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 | |
| State | Published - Jan 2014 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Development
- Human rights
- Human security
- Laos
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