2. QUESTIONNAIRE

1. CUSO (Cambodian Development Organisation)

Established in year: in Canada: 1961, In Lao PDR : 1991

Registered with: in Canada : The Government of Canada, in Lao PDR : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Lao PDR

1. What is the philosophy of the organization

CUSO works with people striving for freedom, self-determination, gender and racial equality, and cultural survival. The organization achieves its goals by sharing information, human and material resources, and by promoting policies for developing global sustainability.

2. Which are the main areas of specialization?

CUSO’s focus in Lao PDR is on "Sustainable Rural Development". Including sustainable agriculture, community-based natural resource management strategies, participatory extension approaches, gender equity, networking and media development. Within this focus, special emphasis is put on human resource development, training, information sharing and institutional strengthening.

3. The capacity of the organization

CUSO Lao PDR supports sustainable rural development projects implemented by government partners in Vientiane municipality, Vientiane province, Salavan province and Sekong province. CUSO assists the government partners by accessing funds for projects, conducting needs assessments, implementation using participatory extension approaches, management, and evaluation and reporting.

CUSO’s main resource lies within its ability to place "cooperants" (Canadian volunteers). Highly qualified and experienced Canadians are placed, for two years as volunteers, with government partners to share their skills and knowledge with their Lao counterparts. The two way exchange is beneficial to both the development of Lao PDR and the cooperant. The cooperant can often help develop regional networks for the partner and help to access funding for projects within the government institution.

3.1 Personnels (separate full time and part time)

0. Raymond Leclair (Full time), Program Officer/Country Representative
1. Khampong Thonsavanh (Full time), Project Coordinator
2. Vacant (Full time), Cooperant Programming Assistant
3. Phoungmaly (Khamla) Chantalath (Full time), Administrative Assistant Cooperants (Canadian volunteers)
4. Michael Fennema – Community Development Advisor – That Thong Irrigation College
5. Dr. Christopher Sherrell – Agronomist – Na Keh Agricultural Training Center

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

Khampong Thonsavanh

0. Gender – Training of Trainers (TOT)-2 weeks-Vientiane
1. PGR conservation training-SEARICE-3 weeks-Philippines
2. English-½ year-Vientiane
3. Food Security Conference-ERA consumer-Malaysia

Phoungmaly Chantalath

0. Financial Systems Course –2 months – Vientiane
1. Participatory Rural Appraisal – 1 week – Thailand
2. English – 1 year - Vientiane

3.3. Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

– approximately $ 220,000 (Canadian)

3.4. Funding sources : The CUSO program in Lao PDR is financed from core funds provided by the Canadian International Development Agency (Government of Canada), and from other sources including Novib (Netherlands), Diakonia (Sweden), The Canadian Embassy – Bangkok, The British Embassy – Bangkok, and various other project grants and private donations.

4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

CUSO Lao PDR also administers the Sustainable Agricultural Forum (DAF) which is a membership organization of Lao agricultural extension staff of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and NGO field workers who all regularly participate in workshops and training on sustainable agricultural techniques and extension methodology

CUSO Lao PDR also works indirectly with the UNDP, UNFAO, UNHCR, The World Bank, The Asian Development Bank, IDRC (Canada), ACIAR (Australia), The Canadian Embassy CUSO Lao PDR also exchanges information with other CUSO programs in the Asia/Pacific to share knowledge and experiences in offering sustainable economic alternatives to respective countries, partners and programs.

4.1 Local non-government organizations. None.

4.2 Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies

• Provincial authorities

• District authorities

• Communes—none

4.3 International non-government organizations,

CUSO Canada works with various international non-government organizations globally which work toward offering people sustainable economic alternatives, community-based natural resource management and rights

CUSO Lao PDR works informally with various international non-government organization to share experiences in sustainable rural development such as CAA (Australia), Oxfam (Belgium), CIDSE, World Education, PADECT, The Consortium, and Quaker Service Lao.

and other international organizations:
Inclusive in above.

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development and capacity building

CUSO Lao PDR assists the Government of Lao implementing community-based projects through participatory, villager-centered extension approaches. Needs assessment and participatory rural appraisal techniques identify the needs of communities. These needs are addressed by using the ideas of villagers to create sustainable rural development projects. Villagers’ input and participation in project development and implementation allows for long term sustainability.

Most projects supported by CUSO focus on sustainable rural development in terms of food security through the promotion of integrated agriculture, income generation through small enterprise development, community forest resource management, and gender awareness.

CUSO attempts to ensure that all groups in village society (gender, ethnicity & age) are involved in their own community development process.

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).

CUSO Lao PDR feels that we would both benefit RETA through our participation and benefit our programming by participation in this project. We look forward to hearing from you in these regards.

8. What type of input could you provide:

Consultacy Follow up monthly

Training

Specific task, such as

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional

11. Please give your contact information:

2. CIDSE (Cooperation International pour le Development et la Solidarite)

Established in year: 1998 (Office opened –some funding provided before that)

Registered with: Lao Govt

1. What is the philosophy of the organization

"Vision" An improved quality equality of life for all peoples in the Lao PDR in which equality between them as well as between men and women is guaranteed and in which they are able to develop themselves in a self-reliant way. This to be arrived through integrated development which is sustainable, participatory & appropriate.

2. Which are the main areas of specialization?

Community Development (Integrated, multi-sectoral)
Gender
Sustainable Agriculture

3. The capacity of the organization

Organisation has capacity to implement existing programmes with current stating level

3.1 Personnel (separate full time and part time)

18 full time staff

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

All staff receive training, based on earlier training needs assessments more recent training have included community health training skills (TOT), accountancy, using indicators in planning, monitoring & evaluation, computer skill, etc.

3.3. Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

Approx US $600 (both year)
Funding sources: 13 member organizations in Europe, New Zealand and Canada

4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

Govt. – CIDSE works in close cooperation with Vientiane Municipality the Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry, and Provincial and district staff in Bolikhamxay & Savannakhet provinces

NGOs. – CIDSE works closely with other NGOs through various networks, including sustainable Ag. Forum (SAF), Gender & Development Group (GDG), Lao training Networks (LTN)

4.1. Local non-government organizations
CHAMPA

4.2. Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies
• Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
• Vientiane municipality (Dept of Agriculture)
• Provincial authorities
• Bolikhamxay
• Savannakhet
• District authorities
• Bolikhan (Bolikhamxay)
• Phire (Savannakhet)
• Village
• 7 villages in Bolikham
• 10 village in Savannakhet

4.3 International non-government organizations.
(see 5 above)
And other international organizations:

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development and capacity building

CIDSE works to strengthen the capacity of villagers to manage their own development activities through training & the provision of materials & technical support

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).

At this point there would appear to be tittle overlap in our respective areas of focus we are happy to talk with very but do not see close cooperation as a possibility at this point on a project

8. What type of input could you provide :

• Consultancy Follow up monthly
• Training
• Specific task, such as

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional

Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA)?—No.

11. Please give your contact information:

The form has been filed in by W.J. Howe Training Advisor, date 9/2/99

3. Action Contre la Faim = (Action against Hunger) =(ACF)

Established in year: 1979

Registered with:

1. What is the philosophy of the organization

Humanitarian, NGO, non-profit, non-political, non-religion. Fight against hunger.

2. Which are the main of specialization?

World wide :

• Nutrition
• Food security (agriculture)
• Water and Sanitation
• Health
• Disaster preparedness

In Lao PDR

• Focus currency on :
• Food security
• Clean water and sanitation
• Disaster preparedness

3. The capacity of the organization

3.1 Personnel (Separate full time and part time)

Changing at moment

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

Yes.

3.3 Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

Funding sources: ACF, EU (ECHO and DGS and DIPECHO), French Private Companies

3.4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

ACF always closely coordinates with other organisation working in the same field (geographically or technically) when possible and useful we also collaborate with other Orgs by providing complementary activities in certain place to those implemented by the other Orgs

Examples in Luang Namtha: EU, GTZ, ESF, EED

And in Sekong UNDP, MSF

3.5. Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies
• Ministry of Health (especially Nam Saat)
• Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Social Welfare
• Provincial authorities
• Of Sekong and Luang Namtha
• (Future interest in Attapeu)
• District authorities
• Sekong: Kalum and Dahchung
• Luang Namtha: almost all but current focus on Male
• Communes

4. International non-government organizations

Many such as ESF, MSF, EED, etc,
And other international organizations:

UNDP
EU

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development adn capacity building

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).

In principle yes, but it would depend on what type of project, where, under which conditions etc.

8. What type of input could you provide:

• Consultancy

Yes, if activity corresponds to/into up to ACF project in the field which is already in implementation

• Training

• Specific task, such as

In field of clean water supply health education food security/Rural development agriculture

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

I expect to hear more about what you are planning to do and thus what you expect from NGOs before you ask us what our expectations are.

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional

Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA)?

No

11. Please give your contact information :

The form has been filed in by Danielle de Knoche, date 26/399

4. ZOA-LAO PDR

Established in year: 1991

Registered with Ministry of Labor and Soc Welfare

1. What is the philosophy of the organization

ZOA is a Christian agency aiming in Lao PDR to support the repatriation and especially the reintegration of Lao refugees into Lao society. High value is given to participation of the target group, both repatriates and surrounding communities.

2. Which are the main areas of specialization?

3. The capacity of the organization

3.1 Personnel (Separate full time and part time)

Expatriate:

National

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

3.3 Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

Funding sources: Nether Land government Embassies

4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

4.1 Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies
• Min of LSW MOAP
• MOE MOFA
• Provincial authorities
• PLSW PAFO
• PE DLWU
• District authorities
• DLSW DAFO
• DE DLWU
• Communes
• All villages of target area

4.2 International non-government organizations.

EED
W Concern
Concern
Consortium

And other international organizations:

UNHCR
EUFAR
UNDP
GTZ-NaWaCop

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development and capacity building

We focus on sustainable use of natural resources by village based development activities like agening water uses groups, community foresters training. Land allocation facilitation

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).

At this first phase it is not so clear what our contribution could be but maybe in phase II

8. What type of input could you provide ?

• Consultancy
• Training
• Specific task, such as Manage a Sub-project

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA)?

We are waiting in 3 target areas and that is for the period 1999-2000 the limit we work in the Nam Ngum Watershed area that is a possible area of involvement

11. Please give your contact information:

The form has been filed in by Bram Vom Grootheest, date 22/2/99

5. OXFAM SOLIDARITY (BELGIUM)

Established in year 1993

Registered with Ministry of Agriculture

1. What is the philosophy of the organization

Strengthen the local organizations at the village, district and province level to assure that they can elaborate, realise and evaluate the projects. In this sense OXFAM doesn’t implement projects itself

2. Which are the main area of specialization?

• Sustainable agriculture and irrigation
• Health
• Education

3. The capacity of the organization

Support the development plan of the RDC in a district level

3.1 Personnel (Separate full time and part time)

1. Coordinator
2. Project Adviser
3. Project Officer
4. Administration assistant

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

1. Training of Trainers
2. PRA

3.3 Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

4.1 Local non-government organizations.

• Sustainable Agriculture Forum
• Champa.
• Gender Development Group

4.2 Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies
• Provincial authorities
• RDC Savannakhet
• Fisheries and Live Stock Department Savannakhet
• District authorities
• Sekong District
• PhoneSoung Center
• Communes

4.3 International non-government organizations.

Several other NGO (CAA, CUSO, CIDSE, Etc.)

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was.

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development and capacity building

OXFAM doesn’t work direct with the villages but we give training to the district staff to ensure a participatory way of planning and realization of the project

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).

If it possible to include it in the program

We hear with our partners

8. What type of input could you provide :

• Consultancy : In the methodological approach
• Training: PRA/Credits

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional

Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA)?

We want to respect the methodology and the projects of our partner.

11. Please give your contact information:

The form has been filed in by VAN DER BORGHT/COORDINATOR, date 10/2/99

6. NORWEGIAN CHURCH AID (NCA)

Established in year: 1948

Registered with Government of Norway

1. What is the philosophy of the organization

2. Which are the main of specialization?

3. The capacity of the organization

3.1 Personnel (Separate full time and part time) VTE Office 7Lao/2 expert

1. Boueo Rural development project 16 Lao/1expert
2. Luang Namtha RDP 22 Lao/2 Expert
3. HIV/AIDS Prevention project 1 Lao
4. Bundmess prevention Project 4 Lao
5. Attapeu Rural development project 5 Lao

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

Yes, quite a variety, too much to mention

3.3. Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

Over $2 million for the 2 years combined

4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

A variety of Organization
QSL, SCF-UK. PADEC, CHAMPA, UNDCP, GTZ, OXFAM and others
Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies: MFA, CIC, MAF
• Provincial authorities: DoH, Do A/F, DoE, WU
• District authorities: same as provincial

International non-government organizations: QSL, SCF-UU, OXFAM AND OTHERS

And other international organizations: UNDCP, GTZ, UNAIDS, UNICDF

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development and capacity building

Adhering to principles such as: genuine participation, local realities , small scale, low risk, feasibility, accountability etc

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).

Depends how cooperation is defined, what would be expected from NCA in terms of inputs, how much time would we needed from existing staff, tend to be reserved towards taking on more work

8. What type of input could you provide

• Consultancy
• Training
• Specific task, such as

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional

11. Please give your contact information :

The form has been filed in by Henk Veerding, date 16/2/99

7. JVC Laos

Established in year 1989

Registered with

1. What is the philosophy of the organization
Towards the creation of a society where all the peoples on earth can live in harmony with each other and with nature

1. JVC supports people in various parts of the world who are struggling to improve their living conditions despite socially imposed hard ships
2. JVC also works towards evolving new lifestyle and human relationships which ensure and are based on the protection and revitalisation of the global environment

2. Which are the main areas of specialization?

3. The capacity of the organization

3.1 Personnel (separate full time and part time)

All staff are full time

1. Expatriate 3 (Japanese)
2. National 4

3.2 Has your staff received training in special skills by participation in e.g. training courses, seminars, study tours, etc. Give details and length of training.

Study tour to Thailand to learn Natural Agriculture & Preservation Forestry

3.3 Estimated annual budget 1998 and 1999

1998 – 83.000 $

1999 – 83.000 $

Funding sources : Private groups and individuals in Japan, Keidanren. Japanese Government, UN, Canada Embassy, etc.

4. Please list co-operation with other organizations

4.1 Local non-government organizations. No.

4.2 Various national authorities, such as

• Central government agencies
• Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry
• Provincial authorities
• Vientiane Province
• Khammouane Province
• District authorities
• Hin Heup district in VTP
• 5 district in KMP
• Communes

4.3 International non-government organizations, No.
And other international organizations : No.

5. In which provinces is your organization working and in which area of specialization? If you have participated in special projects please give the name of the projects and which the implementing agency was

6. Please describe the manner in which your organization is working with village-based development adn capacity building

1. Recognition of indigenous wisdom & cultural diversity
2. Conservation and enrichment of natural environment, and community based management of local resources that are vital for livelihood security
3. Active participation of local communities in all stages of projects and support to local initiatives
4. Development of peoples potentials and abilities including inner growth
5. Collective self reliance and regional autonomy
6. Gender equality

7. Would you like co-operate with the Regional Environment Technical Assistance project (RETA).
No.

8. What type of input could you provide :

• Consultancy Follow up monthly
• Training

• Natural agriculture training
• Gender training

• Specific task, such as

• Workshop on Pesticides, Preservation seeds, natural Pesticides
• Study tour to model villages of natural agriculture

9. What would be your expectations with regards to the above-mentioned involvement?

10. Are there any special restrictions/official concerns relating to your involvement in the Regional

11. Please give your contact information:

The form has been filed in by Izuni Tsukanoto, Project Coordinator, date 9/2/99

B ANNEX II: DECREE ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NGOs

Unofficial translation

Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity

DECREE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs) IN THE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

• Based on the Constitution of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic,
• Pursuant to Law 01/95 of March 8, 1995, on the Government of the Lao PDR,
• At the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs,

The Prime Minister decrees the following:

CHAPTER I

General Provisions

Article 1

This decree on the Administration of Non-Governmental Organizations in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic outlines regulations pertaining to the organization, operation, rights and obligations of Non-Governmental Organizations, and aims at creating conditions favourable and suitable for their operations and ensuring external contributions to socio-economic development and environmental protection in the Lao PDR.

Article 2

Non-Governmental Organizations, hereinafter called NGOs, refer to entities holding the legal status of NGOs and conducting development or humanitarian development activities without any profit-seeking or any other purposes inconsistent with the policy guidelines, laws, regulations and fine traditions of the Lao PDR.

Article 3

NGOs allowed to operate in the Lao PDR shall meet the following conditions:

1. Status of juridical entity in compliance with the laws and regulations of their country of origin or where their headquarters are based;
2. Clear by-laws;
3. Sound financial status;
4. Acknowledgement by the international community.

CHAPTER II

Issuance, Extension, Amendment and Withdrawal of Permits

Article 4

NGOs preparing to conduct assistance activities in the Lao PDR shall require a permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under different forms according to the following scope and features:

1. Operating permit;
2. Project office permit; and
3. Representative office permit.

Article 5

The operation Permit allows the relevant NGO to operate in the Lao PDR as follows:

1. Contact and inquiries with the relevant organizations of the Lao PDR to assess needs and draft project documents to be submitted for approval;
2. Monitoring of assistance projects executed by Lao agencies.

Article 6

The Project Office Permit allows NGO representatives executing assistance projects to open their project offices at the central and/or local level in Laos for the implementation of project activities.

Article 7

The Representative Office Permit allows NGOs to establish representative offices in Vientiane in view of ensuring efficient operations.

NGOs which will be authorized to set up representative offices shall have adequately and efficiently implemented assistance projects in the Lao PDR for at least 5 years, provided that projects are suitably budgeted (of a minimum of US Dollar five hundred thousand per project, excluding salaries, office travel and insurance expenses) and may be implemented in the long-term (at least 2 years).

Article 8

On-going projects shall be monitored and assessed on-site on a regular basis by the relevant Lao agencies and NGOs. Each evaluation and assessment shall be recorded and signed by both parties concerned.

Article 9

NGO personnel shall be made of expatriates authorized by the Ministry of foreign Affairs as requested by NGOs to conduct activities in the Lao PDR according to the conditions mentioned under Article 4 of this Decree.

Lao citizens employed by NGOs shall be considered as local staff.

Article 10

NGOs wishing to apply for permits mentioned under Article 4 of this Decree shall be required to submit complete documentation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for consideration. Upon receiving such application, the Ministry of foreign Affairs shall notify its decision to the relevant NGOs within:

1. Thirty (30) days in the case of an operation permit;
2. Sixty (60) days in the case of a project office permit; and
3. Ninety (90) days in the case of a representative office

Article 11

A permit issued for the first time shall be effective for a period not exceeding:

1. Six (6) months in the case of NGO operations as provided under Article 5.1;
2. One (1) year for NGO operations as provided under Article 5.2;
3. Two (2) years in the case of a project office permit; and
4. Four (4) years in the case of a representative office permit.

Where the extension of any of the above mentioned permits is required, NGOs shall submit an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within thirty (30) days prior to the permit’s expiry. Each extension shall not exceed the first permit’s period of effectiveness.

NGO shall notify the issuance and/or extension of permits within thirty (30) days to the central and/or local level line agencies in charge of their projects.

Article 12

NGOs intending to amend issued permits, - such as changes in names and positions, new address of the project office or representative office, replacement of the project director or representative, Changes in the number of personnel, transfer of personnel from one project to another and modification to the scope and nature of their operations, shall apply to the Ministry of foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall provide and answer in writing thirty (30) days from the application’s receipt.

Article 13

NGOs shall terminate their activities in the following cases:

1. Expiry of the permit
2. Decision by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to cancel the permit under Article 17 of this Decree.
3. The assistant project is completed.
4. NGOs shall be responsible for the complete settlement of all issues related to their operations in the Lao PDR within thirty (30) days prior to the expiry of their permits or within thirty (30) days from the notice of termination.

CHAPTER III

Rights and Obligations of NGOs in the Lao PDR

Article 14

NGOs authorized to set up project offices or representative offices shall be entitled to:

• Rent premises as offices residence
• Employ expatriate personnel as provided under Article 9.1 of this Decree to work in their offices and projects in the Lao PDR as authorized;
• Employ a reasonable number of local staff as provided under Article 9.2 of this Decree according to the scope of work in offices and projects; and
• Import the necessary equipment and materials for their offices, projects and personal belongings into the Lao PDR to meet the working and living requirements of representatives and personnel. The import of such materials, equipment and supplies shall be subject to the laws and regulations of the Lao PDR.

Article 15

NGOs authorized to operate in the Lao PDR shall have the following obligations:

• Operate in compliance with the Lao Government’s policy guidelines in respect with the laws, regulations and fine traditions of the Lao PDR;
• Operate within the scope and nature of activities provided by permits, agreements, memorandums of understanding and/or assistance projects signed by the relevant authorities of the Lao PDR and the relevant officers of the assistance agencies;
• Be responsible for their activities in Lao PDR;
• Submit semi-annual and annual reports on the joint implementation of their assistance projects with the relevant Lao agencies to the Ministry of foreign Affairs;
• Prepare reports and explanatory documents in relation with issues pertaining to their activities to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when requested; and
• Prepare final reports in collaboration with the relevant line agencies of the Lao PDR on project implementation to the Ministry of foreign Affairs.

CHAPTER IV

Awards and Sanctions

Article 16

NGOs and NGO personnel providing appropriate and efficient assistance in the Lao PDR shall be awarded by the Lao Government.

Article 17

NGOs failing to conduct activities in compliance with their permits, the relevant regulations and/or to consistently abide by the provisions of this Decree shall be ordered to temporarily suspend the implementation of their projects, terminate their projects, or their permits shall be withdrawn according to the nature of such failure.

Article 18

NGO personnel conducting activities inconsistent with the Lao Government’s policy guidelines, in breach of the laws, regulations and fine traditions of the Lao PDR shall be subject to proceedings as provided by the laws of the Lao PDR.

CHAPTER V

Final provisions

Article 19

NGOs and their personnel performing assistance activities in the Lao pDR before and after the entry into force of this Decree shall comply with its provisions.

Article 20

NGOs conducting assistance activities in the Lao PDR prior to the entry into force of this Decree shall apply for permits as follows:

1. NGOs authorized to open representative offices shall not be required to reapply, but shall submit an application to the Ministry of foreign Affairs within sixty (60) days from this Decree’s effective date for the issuance of permits as provided under Article 11 of this Decree.
2. NGOs operating through their project offices in the Lao PDR shall submit an application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within sixty (60) days from this Decree’s effective date for the issuance of permits as provided under Article 11 of this Decree.

Article 21

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall outline regulations and recommendations on the application of this Decree. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall be entitled to convene meetings between officers of the relevant governmental agencies to assess the implementation of projects by NGOs and give the necessary guidance to officers of concerned line agencies and local administration for the proper implementation of this Decree.

Article 22

Ministries, central level organizations, provinces, Vientiane Municipality and Special Zone shall have the duty to extend close cooperation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the proper and efficient implementation of this Decree, and shall be directly responsible for NGO’s activities within their sectors and localities. Where this Decree is breached, reports shall be made to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in view of timely solutions. In the case of prominent achievements and proper compliance with the laws and regulations of the Lao PDR, reports shall be similarly made in view of considering appropriate awards.

Article 23

The decree is effective 30 days from its signing. Any provisions and regulations inconsistent with this Decree are superseded.

Prime Minister

Sisavath Keobounphanh