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Common Country Assessment (2006) The CCA is a country-based process for reviewing and analysing the national development situation and identifying key issues as a basis for advocacy, policy dialogue and preparation of the UNDAF. The objective of the CCA is to "achieve deeper knowledge of key challenges, based on a common analysis and understanding of the development situation of a country and a people-centred approach. Click to download CCA in English United Nations Development Assistance Framework 2007- 2011 A strategic planning and collaborative programming framework, the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) was first mandated in the UN Secretary-General's report "Renewing the United Nations: A Programme for Reform" of 14 July 1997. The UNDAF is designed to bring greater coherence, collaboration and effectiveness to United Nations development efforts in the field. In short, the UNDAF identifies common challenges, common responses, common resource frameworks, and potential partnerships. Click to download UNDAF in English Millennium Development Goals Progress Report Lao PDR (2004) Although Laos has experienced advances in social development in recent years, and significant progress has been made towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the country faces many development challenges. Laos has shown consistent improvement in the UNDP Human Development Index (HDI), being ranked 141st out of 173 countries in 1993, and climbing to 135th by 2003. Despite these improvements, it is still one of the lowest ranking countries in South East Asia. There is strong commitment by the government and UN partners towards achieving the MDGs with the process being led by the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Click to download Overview of the Lao PDR's Participation in Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the United Nations Secretary-General
Since the founding of the United Nations in 1945, over 500 multilateral treaties have been deposited with the Secretary-General. Taken together these multilateral treaties constitute a comprehensive international legal framework covering the whole spectrum of human activity, including human rights, humanitarian affairs, the environment, disarmament, international criminal matters, narcotics, outer space, trade, commodities and transport. But some of these multilateral treaties, though negotiated many years ago, have yet to receive the minimum number of signatures, ratifications and accessions required for their entry into force. By becoming a party to these multilateral treaties, States can contribute significantly to advancing the rule of law in international relations and the cause of peace. Click to download the Multilateral Treaties document in English The UN Country Team sponsors this development journal to promote debate and information exchange among those working for the country's development. Juth Pakai contains articles from a range of writers on various development perspectives. The journal will be published three times per year, in both Lao and English, and aims to become a forum for Lao and international development professionals can exchange information and ideas. Click to download the Juth Pakai Journal United Nations Resident Coordinator/UN Country Team Annual Report United Nations Resident Coordinator / UN Country Team Annual Report The United Nations Resident Coordinator Annual Report for the Lao PDR is prepared in collaboration with all United Nations programmes and specialized agencies operating in the Lao PDR, including non-resident agencies, Bretton Woods Institutions and the Asian Development Bank. All members of the UN Country Team contribute to the assessment of results achieved through inter-agency collaborative programmes and initiatives. These reports highlight the impact of collaborative UN System activities , the implementation status of the UN Secretary-General's Programme for Reform in the Lao PDR, and our plans for further collective efforts in support of national development objectives and priorities. Secretary General's Report "In Larger Freedom" (2005) The Secretary General's report "In larger freedom: towards development, security and human rights for all" was presented to the United Nations General Assembly in 2005, urging Member States to adopt a package of specific, concrete proposals to tackle global problems and enable the Organization to better respond to current challenges. Click to download in English Avian and Human Influenza Guidelines for Lao PDR Click here for more information The Human Development Report (HDR) was first launched in 1990 with the single goal of putting people back at the center of the development process in terms of economic debate, policy and advocacy. The goal was both massive and simple, with far-ranging implications - going beyond income to assess the level of people's long-term well-being. Bringing about development of the people, by the people, and for the people, and emphasizing that the goals of development are choices and freedoms. The Human Development Report is an independent report, commissioned by UNDP and is the product of a selected team of leading scholars, development practitioners and members of the Human Development Report Office of UNDP. Click here for the 2005 Human Development Report- Global, Click here for the Lao PDR National Human Development Report
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