LAOS HERITAGE-LED TOURISM PLANNING

LUANG PRABANG, LAOS, 2020-24

Second Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project. Updating tourism masterplans and advise on heritage interpretation in Siphandone (4,000 Islands) Wetland and UNESCO listed Luang Prabang Town. The project will support sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban development in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) north-south economic corridor affected by environmental degradation, climate change, disasters, and diminishing livability. The proposed multisector project investments will (i) improve the quality and coverage of urban infrastructure and services, (ii) strengthen institutions and capacity to foster climate and disaster resilient development pathways, (iii) promote inclusive and gender-responsive urban planning, and (iv) enhance women’s leadership and economic empowerment.

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