The project is proposed as an IDA Development Grant. Its primary objective is to contribute to
long-term environmental protection and social development objectives of the country through
capacity building efforts both at the national and local levels. The Government of Lao PDR
(GOL) is introducing policies, legislations and plans to replicate NT2 experiences nationally, and
their implementation emerges as the main focus of the proposed Project. The Project’s
geographical focus has a mix of both national and provincial coverage, with the three central
provinces – Bolikamxay, Khammouane, and Savannakhet – being the main focus target of the
project. The project comprises of three components as outlined below: