Laos in 2013: Macroeconomic ambitions, human-centered shortcomings

Brendan M. Howe

doi:10.1525/AS.2014.54.1.78

Laos in 2013: Macroeconomic ambitions, human-centered shortcomings

Brendan M. Howe

Department of International Studies

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Abstract

In 2013 Laos joined the World Trade Organization, economic growth was over 8%, and graduation from least-developed country status by 2020 remains achievable. But its human development index of 0.543 remained below the regional average. Macro development projects still threaten the vulnerable. The abduction of a prominent campaigner and repatriation of North Korean refugees highlighted human rights challenges.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	78-82
Number of pages	5
Journal	Asian Survey
Volume	54
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1525/AS.2014.54.1.78
State	Published - Jan 2014

Keywords

Development
Human rights
Human security
Laos

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