The Swiss Development Corporation has contracted Educational Development Center (EDC) to conduct an assessment of civil society in Lao PDR.  This study aims to examine ways to strengthen the civil society sector in Lao PDR, through reviewing past interventions and areas of success and/or challenges, analyzing current response and identifying needs and gaps in moving forward.

Souly and other workshop attendess discuss ideas

Souly and other workshop attendess discuss ideas

The methodology will include a literature review, but to a greater extent will involve direct gathering of data and information from key informants.  Semi-structured interviews and a two-day participatory workshop were held during the week of 25-29 May 2009 in Vientiane. Souly QuachAngkham, SEDA Founder/Director participated in the workshop.

To view a PDF of Souly’s report on the workshop please click here.