LAO: Decree on Associations

Event: Country Safeguard Systems: Southeast Asia

LAO: Decree on Associations

06 May 2003

This Decree sets the rules and regulations governing the establishment, operation and management of associations registered as legal entities in Lao PDR for the purposes of:

1. Promoting the Lao people’s rights of freedom, creativity and ownership in the organization of associations aiming at national protection and development;

2. Providing references to individuals or organizations intending to set up their associations;

3. Providing references to government organizations concerned in managing, facilitating and encouraging lawful activities by associations, promoting associations’ contributions towards socio-economic development and poverty eradication, as well as countering and restricting activities affecting national stability, social order and individual rights of freedom.

Geographical Focus:

Lao PDR

Type of Content:

Learning Event

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