Lao PDR: Lao PDR is aiming to remove itself from the list of least developed countries (LDC) by 2020 and eradicate mass poverty by 2010. However, to achieve those goals, it must first deal with a number of constraints such as a low production base, lack of highly skilled human resources, poor infrastructure, and an unfavorable geographical position as a landlocked country. The government hopes that infrastructure development, tourism development, and promotion of natural resourcesbased industries will change the country from being a landlocked one to a land-linked one. It is also hoped that this will provide Lao PDR full access to the seaports of neighboring countries and other regional networks of roads and railways. These priority sectors are expected to significantly enhance the process of economic development and poverty reduction