Laos to mainstream disaster risk reduction into development plan

In this file photo taken on July 26, 2018 a shelter damaged by flood waters lies on the road in a village in Sanamxai, Attapeu province. - AFP

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment will mainstream and incorporate disaster risk reduction into the ninth National Socio-Economic Development Plan (2021-2025) to minimise impacts, and promote monitoring and advanced warnings for disasters.

Director General of the Department of Planning under the Lao Ministry of Planning and Investment, Phonevanh Outhavong, highlighted the aims at the Consultation Workshop on Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction into the ninth National Socio-Economic Development Plan (NSEDP) 2021-2025 held in Vientiane on Wednesday (Aug 12).