“Never do for others what they can do for themselves”

                                                                                 – Saul Alinsky

SEDA’s vision is for Laos to become a country where no one lives in poverty and the Millennium Development Goals are achieved.

To contribute to this, our mission is to utilize the power of science, technology and community development to promote the economic, and social development of poor rural people in Lao PDR. 

SEDA’s goals for the 5 years from 2009-2014 are to:

1. Further develop sustainable agribusiness and medicinal plants industries in Laos, utilizing the best technology available.

2. Promote and preserve Lao cultural heritage and reduce poverty through quality hand woven textiles and other products.

3. Develop small enterprises by providing micro-finance and money management education to the poor.

4. Improve health, nutrition, safety and protect the environment.

5. Contribute to better educational outcomes for children and young people.

6. Ensure that SEDA has the necessary financial and human resources and operates in an accountable, effective, cooperative and independent manner.

These are taken from SEDA’s Strategic Plan and are dependent on SEDA gaining enough resources to implement them.