formation a été mis en place dans les quatre régions et davantage d’agents ont été formés, un organigramme de la chaîne des dépenses a été produit pour chaque région ;
  • les conditions de travail des acteurs de la chaîne de la dépense sont améliorées, notamment grâce à la construction de la Trésorerie régionale de Zinder, la réhabilitation de la direction régionale du Budget de Diffa, la réhabilitation de la Trésorerie régionale d’Agadez et la construction de la protection inondation de la Trésorerie régionale de Dosso. 

  ​C’est dans le cadre de l’amélioration des conditions de travail des acteurs de la chaîne de la dépense de Zinder que le complexe a été conçu. Il réunira la direction régionale du Budget, la direction régionale du Contrôle des marchés publics et des opérations budgétaires, et la Trésorerie régionale de Zinder sous un même toit, afin de faciliter l’interconnexion des différents services et de contribuer ainsi à la réduction du délai de traitement des dossiers.

  Le bâtiment, composé de deux niveaux, comprend 29 pièces au total, dont des bureaux, magasins et salles de réunion. Il a également été construit pour être le plus écologique possible et le plus économe en énergie fossile, grâce à des parois doubles et des galeries.

  

  Murs en matériau bioclimatique : les parois de briques stabilisées du complexe de Zinder permettent de maintenir une meilleure température à l’intérieur du bâtiment @ LuxDev

  Le marché des travaux a été octroyé par le ministère des Finances, suivant les procédures nationales de passation des marchés publics, et le suivi des travaux a été assuré par un bureau d’architectes recruté par LuxDev. L’approbation des plans de construction s’est faite en concertation avec les principaux acteurs de la région, le ministère des Finances, le bureau d’architectes, la direction régionale de l’Urbanisme de Zinder et les assistants techniques du projet. En effet, l’alignement aux procédures nationales et l’appropriation par le partenaire national représentent deux éléments clés de la stratégie de la Coopération luxembourgeoise au Niger, contribuant ainsi à la pérennisation et à la durabilité des différentes interventions.

  Au-delà de la contribution au renforcement de la chaîne de la dépense au niveau régional, le programme NIG/027 a également eu des effets positifs dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre des autres programmes et projets budgétaires de la Coopération luxembourgeoise, qui sont souvent en butte aux lenteurs de traitement des dossiers introduits dans la chaîne de la dépense, surtout au niveau des régions. À travers l’amélioration de la performance et du processus de la chaîne de la dépense, l’intervention a permis d’assurer une meilleure gestion des ressources dans le cadre des deux fonds communs bénéficiant d’un appui de la Coopération luxembourgeoise, à savoir le Mécanisme commun de financement dans le secteur de l’eau et le Fonds commun du secteur de l’éducation.

  Le programme NIG/027 - Projet d’appui à la chaîne des dépenses publiques d’Agadez, Diffa, Tahoua et Zinder est financé par le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et mis en œuvre par LuxDev, l'agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement. 

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• • 27 Juin
  • Par Virginia Mulas
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  • Bureau Cabo Verde CVE/086
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  CABO VERDE - La Coopération luxembourgeoise soutient le 5e Recensement général de la population et des habitations

  Le programme d'appui au 5^e Recensement général de la population et des habitations (RGPH) s'inscrit dans le cadre du Programme indicatif de coopération (PIC) IV signé le 12 mars 2015 entre le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg et la République du Cabo Verde et promet un budget de 3 200 000 EUR. Le 5^e RGPH constitue la plus grande opération statistique réalisée par l'Institut national de la statistique (INE) du Cabo Verde et couvre l'ensemble du territoire national.

  Un peu d'histoire...

  En 1980, cinq ans après l'indépendance nationale, le premier recensement général de la population et des habitations du Cabo Verde indépendant est réalisé. Par la suite, le recensement sera effectué tous les 10 ans.

  En 1996, le gouvernement du Cabo Verde a mené la réforme du Système national de statistiques (SEN) au sein duquel l'INE constitue l'organisme central, responsable de la production de statistiques générales et de la coordination technique. C'est dans ce contexte institutionnel que le RGPH de l'an 2000 a été organisé. Ce recensement comportait des innovations majeures par rapport aux précédentes éditions, incluant notamment, pour la première fois, un recensement des sans-abri. En outre, le traitement des données comprenait la préparation du système informatique, le codage, le contrôle de la qualité, la saisie et la tabulation. En ce qui concerne la cartographie du recensement, un inventaire des équipements collectifs existant dans les quartiers a été réalisé, ainsi qu'un relevé des coordonnées GPS des structures sanitaires et éducatives. Enfin, un pré-recensement agricole a été effectué.

  Le 5^e recensement

  Poursuivant dans cette voie, le RGPH 2021 - initialement prévu pour l'année 2020 mais reporté à cause de la pandémie de COVID-19 et des resctrictions imposées - est consideré comme l'opération statistique la plus complexe menée dans le pays depuis 11 ans.

  Il s'agit en effet du premier recensement 100 % paper-less, grâce au financement de 1 500 tablettes et licences informatiques. En outre, le recensement a permis de former 22 techniciens de l'INE directement impliqués dans la collecte des données, plus de 300 superviseurs et 1 384 agents externes qui ont travaillé comme enquêteurs de terrain, couvrant les 22 municipalités du pays. 

  L'INE a veillé à ce que les phases de collecte de données sur le terrain se déroulent dans le respect total des règles de sécurité sanitaire du pays, grâce à la mise en œuvre d'un plan de contingence anti-COVID-19 qui a permis de garantir l'équipement préventif nécessaire aux agents et aux coordinateurs pour mener les entretiens sur le terrain en toute sécurité.

  

  Un agent dans la phase de recueil de données (juillet 2021)

  

  Formation des agents du terrain (avril-mai 2021)

  Suite à la publication des résultats préliminaires en août 2021, l’INE a réalisé l’enquête post-recensement du 16 au 30 août, exercice qui a permis d'évaluer la couverture et la qualité des données collectées dans le RGPH 2021. Malgré les progrès réalisés, des retards ont été enregistrés durant cette phase de vérification, ce qui a entraîné un retard dans la phase de finalisation des tableaux bruts pour les publications nationales, ainsi que la phase de dissémination.

  Les résultats du recensement de 2021

  De manière générale, les résultats définitifs renseignent :

  • 150 206 bâtiments ;
  • 201 348 logements ;
  • 147 984 ménages ; 
  • 505 044 individus. Sur la population recensée, 491 233 étaient des résidents, 13 504 des visiteurs, 104 des sans-abri et 203 des personnes à quai dans les ports du pays.

  

  Présentation des résultats finaux (avril 2022). De gauche à droite : M^me Lurdes Lopes, coordinatrice du bureau RGPH, M. Osvaldo Borges, président de l'INE, M^me Elga Tavares, statisticienne. Au milieu : M^me Sandrine Thinnes, représentante résidente de LuxDev au Cabo Verde.

  Les résultats du RGPH 2021 sont d'une importance incommensurable, car ils facilitent le dialogue entre les autorités au niveau central et local, ainsi qu'entre le gouvernement et les partenaires de développement, notamment dans la formulation, le suivi et l'évaluation des politiques et stratégies publiques, en particulier les Plans stratégiques de développement durable (PEDS). Le recensement fournit également, entre autres, des indicateurs pour les engagements internationaux, à savoir les agendas, le World 2030 (Objectifs de développement durable) et l'African 2063.

  Pour plus d'informations : https://ine.cv/censo2020/?page_id=1299#

  Le programme CVE/086 - Appui au 5^e Recensement général de la population et du logement du Cabo Verde est financé par le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, et mis en œuvre par LuxDev, l'agence luxembourgeoise pour la Coopération au développement.

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• • 13 Mai
  • Par Violette Juncker
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  • Bureau Asie LAO/031
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  LAOS - Promoting the advancement of women in Lao PDR, with a focus on women’s role in leadership

  Between 23^rd and 25^th March 2022 a workshop took place in Vang Vieng to discuss various gender-related topics. Organised by the Faculty of Law and Political Science of Vientiane (FLP) of the National University of Laos (NUoL) and supported by LuxDev’s Project LAO/031, this workshop convened 59 participants from the FLP, NUoL, the Faculty of Law and Administration of Champasak University and the National Institute of Justice. 

  

  Ms. Thatsanalone Sisounonth, Head of the FLP’s Grassroots Lao Women's Union, first thanked all participants for their time and presented the objectives of the workshop, namely:

  • the enhancement of women’s understanding of Lao PDR’s diplomatic protocol procedure;
  • the strengthening of the knowledge and skills of FLP lecturers and teachers; and
  • the empowerment of women in academic research.

  Dr. Lone Lindholt, Chief Technical Advisor of Project LAO/031, emphasised that it is everyone’s responsibility to render the texts on “women empowerment” in international treaties and Lao law and policy documents a reality by using the terms and guidance offered. During the COVID-19 pandemic the level of violence against women has further increased, and many women in Lao PDR face an uncertain future. Project LAO/031 so considers it its own responsibility to create a solidary work environment, where teaching and research on gender, both in itself and mainstreamed through other subjects, is carried out. The project aims to establish a network around “Gender in Academia” within the different academic institutions in Lao PDR, as a platform where meaningful discussions can take place that will motivate further change. 

  The workshop included presentations on topics such as the “Convention on the elimination of discrimination against women” (CEDAW) by Ms. Manyvone Luangsombath, Head of Cabinet Office of the National Commission Secretariat for the Advancement Women and Mother-Children. The overall idea of CEDAW is to ensure the respect of fundamental rights of women on all levels, whether these are political, personal, social or economic. The Lao Constitution already encompasses “gender equality” in its principles but more efforts can still be made. The biggest challenge faced in Laos is the lack of understanding and knowledge of the existence of CEDAW and of the concept of gender equality. Awareness-raising on CEDAW must increase both in terms of speed and effectiveness as women and girls continue to face unequal opportunities and their self-development is therefore hindered. Furthermore, many traditions which are still reflected as a normative force in peoples’ daily lives are harmful to women and girls, more strongly so in rural areas and in particular in ethnic minority communities. The “consensual” marriage of underage girls is common in Laos, and although it is considered an illegal act, some parents and families consider it to be a tradition that should not be “judged” by the outside world. This means that a mindset change must happen, by informing local leaders about the harm caused, rather than solely by criminalising the act. 

  

  To promote gender equality in Lao PDR more efficiently in the future, the present challenges must be overcome, which include a lack of expertise on the subject, logistical and human resource challenges, and a lack of funding. Through the 4^th National implementation plan on gender equality (2021-2025) women in leadership positions are promoted by offering women more positions and easier access to trainings. Moreover, the 2^nd 5-year national action plan on preventing and eliminating violence against women and children (2021-2025) aims to uncover the perceptions and behaviours that support violence against women, to enable victims to receive the necessary assistance, and to manage and coordinate the action taken.

  Another topic that was discussed at the workshop was “the access to information to enhance women's research capacities”. Dr. Sypha Chanthavong explained that research opportunities exist for female teachers at the FLP but that balancing administrative and academic tasks constitutes the biggest issue. 

  An absence of opportunity unarguably leads to an absence of experience over time. Dr Lindholt expressed that imposing quotas is not easily doable, but that the equal access to opportunities and the fair treatment of every candidate, regardless of their gender, will be ensured by imposing transparency requirements (such as a neutral jury) to ensure that women as much as men can do research if they prove their skills.

  

  In the final presentation on “Leadership” by the FLP’s former Vice-Dean, Mr. Phouvong Vilayseng encouraged the women (and men) present to feel empowered and comfortable when reaching for leading positions, as “everyone can be a leader”, it only takes practice and courage. Dr. Lindholt noted that one can be appointed to a leadership position, but it can also occur naturally by taking matters into one own’s hands when one knows what to do. This is a fundamental challenge that needs to be addressed in the Lao context: the willingness to step forward in a situation and to take the lead. 

  The overall impressions from the workshop was that the female participants were courageous to speak their minds, to discuss difficult topics and that they were eager to gain new knowledge. The male participants, on their side, were open-minded and willing to further women’s cause in Lao PDR. 

  LAO/031 project is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 3 Mars
  • Par Siphachanh THYTHAVY
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  • Bureau Asie LAO/033
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  LAOS - Improve coordination and management in seven provinces on official development assistance

  The Official Development Assistance (ODA) is significant for Laos as it represents a considerable part of the resources required for implementation of the National socio-economic development plan. ODA reporting, data collection and validation processes is a collaboration of the government (national and provinces) and development partners especially at the local level where real interventions take place.  To ensure the plans and actual expenditures, including the use of contribution funds for ODA programmes or projects are reflected in the public investment projects before reporting to the National Assembly of Lao PDR, there is a pressing need for Sector for International Cooperation (SIC) officials in provinces to have appropriate reporting and facilitation skills to handle effective and collaborative coordination meeting in their respective provinces. 

  

  Between 21^st and 22^nd February 2022, the Department of International Cooperation (DIC) organised a two-day training in Luangprabang province with a total of 29 attendees (13 female) who are from Sector for International Cooperation in seven targeted provinces. The training was chaired by the Director General of Department of International Cooperation-Ministry of Planning and Investment.

  The training aimed to strengthen the effective ODA coordination and reporting at the provincial level for SIC officials in the seven targeted provinces. The training focused on effective organising and facilitating provincial coordination meeting with development partners related to ODA management.

  

  The training was organised in an environment that had a positive atmosphere which made trainees feel more relax and engaged. There were many questions and answers during the discussion sessions after each working presentation of ODA coordination. Furthermore the trainees were able to demonstrate and facilitate the coordination meeting themselves while allowing the trainers and their peers to give comments and constructive and optimistic feedback. 

  

  

  The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the effectiveness of official development assistance management in Laos through the Project LAO/033, which intends to build and increase the capacity of the Ministry of Investment and Planning’s Department of International Cooperation and six provincial sections for international cooperation in the targeted provinces to improve ODA coordination and reporting effectively. 

  LAO/033 project is cofinanced by the Government of Laos and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 31 Janvier
  • Par Siphachanh THYTHAVY
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  • Bureau Asie LAO/033
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  LAOS - Ministry of Planning and Investment officials increase understanding of official development assistance, project management and official development assistance management information system

  On 14th January 2022, the Ministry of Planning and Investment departments, line ministries, and provinces organised an annual review meeting via hybrid mode in Vangvieng district. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Sthabandith Insisienmay, Vice Minister of Ministry of Planning and Investment, and attended by 103 senior officials (45 female). The meeting aimed to review and conclude the overall effectiveness of official development assistance management focused on reporting, monitoring, and coordination improvement.

  

  According to the department of international cooperation, in 2021, the overall implementation of actual official development assistance disbursement was 79% of its annual plan. Several high-level consultations and meetings were held, such as the 13th round table meeting, and the 5th Lao-Luxembourg Indicative Program partnership committee. Official development assistance decree outlines the principles, regulations, and mechanisms pertaining to the management and utilisation of official development assistance by development partners to the Government of the Lao PDR. The Department of International Cooperation works closely with development partners to ensure official development assistance funds are managed and utilised in a harmonized, efficient and transparent manner, contributing to the effective implementation of priority targets under the National Socio-Economic Development Plan, in line with the National Green Growth Strategy and the global development agenda. 

  In 2021, the government agencies focussed on an implementation and mobilise all the official development assistance funding via the meeting with different levels of development partners especially from the 13th round table meeting which was held on 17th November 2021. This meeting is significant to discuss with development partners about official development assistance policies dissemination and reporting about the progress of development and official development assistance mobilisation into the 9th National Socio-Economic Development Plan, focusing on achieving sustainable development and eliminating the status of a developing country. Moreover, the meeting focused on the urge for economic recovery from the COVID19 pandemic. 

  The official development assistance dissemination meeting was very informative as many attendees intended to ask and answer questions related to official development assistance management project, especially official development assistance reporting, approval and monitoring. 

  

  PhD. Sthabandith Insisienmay, speaking at the meeting, highlighted the importance of official development assistance management and implementation and called on those present to discuss ways to reach the target for official development assistance implementation in 2021. 

  

  The meeting is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the effectiveness of official development assistance management in Laos through the Project LAO/033, which intends to build and increase the capacity of the Ministry of Investment and Planning’s Department of International Cooperation and six provincial sections for international cooperation in the provinces. 

  LAO/033 project is co-financed by the Government of Laos and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

   

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• 2021
• • 11 Novembre
  • Par Violette Juncker
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  • Bureau Asie LAO/031
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  LAOS - Law teachers and legal practitioners increase understanding of new guidelines on applied socio-legal research methodology

  On 28th and 29th October as well as on 1st November 2021, the project Strengthening of the Rule of Law Phase II, LAO/031 and the University of Luxembourg (Inter-University Cooperation Project Laos-Luxembourg) co-hosted an online research workshop. It brought together 95 participants, law teachers and legal practitioners from the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FLP), the Faculty of Law and Administration of Champasak University (FLA), and the National Institute for Justice (NIJ).  The participants benefitted from the first official introduction of the new guidelines on academic legal research methodology, currently in the final stages of drafting. It is envisioned that this publication will be useful to academics and law students as it asserts a clear structure on how to do (socio-) legal research and write a paper, applying specific internationally accepted rules e.g., in terms of referencing that should be respected by all current and future Lao legal professionals.

  The idea of creating such academic research guidelines was born in 2019 during a summer school in Vang Vieng. Previously, every institution followed its own research methods and no general approach was agreed on. Past guidelines had been based on more general social sciences methods and thus, the wish emanated that a specific legal guiding document be developed that would compel the FLP to respect common standards. A committee of lecturers was appointed to draft the Guidelines headed by Ass. Pr. Bounthieng and worked under the support of UNI.lu’s Liaison Officer. The guidelines are expected to be finalized for dissemination at the beginning of the 2nd semester of this academic year (2022), in both an English and a Lao version.  

  The guidelines on academic legal research methodology

  The Chair of the general discussion throughout the three days was Vice-Dean Dr Somdeth Keovongsack. He affirmed that the guidelines developed so far could be improved at any moment in time and that valuable ideas shared by any participant could be included in the document’s revision, such as to make it the best possible guide for teachers and academia in the field of law in the Lao PDR.

  Dr Lone Lindholt, Chief Technical Advisor of the project LAO/031 briefly emphasised that the importance of the manual lies in the reality that Lao national academic institutions need to provide analysis of how the rule of law works in the country, and that can best happen through a “knowledge-based approach of the rule of law in Laos”. Only then, by measuring up to international legal standards, practitioners and more generally citizens will start really trusting the law and its strength. Dr Perrine Simon, Liaison Officer of the University of Luxembourg highlighted that these guidelines aim at improving understanding on of what is legal research, together with legal reasoning, in order to strengthen the quality of legal research, which could greatly contribute to enhanced knowledge and application of Lao law.  

  The two first days of the workshop were dedicated to the presentation of the “Guidelines on Academic Legal Research Methodology” elaborated by the FLP team with the support of UNI.lu. Presentations on the different aspects of the Guidelines were followed by pro-active and fruitful discussions involving all the participants to raise questions and/or their viewpoints. 

  The presentations by Dr Perrine Simon, Liaison Officer for the University of Luxembourg, Ajarn Pangthong Xayyavong, Dr Boulaphiane Sisouk, Dr Latdavanh Donkeodavong and Dr Sypha Chantavong addressed such crucial aspects as “what is legal research?”, “the sources of legal research?” (listing primary and secondary research sources), “academic ethics and plagiarism” (including the different types of plagiarism that exist), “referencing styles for legal research” (explaining the use the “Chicago style” of referencing in the Lao PDR; the construction of footnotes) and ways of “structuring a law paper”.

  The speakers agreed on the manual’s common interest to all academic actors in the legal field in the Lao PDR, and on how it should be understood and used.

  Key points from the discussion included: 

  • establishing such guidelines and choosing a specific method of scientific legal research is a necessary step, as the use of different social sciences research methods not precisely fitting the needs of the legal field have caused much confusion in the past;
  • the international approach in legal research has long been to adopt an objective and analytical methodology based on knowledge. In this way the present manual represents a suitable tool, a summary of consistent rules, which will permit Lao PDR’s legal research approach to enter the “international arena”. The new globally accepted and implemented standards will be applicable and applied by all legal practitioners, law teachers and students; and
  • the FLP now enjoys the presence and performance of competent professionals in the field of legal research after years of more appropriate training. The “consistency” and “quality” of future legal research and work by Lao lawyers and teachers is a key factor that has been prioritized and that “constitute a goal and a success in itself already”. 

  Challenges to doing research

  On the last day of the workshop, Dr Lone Lindholt discussed the final issue of “concretely getting started with research”, more specifically in the challenging Lao context. For this purpose, the participants were broken down into smaller working groups and were asked to list contextual, institutional and individual challenges faced when doing research as a legal professional in the Lao PDR and thereafter propose solutions that could remedy to the current situation. For LuxDev, this will be directly fed into the formulation process in 2022 for the development of the next phase of project LAO/031 under the scope of Lao - Luxembourg Indicative Cooperative Programme V - 2023-2027.

  Key aspects were highlighted by the various speakers during the overall event and they should be kept in mind by practitioners and students at any time.

  • the integrity and the persistence of the data should be ensured. Teachers and students should use only reliable data as they constitute the core of legal research;
  • plagiarism is a grave academic violation and the infringement of an author’s copyrights should be avoided at all costs. A lot of emphasis was put on the importance of observing academic ethics like respecting the integrity of the initial author and considering the principles of “honesty, fairness, respect and responsibility for the written work” (Quote Dr Sisouk);
  • one of the manual’s main objectives is to permit law teachers to more efficiently uncover and prevent plagiarism while proof-reading papers. This intense scrutiny is required and necessary in particular in the Lao PDR as no plagiarism-control-program yet exists that automatically spots similarities between two or more texts;
  • an academic legal research paper should include specific parts, namely an introduction, a research question, an appropriate title as well as adequate titles for each paragraph, a main body describing and analyzing the subject and the author’s arguments, and a conclusion, without forgetting footnotes and a bibliography. 

  

  The participants energetically engaged in the conversation. Multiple valuable questions and claims permitted to straightforwardly review and improve the manual’s content. 

  • a large issue often pointed out during the three-day-event was that neither society in general nor the Lao Government sufficiently acknowledge the significance of reliable and structured academic legal research. This means that support through public policies is largely absent, and that data collection is not facilitated at all as many sources (e.g. court decisions) are still in many ways considered confidential;
  • hand in hand with this goes the fact that young researchers have not yet been motivated enough by national decision-makers to start new research projects, as financial and/or academic rewards are not foreseen and public funding is scarce. The participants agreed that the future budget allocated to legal research activities should be more appropriate to the real needs and that the schedules of law teachers should be arranged in such a way to permit the conduct of research beside giving classes;
  • another wish from the representatives of the three institutions tis the creation of an open forum for researchers to discuss their views, exchange their ideas and develop (together) new data. The FLP, FLA and NIJ, as the three main national legal research institutions in the Lao PDR, have very complementary competences in the field of socio-legal research and their collaboration should be further encouraged and dynamized;
  • Dr Perrine Simon acknowledged the absence of a common platform to share and develop research. She mentioned the ongoing support to the development of an institutional repository for the FLP and also announced that the University of Luxembourg is planning to launch new research grants that would be open to teachers of the FLP. Similarly, LAO/031 provides research grants on a more limited scale to FLA and NIJ. 

  

  3rd Annual Research Forum, 15 December 2021

  Lastly, at the end of the workshop, participants were encouraged to submit their contributions to 3rd Annual Research Forum on 15th of December. With a focus on research methodology each contribution could contribute towards increased interaction within the socio-legal research community in the country, where opinions and legal data are shared and professional growth is achieved. 

  The project Strengthening of the Rule of Law Phase II, LAO/031 is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

   

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• • 10 Novembre
  • Par Siphachanh THYTHAVY and Sonemany SAYASITHSENA
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  • Bureau Asie LAO/033
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  LAOS - Officials from the Ministry of Planning and Investment and selected provinces enhance their communication skills

  Good communication skills are essential in today’s workplace and can be used in a wide range of situations. Building good communication skills has profound short and long-term benefits for both public and private organisations. An effective communicator can motivate  teams to get more done with better results and fewer misunderstandings.

  Therefore, a 4-day online training course on effective communication was held from the 2 to 5 November 2021. The training was led by Deputy Director of International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), and attended by 20 officials (06 women) from six SICs-Provincial Planning and Investment Department and Department of International Cooperation-MPI.

  

  The training aimed at increasing staff skills on how to effectively communicate focusing on: 

  • verbal communication and body language; 
  • effective email and report communication; 
  • persuasive communication; 
  • good presentations; and 
  • building confidence when speaking in public.

  The participants shared their past experiences and expressed their desired training outcomes. A reflection session helped the attendees assess their communication skills and guide them in how to improve them. Even though the training was held online, participants actively participated via dry runs, for example, receiving feedback from their peers and the coach.

  The training mentioned above is part of the Strengthening the Effectiveness of Official Development Assistance Management in Laos - Project LAO/033 activities which aim to strengthen the capacity of Directorate of International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning and Investment and six Provincial Sections of the International Cooperation. 

  LAO/033 project is co-financed by the Government of Laos and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 17 Août
  • Par Siphachanh THYTHAVY
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  • Bureau Asie LAO/033
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  LAOS - Developing Sector Working Groups (SWGs) into an ODA mobilisation forum

  The Round Table Meeting (RTM) process and its related Sector Working Groups (SWGs) have been established since 2000. These are the inclusive forums to support the design and implementation of the country’s national development plans. Implementation meetings are held every year to take stock of progress made in the past year and set joint priorities for the coming year. However, they are not tools for well-planned Official Development Assistance (ODA) mobilisation. Discussions at the RTM and SWGs tend to be more on the policy level than practical ODA mobilisation. Thus, the Project LAO/033 has, in close cooperation with UNDP, undertake further development of the SWGs so that in addition to policy discussions, they would become a platform for mobilising ODA funds in a well-planned manner and meet the needs of line sector.

  On 12-13 August 2021, the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning and Investment organized a consultation workshop to present and finalize Sector Working Groups (SWGs) into the ODA mobilisation forum and its associated implementation guidelines and instructions to sector working groups.

  

  The workshop was chaired by Ms Sisomboun Ounavong, Director General of Department of International Cooperation and attended by 38 officials (15 women) from key stakeholders in the 10 sector working groups namely health, education, governance, macro economics, trade and private sector development, infrastructure, mine action and UXO, illicit drug control, natural resource and environment and agriculture and rural development.

  

  The workshop discussed ways of promoting resources mobilisation, both domestically and externally (including foreign direct investment, and international private sector and civil society contributions), their allocation to sector priorities, and monitoring and reporting on use of resources in a transparent and predictable manner in close collaboration with core ministries as Ministry of Planning and Investment and Ministry of Finance and concerned Development Partners (DPs).

  

  The meeting is part of an ongoing effort of the Strengthening the effectiveness of Official Development Assistance management in Laos - Project LAO/033, which aims to build capacity of the Ministry of Investment and PIanning’s Department of International Cooperation.

  LAO/033 project is co-financed by the Government of Laos and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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• • 5 Juillet
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  KOSOVO - Human Capacity Development Facility

  Chapter 3: Freedom of establishment and freedom to provide services

  Activity: Technical assistance for the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade in analysing the logistics services of Kosovo

  Activity is held in March 2021.

  Technical assistance for the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade analysed the logistics services of Kosovo with the objective on improving policy making and implementation in the area of services based on the analyses of the performance of the freight transport and related logistics services, assessment of barriers to trade and alignment needs with EU and CEFTA requirements.

  In Kosovo, the logistics services providers contribute 3.2% to the country’s Gross Value Added. The number of active logistics service providers in Kosovo is 20 times smaller compared to the EU average.

  By conducting surveys with a sample of logistics service providers, the findings show that the logistics firms predominantly depend on one service only, that of transportation. This business model is not in line with the global dynamics, where operators are specialised in providing integrated packages of logistics services including packaging, inventory management and similar.

  

  The expert has identified issues and constraints that Kosovo faces in this sectors and has provided recommendations that the Government could undertake in improving the efficiency of this sector by establishing a mechanism to enforce regulations on the logistics services to improve the policy making and the regulatory framework, in regulating the part on licensing of operators, in creating a database of licensed operators to improve transparency in the sector, while also ensuring the regular monitoring of the sector’s performance etc.

  

  The interviewees were officials from the Central Bank of Kosovo, Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Infrastructure, Kosovo Transport Association, Kosovo Customs, Freight Forwarding Association.

  The programme KSV/019 - Technical Assistance in the Context of European Integration of Kosovo - is funded by the Luxembourg Cooperation and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

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  LAOS - Officials in the Ministry of Planning and Investment increase understanding of ODA decree and its related implementation guidelines

  In June 2021, the Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Planning and Investment organised a dissemination workshop on Official Development Assistance (ODA) decree and its associated implementation guidelines and instructions to the six target provinces namely Khammouan, Bolikhamxay, Vientiane, Sayaboury, Oudomxay and Bokeo.

  The workshop was chaired by deputy provincial governors and deputy directors general of Department of International Cooperation and attended by 120 officials (45 women) from key stakeholders in the six provinces.

  

  Speaking at the meeting, the chairman highlighted the importance of ODA management and implementation and called on the attendees to discuss ways to reach the target for ODA implementation, improve reporting and effective management. 

  

  During the one-day workshop, the participants shared their national and regional experience in ODA management and coordination. The workshop helped increase understanding and reflected the roles and responsibilities of the attendees.

  The meeting is part of an ongoing efforts of the Strengthening the Effectiveness of Official Development Assistance Management in Laos - Project LAO/033 which aims to build capacity of the Ministry of Investment and PIanning’s Department of International Cooperation and six provincial Sections for International Cooperation in the provinces. 

  LAO/033 project is co-financed by the Government of Laos and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.

   

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