Country Report Laos June 2011
Summary
Basic data
Political structure
Economic structure: Annual indicators
Economic structure: Quarterly indicators
Economic structure: Comparative economic indicators
Outlook for 2011-12: Political stability
Outlook for 2011-12: Election watch
Outlook for 2011-12: International relations
Outlook for 2011-12: Policy trends
Outlook for 2011-12: Fiscal policy
Outlook for 2011-12: Monetary policy
Outlook for 2011-12: International assumptions
Outlook for 2011-12: Economic growth
Outlook for 2011-12: Inflation
Outlook for 2011-12: Exchange rates
Outlook for 2011-12: External sector
Outlook for 2011-12: Forecast summary
The political scene: National elections and the LPRP congress pass smoothly
The political scene: Food shortages and land allocation pose problems
The political scene: Ties to Thailand and Vietnam come under pressure
Economic policy: Inflationary pressures continue to build
Economic policy: A new five-year plan targets aid inflows
The domestic economy: Economic growth remains strong and investment soars
The domestic economy: Attempts are made to control inflation
The domestic economy: Assistance is sought for the agricultural sector
The domestic economy: Mining revenue and investment continue to rise
The domestic economy: Electricity production rises but a dam project is sus
Foreign trade and payments: The trade deficit widens as imports soar
Basic data
Political structure
Economic structure: Annual indicators
Economic structure: Quarterly indicators
Economic structure: Comparative economic indicators
Outlook for 2011-12: Political stability
Outlook for 2011-12: Election watch
Outlook for 2011-12: International relations
Outlook for 2011-12: Policy trends
Outlook for 2011-12: Fiscal policy
Outlook for 2011-12: Monetary policy
Outlook for 2011-12: International assumptions
Outlook for 2011-12: Economic growth
Outlook for 2011-12: Inflation
Outlook for 2011-12: Exchange rates
Outlook for 2011-12: External sector
Outlook for 2011-12: Forecast summary
The political scene: National elections and the LPRP congress pass smoothly
The political scene: Food shortages and land allocation pose problems
The political scene: Ties to Thailand and Vietnam come under pressure
Economic policy: Inflationary pressures continue to build
Economic policy: A new five-year plan targets aid inflows
The domestic economy: Economic growth remains strong and investment soars
The domestic economy: Attempts are made to control inflation
The domestic economy: Assistance is sought for the agricultural sector
The domestic economy: Mining revenue and investment continue to rise
The domestic economy: Electricity production rises but a dam project is sus
Foreign trade and payments: The trade deficit widens as imports soar