A consultative meeting to establish the Women’s Tourism Business Network of Luang Prabang Province.
The session was presided over by Mrs Soudaphone Khanthavong, Head of the Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, with representatives from various departments, associations, and stakeholders in the tourism sector in attendance.
The primary objective of the gathering was to introduce the conceptual framework for the network. Once established, the body is intended to serve as a crucial bridge between the public sector and female-led businesses. This collaboration aims to ensure that provincial development plans align with the practical needs of the private sector, while simultaneously strengthening professional relationships among female entrepreneurs.
Delegates also received a briefing on the Urban Environment Improvement Investment Project (UEIIP) for Luang Prabang. The establishment of this network is a cornerstone of the UEIIP’s 2026–2030 strategy. Funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the project aims to foster environmental improvements alongside the empowerment of female leadership within the community.
Source: kpl.gov.la
