SEZs IN LAO PDR
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) development is one of economic improvement approaches which has been prioritized by the government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) since the beginning of economic liberalization. In 2003, the first SEZ namely Savan-Seno SEZ was established, followed by Boten Beautiful Land SEZ and other SEZs.
SEZs are expected to be one of the leading driving forces of economic
development and modernization in the country. Not only it provides
enabling business environment to host FDI and local private investment
but will also spur cross-border cooperation with neighboring countries
through offering complementary services and stimulating the creation of
regional value chains.
Up to date, 12 SEZs have been developed throughout the country. Special Economic Zone Promotion and Management Office (SEZO) , Ministry of Planning and Investment (www.Laosez.gov.la) is tasked with overall supervision of SEZs, while provincial SEZ management authority (SEZA) in each province, where SEZ is located, is responsible for approving and facilitating business operation in each SEZ.
There are 3 zones:
- Boten Beautiful Land SEZ
- Golden Triangle SEZ
- Luangprabang SEZ
There are 5 zones:
- Saysettha Development Zone
- Long-Thanh Vientiane SEZ
- That Luang Lake SEZ
- Dongphosy SEZ
- Vientiane Capital Industrial and Trade Area (Under Ministry of Industry and Commerce)
There are 3 zones:
- Thakhaek SEZ
- Phoukhyo SEZ
- Savan-Seno SEZ (Site A, B+B1, C, D and Dansavanh Border Trade Zone)
Champasak SEZ (4 sub-zones):
- Wangtao-Phonthong Economic Development Zone
- Champasak Lao-Service Industrial Park
- Mahanathi Sithandone SEZ
- Pakse-Japan SME SEZ
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