The second intensive training for the Policy Analysis Unit in 2023 was held at the Grand Hotel, Vangvieng district, Vientiane province. Dr. Vilivone Phommachanh, the Deputy Director General of the Social-Economic Policy Research Institute (SPRI), chaired the event, which was attended by participants from relevant line ministries who are members of the policy analysis unit.
The training spanned four days, taking place from the 20th to the 23rd of June 2023, with a focus on the topic of “Policy Analysis Toolbox Part 1 – How to understand a problem in order to create policy alternatives.” The training was also emphasized practical exercises and group work to facilitate effective learning in each day. Each participant received a certificate of completion at the end of the training, recognizing their successful participation.