How Better Roads Are Transforming Communities in Laos

The World Bank Southeast Asia Regional Economic Corridor and Connectivity Project is upgrading an Asian Highway and streamlining border procedures to increase job opportunities through better connectivity across Thailand, the Lao PDR, and Viet Nam. In northern Laos, the project is revitalizing communities by improving secondary roads that connect to rural villages, improving road safety, and increasing access to markets, public services, and opportunities. Learn more: https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/fea... 00:00 Introduction - the Corridor 00:53 Connecting Villagers to Services and Opportunity 01:48 Road Improvements and Connectivity 03:09 The Software of an Economic Corridor 04:41 Consultation and Impact 💬 Subtitles (CC) available English ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org