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Our partners:
- European Union (EU)
- The United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Our Stakeholders:
- Lao Statistic Bureau (LSB)
Latest News
NIPN theory of change and sustainability workshop
From December 16-20, 2024, a comprehensive five-day workshop was held to discuss the Theory of Change for the National Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN) project and develop a sustainability plan to ensure its continuation beyond the project's conclusion. The...
Joint Technical Meeting of the NIPN-NIS Project in Savannakhet Province
A joint technical meeting for the NIPN-NIS project in Savannakhet Province was held from December 5 to 6, 2024, at the Department of Planning and Investment in Savannakhet. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Sitthiroth Rasaphone, Director General of the Development...
NIPN Enhances Provincial Capacity for Nutrition Data and Policy Analysis in the Northern Region
The National Information Platform for Nutrition (NIPN) project conducted an intensive training on data and policy analysis for Oudomxay and Phongsaly provinces from November 18 -22, 2024. Hosted at the Department of Planning and Investment in Oudomxay Province, the...
NIPN Country Exchange Visit to Lao PDR: Strengthening Collaboration for Better Nutrition Governance
From November 11-15, 2024, delegates from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Laos convened in Lao PDR for the National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN) Country Exchange Visit, a key initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and enhancing knowledge-sharing in the...
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- Ministry of Health (MOH)
- Ministry of Education and Sport (MoES)
- Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)
- Scaling Up Nutrition Civil Society Alliance in Lao PDR (SUN CSA)
About Lao PDR
Geography
- Country Area 23680 K2
- Land Area 23080 K2
- Agriculture Area 2104.7 K2
- Forest Area 16630 K2
| Nutritional Status of Childen U5(%) | |
| Stunting | 33 |
| Wasting | 9 |
| Underweight | 21.1 |
| Overweight | 3 |
| Anemia in Children | 44.1 |
| Source: LSIS II (2017) | |
Demographics
Total population (000) 7.5
Total under five population (%) 19.1
Total number of birth (000) 19
Under five mortality rate 10
Infant mortality rate 15
Population below poverty line(%) 18
| Infants and Young Child Feeding (%) | |
| Early Initiation of Breastfeeding | 50.1 |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding first 6 months | 45 |
| Appropriate Breastfeeding | 51 |
| Minimum Diet Diversity | 45.3 |
| Minimum Acceptable Diet | 26.2 |
| Source: LSIS II (2017) | |