On February 2, 2023, the NIPN Advisory Board convened with H.E. Dr. Sathabandith Insixiengmay, Vice Minister of MPI and Chair of NIPN Advisory Committee, presiding over the meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to review progress reports from both the Data and Policy Analysis units regarding their activities throughout 2022. The Committee also provided strategic guidance and proposed solutions to challenges affecting the implementation of the program in Lao PDR. Additionally, updates were provided on the upcoming NIPN annual dissemination meeting scheduled for mid-February 2023. The half-day meeting took place at the Setha Palace Hotel in Vientiane capital.