Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project Lao PDR ADB Loan 3156-LAO Tourism Development Department Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism

PCU Quarterly Progress Report No. 17

1st January – 31st March 2019

A. Introduction and Basic Data

ADB loan number: 3156-LAO Project title: Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project Project Number: 46293-003 Implementation Period: 14 January 2015 - 31 December 2020 Borrower: Government of Lao PDR, Ministry of Finance Executing Agency: Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) Implementing Agencies: Departments of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) of Champasak, Khammouane, and Oudomxay Provinces Estimated Project Cost: US$ 43.57 million ADB Financing: US$ 40.00 million Counterpart Financing: US$ 3.57 million

Status of project financing:

Total ADB loan Counterpart Cofinancing Expenditure Projection for this 8.750 8.539 0.211 none reporting period 2019: 2019Year to Date Project 1.574 1.521 0.053 none Expenditures: Total Project Expenditures: 17.064 16.165 0.899 none

Date of loan approval: 8 September 2014 Date of loan signing: 27 October 2014 Date of loan effectiveness: 14 January 2015

Reporting Period: 1st January – 31st March 2019

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a. Project Scope

1. The GMS Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (GMS-TIIG) in Lao PDR is financed by a US$ 40 million loan from the Asian Development Bank with additional budgetary resources of US$3.57 million sourced from the Government of Lao PDR. Target provinces are Champasak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang and Oudomxay. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is the executing agency responsible for the coordination of the project. Implementing agencies are the Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Departments of Information, Culture and Tourism of Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang and Oudomxay Provinces.

2. The impact of the project will be increased tourism employment for people living in underdeveloped segments of the GMS Central Corridor. The outcome will be increased tourism receipts in Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay. By 2019, aggregate annual tourism receipts in the project provinces will increase to $330 million, helping to stimulate the creation of 27,000 additional tourism-related jobs by 2025. Based on current workforce participation rates, it is expected that 50% of these jobs will be held by women.

3. The project outputs are (i) improved last-mile tourism access infrastructure, (ii) improved environmental services in cross-border tourism centers, (iii) strengthened institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth, and (iv) effective project implementation and knowledge management.

4. Project areas for Outputs 1 and 2 include the venerated Buddhist shrines That Sikhottabong and Xang Cave; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites and National Protected Areas in Champasak, Khammouane, and Luang Prabang; and the Chom Ong Cave in Oudomxay, which has 16 km of underground passages.

5. Output 3 complements infrastructure investments in Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay, and augment ongoing ADB assistance in Champasak by building capacity to (i) improve destination management, (ii) promote small and medium-sized enterprise development, and (iii) prevent the negative social and environmental impacts of tourism. The focus will be on assisting residents better understand the challenges and opportunities that tourism growth presents, and widening access to tourism-related economic opportunities such as retail services, food and craft production, recreation services, and wage employment in hotels and guesthouses.

6. Output 4 focuses on counterpart capacity building to ensure that financial management and procurement, civil works design and supervision, environmental and social safeguards monitoring, and the preparation of operation and maintenance (O&M) plans for project facilities is compliant with ADB and government requirements. Output 4 will support knowledge management and training programs that are aligned with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations tourism standards, help steer tourists to project provinces by intensifying the promotion of multi-country tour circuits in GMS corridors in cooperation with the private sector, and assist the participating countries develop common systems to collect and report tourism statistics to facilitate informed decision making and the formulation of sound policies.

b. Summary of Project Progress

7. Implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project in Lao PDR (GMS-TIIG) is progressing. The Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism (MICT) is effectively fulfilling its role as the project’s executing agency and has established organizational and staffing structures, and is conforming to implementation

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arrangements. Activities are well underway and outputs being achieved as outlined and specified under D.4. “Assessment of Implementation Progress”.

8. Time elapsed since grant effectiveness is 70.83%, with overall weighted progress of implementation of 83.8% and disbursement to date of 46.51%. Implementation of Output 1 and 2 subprojects are accelerating. All contracts for civil works packages have been awarded and physical progress for infrastructure subprojects under Output 1 is estimated at 65% and under output 2 at 100%.

9. Although activity implementation for outputs 3 and 4 are on track, PIUs report issues related to low capacity in understanding how to implement certain activities and administrative procedures. This is being addressed through increased assistance from PCU and project consultants to the provinces with activity implementation.

c. Weighted progress:

10. Project progress by weighted activity is 83.8% as calculated in attachment B. Figure 1 illustrates the percentage of project progress relative to percentage of project funds disbursed and time elapsed.

Figure 1: Time Elapsed, Disbursement and Weighted Activity Progress

100 90 83.8 80 79 73.35 70 69.42 64.28 60 55.16 50

42.95 Time Elapsed Percent % Percent 40 36.61 30 Disbursement 25.69 20 20.8 Weighted Progress 17.68 14.9 10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Quarter

B. Utilization of Funds

11. As of 31 March 2019, cumulative contract awards (CA) under the ADB loan is $27.503 million, which represents 75.97% while cumulative disbursements are $16.836 million, which represents 46.51% of net loan amount of $36.201 million. For 2019 achievement, cumulative contract awards of $27.503 million represents 100% of cumulative (March 2019) e-Ops contract award projection of $27.003 million while disbursement of $16.836 million represents 106.6% of cumulative (March 2019) e-Ops disbursement projection of $15.794 million. After the midterm review mission, ADB projections were revised to reflect actual achievements and revised implementation plan. Due to this, the Project is rated as an “on track” Project. For 2019, the 3

Project has achieved actual contract awards of $0.499 million and disbursement of $1.843 million against yearly projection of $8.521 million and $8.539 million.

Table 1: Loan Allocation, Contacts Awards, Disbursement and Balance (31 March 2019)

Status of Loan As of 31 March 2019

Original Current Contract Uncommitted Undisbursed Curr Allocation Allocation Awards Disbursement a/ Balance Balance 01 Works US$ 2 4,599,722 2 2,261,371 16,276,502 6,754,386 5,984,869 15,506,985 SDR 1 5,948,000 1 5,948,000 11,635,624 4,776,545 4,312,376 11,171,455 02 Equipment US$ 1 ,469,998 1 ,861,120 1,467,576 1,448,350 393,544 412,769 SDR 9 53,000 1 ,331,254 1,047,738 1,033,889 283,516 297,365 03 Consulting Services US$ 2 ,460,281 4 ,253,224 4,215,700 2,230,366 37,525 2,022,859 SDR 1 ,595,000 3 ,052,888 3,025,690 1,595,591 27,198 1,457,297 Capacity Buiding and 04 Training US$ 2 ,634,583 5 ,608,986 4,480,026 4,276,560 1,128,960 1,332,426 SDR 1 ,708,000 4 ,009,988 3,196,652 3,050,088 813,336 959,899 05 Recurrent Costs US$ 1 ,437,606 1 ,505,734 1,063,388 964,378 442,346 541,356 SDR 9 32,000 1 ,077,870 759,190 687,870 318,680 390,000 06 Interest Charges US$ 7 89,758 7 12,073 - 162,290 712,073 549,783 SDR 5 12,000 5 12,000 - 115,928 512,000 396,072 07 Unallocated US$ 6 ,043,696 - - - - - SDR 4 ,284,000 - - - - - 99 Imprest Account US$ - - 6 47 - 1,000,000 - 647 - 1,000,647 SDR - - 720,881 - - 720,881 4 0,000,000 3 6,201,861 27,503,192 16,836,330 8,698,669 19,365,531 2 5,932,000 2 5,932,000 19,664,893 11,980,793 6,267,107 13,951,207

Percent to Loan Amount 75.97% 46.51%

Table 2: 2018 Contract Awards and Disbursement by Quarter

Contract Awards 2015 0.582 0.000 2.971 0.220 3.773 3.773 2016 0.427 0.373 0.706 0.000 1.506 5.279 2017 0.455 2.616 1.173 14.641 18.885 24.164 2018 0.845 0.544 0.493 0.958 2.839 27.003 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Cum Projection 0.000 5.834 2.408 0.279 8.521 2 7.003 Actual 0.499 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.499 27.503 Percent #DIV/0! 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 101.9% Disbursement 2015 1.000 0.002 0.000 0.669 1.671 1.671 2016 0.412 0.383 0.524 0.422 1.741 3.412 2017 0.688 0.312 0.747 1.609 3.356 6.768 2018 0.791 2.995 1.669 2.770 8.225 14.993 2019 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Cum Projection 0.800 3.000 3.000 1.739 8.539 1 5.794 Actual 1.843 0.000 0.000 0.000 1.843 16.836 Percent 230.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.6% 106.6%

12. ADB has approved an extension in the loan closing from 31 December 2019 to 31 December 2020, and reallocation of loan proceeds. The reallocation of loan proceeds included the transfer from 4

contingency to equipment, consulting services and capacity building and training, and recurrent costs categories. So, the contract awards are now within the revised reallocation but on the overall, project cost overrun is not yet envisaged. Although to date, the US$ equivalent of the ADB Loan of SDR25,932 million has reduced from $40 million to US$36.201 million.

C. Project Purpose

a. Implementation Arrangements

13. To date, implementation arrangements conform to the arrangements described in the Report and Recommendation of the President to the Board of Directors (RRP) and the Project Implementation Manual (PAM). The only change that has been made to date is to the implementation period, which has been revised to January 2015-December 2019 with estimated completion date 31 December 2019, to align with actual loan effectiveness.

14. The status of procurement and consulting services is shown in table 3. Detailed arrangements referring to the implementation progress are outlined in Chapter D. “Implementation Progress”.

Table 3: Status of project implementation arrangements compared to those in the RRP Aspects Arrangements Status 31.3.2019

Implementation period November 2014–June 2019 January 2015-December 2019 Estimated completion 30 June 2019 31 December 2019 date Management (i) Subregional steering Vice minister, MICT; senior officials representing the Implemented committee Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Viet Nam (rotating chair)

(ii) National steering Vice minister, MICT (chair); vice governors of Implemented committee Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay; senior officials representing MPWT, MPI, MOF, MONRE, and LWU (members) (iii) Provincial steering Vice governor (chair); DICT, DPWT, DONRE, LWU, and Implemented committees LNF of participating provinces (members) (iv) Executing agency Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism Implemented (v) Project coordination Tourism Development Department, MICT (6 PCU staff) Implemented unit (vi) Implementing DICT of participating provinces Implemented agencies (vii) Implementation Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay PIUs with Implemented units full-time DICT and DPWT counterparts (14 staff in each PIU); Champassak PIU with full-time DICT counterparts (11 staff in the PIU) Procurement International competitive 3 contracts $27,765,000 Contracts on (i) $ 2,145,870 bidding Access and Envl $4,563,596 Improvements at $9,566,035 Xang Cave & That Sikhottabong (ii) Chomong Cave Access and (iii) Chomphet and Ban Xang Hai Tham Ting Cave Access Improvements awarded

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National competitive bidding 1 contract $220,000 Contract for the $ 219,900 procurement of 6 units double cab pick ups was signed on 20 October 2015 and 6 units delivered (2 units PCU and 4 units PIUs) Shopping 32 $544,500 30 contracts $ 231,206 contracts Consulting services Firm (QCBS) 154 person- $1,650,000 Contract with the $ 1,958,528 months Eptisa Servicios was signed on 23 September 2015, and firm mobilized in November 2015. Firm (CQS) Lump sum $52,000 Contract with $126,500 for audit ACCMIN Consulting and Services Co Ltd was signed on 21 December 2015 and auditor mobilized in January 2016 Individuals 119 person- $884,000 5 individual $ 961,116 months consultants for 81 person-months engaged in Q1 +$36,500 2015. additional inputs The second batch National Tourism of individual Destination consultants (5 Management positions, 8pm and Training international and Specialist 15 pm national) has been +$34,168 engaged Q1 additional inputs 2016. National Gender and Social Development Specialist

+$139,072 additional inputs and revised TOR International Heritage Specialist (expanded scope to include tasks of the International Tourism Specialist/Deputy Team Leader) Retroactive financing Advanced action for consultant recruitment requested Advance action for recruitment of and/or advance Retroactive financing not requested consultants was used. contracting Disbursement The loan proceeds will be disbursed in accordance with Compliant. ADB's Loan Disbursement Handbook (2012, as amended from time to time) and detailed arrangements agreed upon between the government and ADB.

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b. Status of Development Objectives

15. Development objectives are on track, no remedial measures are required based on the current project scope and implementation arrangements. Changes to the key assumptions and risks that affect attainment of the development objectives are not deemed necessary at this stage. The project’s viability and accomplishment of immediate objectives are not at risk.

D. Implementation Progress

a. Project Organization and Management

i. Implementation Arrangements:

16. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) has appointed its Vice Minister to serve as the Lao PDR representative on the project’s Subregional Project Steering Committee. At the national level, the Vice Minister of MICT serves as the National Project Steering Committee Chairman. Appointed members of the National Steering Committee are the Vice Governors of Champasak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay; and senior officials representing MPWT, MPI, MOF, MONRE, and LWU.

17. At the provincial level, the Provincial Steering Committees have been also established in each province. The Committees are chaired by the provincial Vice Governors, with members of DICT, DPWT, DONRE, LWU, and LNF of participating provinces.

ii. Establishment of PCU and PIU’s:

18. A Project Coordination Unit (PCU) with 6 full time staff has been established in the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism headquarters building in Vientiane. Four project Implementation Units (PIU) have been established in the provinces Champasak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay.

19. Each PIU is staffed with 6 to 12 individuals. A roster of PCU and PIU staff and project consultants active during this reporting period is shown in attachment D. Equipment and materials to outfit each PIU are being purchased as needed and within budgetary resources available.

iii. Organization and Staffing of PCU and PIU’s:

20. The PCU consists of a National Project Director, National Project Manager, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Office Manager and Office Assistant. Each PIU is staffed with a team of existent government employees and externally recruited staff. Details with progress assessment are shown in Table 4, and a staff roster with names in attachment D.

Table 4: Progress assessment on staffing of PCU and PIUs Position Plan Status Comments 31.3.2019

PCU Staff Number of staff Project Director – Government 1 1 Project Manager – Government 1 1 Financial Controller (Finance & Procurement 1 1 Supervision) – Government Chief Accountant - Externally Hired 1 1 7

Position Plan Status Comments 31.3.2019 Office Manager (Safeguards and Monitoring 1 1 Coordination) - Externally Hired Office Assistant - Externally Hired 1 1 Total 6 6

PIU Staff Number of staff PIU Supervisor – Government 4 4 PIU Director – Government 4 4 PIU Manager – Government 4 4 Finance Officer – Government 4 4 Accountant - Externally Hired 4 4 Secretary - Externally Hired 4 4 Tourism Team Tourism Coordinator – Government 4 4 Training Specialist – Government 4 4 Tourism Planner – Government 4 4 Marketing and Product Development 4 4 Specialist – Government Infrastructure team Civil Works Coordinator – Government 3 3 Engineer – Government 3 3 Surveyor – Government 3 3 Safeguards Specialist – Government 3 3 Total 58 58

iv. Internal operations that may impact on the implementation arrangements or project progress:

21. Since the reorganization and merging between the former Lao National Tourism Administration and the Ministry of Information and Culture – to become Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) – approval processes and coordination among the Ministry, PCU and PIUs have become more complicated and time-consuming than they used to be.

b. Consulting Services

i. Recruitment and Performance of Consultants

22. Consultants have been recruited in accordance with the consulting service requirements outlined in the PAM. Using advance action for recruitment, MICT has recruited a number of individual consultants to assist with implementation of outputs 3 and 4, and a consulting firm (EPTISA Servicios De Ingenieria S.L. in association with Lao Asie Consultants Group) to assist with implementation of output 1 and 2 infrastructure subprojects, which mobilized in November 2015. Details of recruited consultant’s inputs and general performance are reflected in Table 5.

23. The recruitment of the external auditing firm was slightly delayed, but the firm eventually mobilized in early 2016.

24. The first International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader, Ms Conny Fuchs, resigned in March 2017, and was replaced by Mr. Paul Eshoo. Following Mr Eshoo’s resignation in April 2018, ADB approved assigning the tasks of the Deputy Team Leader to Mr Rik Ponne, the International Heritage Specialist, who has team leader experience from a previous ADB- financed tourism project at MICT. 8

Table 5: Details of recruited consultant's inputs and general performance

Performance

Highly Not Satis- Position Main Inputs Satis- Satis- factory factory factory

Project Management and Civil Engineering Support (firm)

Supervise the international and national PMCES consultants and direct and supervise all aspects of the project’s detailed design, documentation, International Civil contracting and supervision of all civil ✓ Engineer/ Team Leader engineering works connected with the realization of the infrastructure subprojects under Outputs 1 and 2.

Assist the International Engineer/Team Leader (ICE/TL) by supervising and coordinating the inputs of the National Civil Engineers and direct National Lead Civil ✓ support to the PIU Infrastructure Teams in the Engineer preparation of Output 1 and 2 detailed engineering and architectural designs and bidding documents.

Assist the International Civil Engineer / Team Leader (ICE/TL), under the direct supervision of the National Lead Civil Engineer (NLCE), to ✓ National Civil Engineer 1 support the PIU Infrastructure Teams in the

preparation of Output 1 and 2 detailed engineering and architectural designs and bid documents.

Update the projects Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and provincial Environmental International Management Plans (EMPs) at detailed design ✓ Environmental Specialist stage, and assist the PIUs with overall environmental management of the implementation of the subprojects.

Provide assistance to the International Environmental Specialist (IES) including acquisition of new information to update the National Environmental ✓ provincial EMPs at detailed design, and work Specialist with the PIU with overall environmental management of the implementation of the subprojects.

Update the Resettlement Plans (RP) and International Social Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), develop capacity Safeguards Specialist of national, provincial and local officials ✓ (Resettlement & responsible for their implementation and put in Indigenous Peoples) place mechanisms for internal monitoring during implementation.

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Performance

Highly Not Satis- Position Main Inputs Satis- Satis- factory factory factory

Assist the International Social Safeguards Specialist (ISSS) in updating the Resettlement National Social Plans (RPs) and Indigenous Peoples Plan (IPP), Safeguards Specialist including coordinating the Detailed Measurement ✓ (Resettlement & Survey, and support the PCU in all aspects of Indigenous Peoples) implementing the updated social safeguards plans

Detailed design and supervision consultants to ensure that the operational designs, and construction of the planned walkways and ✓ International Speleologist lighting inside caves do not negatively affect the rock formations, streams if present, and wildlife that inhabit the caves.

Assist in the design and implementation of an archaeological impact assessment (AIA) and will International ensure the AIA is conducted according to ✓ Archaeologist international best practices, and ADB and Government guidelines

Working closely with the PCU-based National Project Manager, Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and safeguards consultants on International Monitoring establishing and building the capacity among ✓ and Evaluation Specialist relevant PCU, PIU staff to implement a Project Performance Management System (PPMS) to monitor and evaluate the project during implementation.

Support the International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (IMES) with establishing and building the capacity among relevant PCU, National Monitoring and ✓ PIU staff to implement a Project Performance Evaluation Specialist Management System (PPMS) to monitor and evaluate the project during implementation.

Destination Management and Capacity Building Support (individual consultants)

Direct and supervise all aspects of the project’s destination management capacity building International Tourism support (Output 3), assist the International Civil Specialist / Deputy Team ✓ Engineer/Team Leader (ICE/TL) in the overall Leader supervision of the international and national consultants

Support the International Tourism Specialist/Deputy Team Leader (ITS/DTL) in all National Tourism aspects of the project’s destination management Destination Management ✓ capacity building support (Output 3), coordinate and Training Specialist with appropriate PCU/PIU staff and other destination management consultants.

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Performance

Highly Not Satis- Position Main Inputs Satis- Satis- factory factory factory

International Public- Advise on public-private partnership (PPP) Private Partnership arrangements for PPP opportunities identified ✓ Specialist during the project preparation phase

Prepare and build the capacity within PCU and PIUs to implement comprehensive heritage International Heritage interpretation programs at selected cultural and ✓ Specialist national heritage sites included in the project supported destinations

Review and operationalize the Gender Action National Gender and Plan (GAP), the Consultation and Participation ✓ Social Development Plans, and the Stakeholder Communication

Specialist Strategy and assist with capacity development of PCU and provincial PIUs to carry them out.

International Small and Planning tourism-related small and medium Medium Enterprise sized enterprise development interventions in ✓ Development Specialist the project supported destinations

Assist the International SME Development Specialist with the planning of tourism-related National Tourism Small enterprise development interventions in the and Medium Enterprise ✓ project supported destinations, and be Development Specialist responsible for supporting the PIUs with the subsequent implementation of these programs

Financial Management and Procurement Support (individual consultants)

Work closely with the PCU and liaise with the International Financial ADB to ensure that financial management and Management and procurement guidelines of the ADB and the ✓ Procurement Specialist government are applied and implemented efficiently and effectively.

Work under the direction to the International National Financial Financial management and Procurement ✓ Management and Specialist and provide support to deliver training

Procurement Specialist to PCU and PIU staff, and supporting the PIU Finance Officers and Accountants.

ii. Consulting services utilized during this reporting period

25. During this reporting period, a total of 8 months of consulting services were utilized, as shown in Table 6.

26. In June 2018, ADB issued a “no-objection” to the requested increase of inputs of the International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader, the National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist and the National Gender and Social Development Specialist (10 person-months each). The inputs of the National Tourism Small & Medium Enterprise Development Specialist had previously been increased by 15 person-months. These revised inputs are indicated in Table 6. 11

Table 6: Consulting services utilized during this reporting period No. Months Cumulative Total months Position/Firm utilized for Months allocated in this quarter Utilized PAM Project Management and Civil Engineering Support (firm) 34 (4 in the International Civil Engineer/ Team Leader 2 20 extension) 54 (4 in the National Lead Civil Engineer 3 4.73 extension) National Civil Engineer 1 3 4.73 12 International Environmental Specialist 6 National Environmental Specialist 0 0.68 12 International Social Safeguards Specialist 1 2 3 (Resettlement & Indigenous Peoples) National Social Safeguards Specialist 1 2 12 (Resettlement & Indigenous Peoples) International Speleologist 0 1.25 2 International Archaeologist 2 International Monitoring and Evaluation 0 0.63 3 Specialist National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 0 0.73 10 Destination Management and Capacity Building Support (individual consultants) International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team 2 21.5 35 Leader 50 (40 in PAM National Tourism Destination Management and 2 28 + 10 in Training Specialist extension) International Public-Private Partnership 0 2 2 Specialist International Heritage Specialist 0 2 3 National Gender and Social Development 22 (12 in PAM 0 9 Specialist + 10 extension) International Small and Medium Enterprise 0 3 3 Development Specialist National Tourism Small & Medium Enterprise 0 3 3 Value Chain Specialist 27 (12 in PAM National Tourism Small & Medium Enterprise 2 14 + 15 in Development Specialist extension) Financial Management and Procurement Support (individual consultants) International Financial Management and 0.23 4.78 6 Procurement Specialist National Financial Management and 0 3 3 Procurement Specialist TOTAL 14.00 39.00 208.0

c. Goods and Works

i. Procurement of goods and works

27. Procurement procedures to be used (ICB, NCB or Shopping): Procurement of vehicle equipment has followed the national competitive bidding (NCB Goods) in accordance with the approved harmonized ADB/MOF bidding documents, while the procurement of PCU 12

and PIU office equipment and furniture, equipment for DMO partner organizations, heritage interpretation, SME development and solid waste and wastewater management has used the Shopping (SHP Goods) procedure following the approved harmonized ADB/MOF bidding documents (or at least securing quotation from at least 3 suppliers). Procurement of civil works has followed the ADB international competitive bidding (ICB) procedure.

28. Value of contracts: The value of the vehicle equipment contract was $219,900. The PCU and four PIUs office equipment and furniture is estimated to cost $22,000 each (procurement ongoing). Equipment for DMO partner organizations, heritage interpretation, SME development and solid waste and wastewater management estimated cost per package may range from $5,000 to $30,000 (procurement ongoing). The three civil works packages were contracted at $1.90 million, $4.56 million and $9.57 million respectively, and totaled $16.03 million, which is $11.74 million less than the estimated total amount.

29. Specifications: Vehicle equipment consisted of 6 double cab 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. PCU and PIU equipment and furniture vary depending on their needs but may consist of laptop, desktop, printer, photocopier, air conditioner, desks, chairs, and office improvements, etc. Works packages were prepared in accordance with feasibility studies.

30. Status of preparation of bid/documents: Procurement of all NCB Goods and ICB Works packages has been completed. Procurement using shopping method is ongoing.

31. Schedule of advertising of bid invitations: Procurement of all NCB Goods and ICB Works packages has been completed. Procurement using shopping method is ongoing.

32. Status of contract awards: All planned NCG Goods and ICB Works contracts have been awarded. PCU and PIU have awarded the following cumulative contracts under shopping/direct contracting:

Tale 7: Status of contract awards under shopping

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item Description Company/Shop Name USD

1 IT Equipment ( PCU) NVS Computer 10,256.12 2 Furniture ( PCU) Best Computer shop 3,449.81 3 Office Fixtures ( PCU) BTV Contractor company 7,990.60 4 IT Equipment ( PIU LPB) Bandith Computer Technology 9,759.83 5 Furniture ( PIU LPB) Bounteu Shop 8,789.00 6 Office Fixtures ( LPB) Xaysansook shop 3,091.01 7 IT Equipment ( PIU ODX) VLN Computer 7,854.31 8 Furniture ( PIU ODX) Somchi Furniture 6,397.88 9 Office Fixtures ( ODX) Vilada Sole Co., LTD 7,268.46 10 IT Equipment ( PIU KM) Phonethavi Shop 11,931.26 11 Furniture (PIU KM) Sivaly Shop 3,993.57 12 Office Fixtures( KM) Mr Bounphasit ( Tou) 1,472.55 13 IT Equipment ( PIU CPS) Silisomboun Shop 6,124.46 14 Furniture (PIU CPS) Zernnoou Furniture Shop 5,432.70 16 DMO's IT Equipment (LPB) Phong Sa Vanh IT Center 1,043.22 17 Accounting Software (PCU & PIUs) Lao Singapore information Technology 23,650.00 18 IT Equiment for DMO'room (PCU) JLS Computer 6,356.57 19 Logistics for DMO'S office (PCU) Ms Phougvanh 882.46 20 IT Equipment for DMO's room(CPS) Mr Sisomboun Shop 924.68 21 Furniture of DMO's room (CPS) Mr Sisomboun Shop 906.75 22 Improved of DMO's room (CPS) Mr Sisomboun Shop 1,570.09 23 Refrigerator and Stationary of Dmo's officeI (nOsDonXe) Shop 663.32 24 IT Equipment for DMO's room(ODX) Vee L N Shop 1,240.80 25 Furniture of DMO's room (ODX) Amphai Shop 1,510.54 26 IT Equipment of DMO's room (KM) Phonethavi Computer 1,074.15 27 Furniture of DMO's room (KM) Sivaly Shop 2,301.74 28 Furniture Engineering Room 410 1,301.42 29 DMC Equipment - LPB 3,109.09 30 DMO Equipment 1,331.85 31 Computer for DMO Datacom Company Ltd 950.00 Renovation and Design Tourist Facilities - 32 PDS Company 1,450.00 Vang Namngen Equipment and fixtures Tourist 33 Various - CPS 2,784.44 Information Center-Champassack Purchased computer 1 set for DMN 34 members form Tourism Development SOA.Co.,LTD 748.22 Department (3.1.3) Tourism facility improvement along 35 world heritage route (upgrading bridges Duangtawan contractor co.ltd 6,028.25 to Tad Kha) 3.3.2.b 14

Provision of promotional materials ( panels, posters and interpretation signs) 36 Luang Prabang Advertising 6,728.05 of Visit Year for Lao New Year 2018 in Luang Prabagn 3.3.2.b Provision of equipment fo DMN 37 members in Luang Prabang(Computer) Gypsy Home & Kichen 845.51 3.1.3 Provision of gargabe bins in tourist sites 38 The Third Color Tech 825.95 in Luang Prabang 3.7.5.b Design and production of bill boards at 39 borders along North-South Economic 6 Phutsapha Printing Service 1,921.22 corridor 3.3.2.b Provision of equipment and materials of domonstration of textile production on 40 Khamla Furniture 3,365.45 at Phieng Ngam and Chaleunsouk North- South 3.5.3 Environment campaign: provision of 41 garbage bins for tourist sites in Luang Gypsy Home & Kichen 3,021.93 prabang 3.7.5.b PIU Oudomxay produced and installed billboard linking tourism with Luang 42 Kettavong Sign Photo and Printing 8,192.53 Namtha, Xayabouli and 3.3.2.b Final payment for improvement of the 43 information center at , KCG Contruction Co., Ltd 5,609.41 Oudomxay 3.3.2.b Supporting SME Unit : Lao Tradition 44 Manichanh Garden 6,803.61 Garden, Learning Center. 3.5.3 Design and production of bill board and 45 signages to promote TIIGP products in Bouaphanh Sings and Printing Center 4,326.96 Champassack 3.3.2.b Support SME Unit: improvement of 46 Phosi guesthouse's room, second phase, Sisanchaluean Growp Co., Ltd 10,879.59 first payment 3.5.3 Provision of computer set for DMN 47 NSV Computer 2,039.24 member: Planning Unit. 3.1.3 Improvement of toilet in Vangvieng to 48 Anajack Patana Construction sole co., Ltd 4,799.14 be in line with ASEAN standard. 3.7.5.b water management activity: wast clean up and improvement of wall at tourist 49 Anajack Patana Construction sole co., Ltd 4,295.56 spot,Vang Vieng provision of garbage bins 3.7.5.b

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Final payment for supporting SME unit upgrading guesthouse room at ThaLang, 62 Sisanchaluean group co.,Ltd. 10,786.33 Khammouane, to be inline with ASEAN Standard 3.5.3 First payment for improving homestay 63 standard at DoneKho to be in line with Bounchaleun Construction Company Ltd. 4,234.29 ASEAN 3.5.3 First payment supporting SME unit for improving homestay standard to be 64 inline with ASEAN Standard along North- Ms Sengaloun construction and electric materia7l,s8 s1h3o.p42 South Economic Corridor (Phiang Ngam and Nalan Villages) 3.5.3 Supporting SME unit: upgrading guesthouse room of khongkhoun 65 Khammeng construction company co.,Ltd. 3,827.87 Guesthouse, Phontane village along the Loop (Bolikhamxay side) 3.5.3 Provision of equipment and materials for hotel and resturant Association of 66 Champassack for conducting hospitality Anousone Keobouphaphanh Mr 2,349.24 trainings in collaboration with LANITH. 3.5.3

First payment for upgrading rooms at Phosi guesthuoses (second phase) under 67 Sisanchaluean group co.,Ltd. 13,496.65 SME support sub-project along the Loop (Khammouane and Bolikhamxay) 3.5.3

First payment for production of indicative and interpretation signs along 68 Sport Media Sole Co.,Ltd 1,373.86 the Loop (Pakngum, Bolikhamxay side) 3.3.2.b Improvement of fences surrounding 69 embarkation point at Thalang peer (the Sisanchaluean group co.,Ltd. 5,439.28 Loop) 3.3.2.b

First payment for improvement of 70 suspension bridge across Ban Xiengvene Ana Jack Phatana Construction Sole Co.,Ltd 11,707.00 in Khammouane(after flooding) 3.3.2.b

Second payment for production of 71 interpretation Signs at Sithong bridge Khoun Somaloun Mr 1,365.62 and indicative signs to the Loop 3.5.3 Rental of LED screen,light and sound 72 Anti advertising design&Production 1,626.00 system 3.3.2.b

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First payment for improvement of toilet to be in line with ASEAN standard at 73 Phousy Constuction.,Ltd. 9,321.25 Phousi hill ( other side), Luang Prabang. 3.3.2.b Fist payment for renovating small stupas 74 on the slope of Phousi hill,Luang Phousy Constuction.,Ltd. 5,386.21 Prabang 3.3.2.b Improvement of local product shops at 75 Sopkham Village. The Loop Khammouan LSC Company 6,590.06 3.5.3 First payment for improvement of 76 viewing point at Yikseua,waterfall, Phasouk Company 2,333.44 Champassack 3.5.3

First payment for improvement of steps 77 Phasouk Company 11,753.05 to Yikseua waterfall, Champassackk 3.5.3

Grand Total: 359,669.61

ii. Implementation of Physical Works

33. The first construction contract was signed on 30 May 2017 for Khammouane Province. By the first quarter 2018, all three infrastructures subproject works packages were contracted and are under construction.

iii. Operation and Maintenance of Project Facilities

34. Status of development of O&M manuals: Not applicable in this reporting period.

35. On-the-job training for O&M: No on-the-job training related to project facilities at this stage of the project.

36. Equipment for O&M: No O&M related equipment was purchased during this reporting period.

d. Assessment of Implementation Progress

i. Summary of Project Progress and Outcome of Activities

37. A summary of overall project progress is reported in Chapter A, section b. above. A Review Mission was held by the ADB and The Government of Lao PDR in the middle of November 2018. The Aide Memoire includes a detailed assessment of project progress up to middle of Q4 2018. Attachment B, the “Percentage of Project Progress by Weighted Activity” illustrates the percentage of project progress by weighted activity up to Q1 2019. The implementation achievements with measured output targets are shown in attachment B.

ii. Outcome of activities undertaken during this reporting period (1st January – 31st March 2019)

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Output 1: Last Mile Tourism Access Infrastructure Improved

Photos from the 1st Quarter 2019

Pak Ou Road March 2019, post DBST application

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Pak ou Road DBST application March 2019

Pak Ou Road, DBST application, March 2019

Pak Ou Road Along the Mekong River looking north, Post DBST application 20

Pottery Village in Ban Chan Neua, Luang Prabang, March 2019

Visitor Centre in Pottery Village, Ban Chan Neua, Luang Prabang, March 2019

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DBST – which means “Double Bitumin Surface Treatment” – being applied. Note the “double” layer, as defined by the process.

Output 2: Environmental Services in Cross Border Tourism Destinations Improved

During the December 2018 and January 2019, a Team of Archeologists – Internationals and Lao People - travelled to Khammuoane Province and specifically the Sikhottabong Temple site, 5 kilometers south of Thakek town. This site has never been properly surveyed archeologically and the team – led by Dr. Joyce White of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, USA and Eptisa Consultant.

The expedition was financed in part by the TIIG Program.

The following two page report is a summary of the teams finding and published in EXPEDITION, an Archeological Digest in the USA, spring 2019 ::

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Output 3: Institutional Capacity to Promote Inclusive Tourism Growth Strengthened

3.1 Institutional Strengthening of Destination Management Organizations & 3.2 Preparation of Destination Management Plans

The project continued its funding of higher education for provincial and national staff of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT), with purpose of building the capacity of the national level destination management organization (DMN).

At national-level, a DMN workshop was conducted with Tourism Department Taskforces, tourism businesses, public key stakeholders and development partners to review activity plans for 2019 (70 par, 37 women); a DMN Taskforce meeting (four taskforces) to review progress of first 3 months of 2019 (60 par, 31 women), and the National-level DMN secretariat rooms at MICT were improved. At sub-national level, (along NSEC) organized a DMS workshop and exchange study tour for DMN members held (35 par, 10 women); a review meeting was held to assess progress on implementing the DMP for The Loop; and Champasak also organized DMS workshop and exchange study tour for Southern Laos DMN members to Champasak and Pakxong Districts (30 par, 12 women).

3.3 Heritage Protection, Management and Interpretation Program

The PCU supported the Tourism Development Department and Tourism Marketing Department to organize a workshop in Champasak in collaboration with UNWTO on sustainable tourism and biodiversity protection, Champasak Province, with participation from MICT, other GMS countries, Lao National Parks, education institutions, tourism businesses, international experts and development partners (40 par, 11 women). Additional activities at national level include support for the Lao Sustainable Tourism Development Award, a training on first aid for relevant public and private sector representatives from Vientiane Province and Vang Vieng District (Implementation of Responsible Tourism Standard) (42 par, 12 women), a review meeting on tour guide association’s rules and regulations (50 par, 18 female), a workshop

In the target provinces, Champasak PIU organized the annual planning meeting for Champasak tour guide group (50 par, 30 women), and started the construction of the welcome arch for Champasak District and Vat Phou World Heritage Site. Khammouane PIU organized a workshop to review the draft of directional and interpretation sign manual for tourism attraction in Laos with tourism stakeholder (50 par, 17 women). To promote The Loop (Bolikhamxay and Khammouane) a large billboard was installed at the junction of Route 13S and Route 8 to Lak Xao, Luang Prabang PIU produced and installed directional and interpretation signs at subproject sites in and .

3.4 Facilitate the Establishment of Public Private Partnerships

No specific activities related to PPP development were conducted during this reporting period. Future work under this activity will focus on developing PPPs for operation of tourist sites and facilities at and around the infrastructure subproject sites in the four target provinces, such as Chom Ong Cave in Oudomxay and That Sikhottabong and Xang Cave in Khammouane. Site visit and consultations will commence in Q2 2019.

3.5 Development of Tourism-Related Micro- and Small Enterprises

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in on the results of a visitor behavior survey conducted in Vang Vieng (32 par, 7 women). The Tourism Management Department developed and published Lao Accommodation Standard videos to inform the industry about these new standards. Champasak PIU organized, with PCU support and facilitated by EDC, a training on financial management for Ban Don Kho homestay and handicraft production groups (39 par, 22 women) and a follow up training on financial management for Ban Saphai handicraft production groups and Saphai handicraft center (41 par, 34 women). Luang Prabang PIU organized a workshop on zoning and improving souvenir shops at Vat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang (30 par, 8 women). In the framework of support for the NSEC, a training on tourism marketing for small tourism businesses in Luang Namtha was organized (50 par, 19 women).

3.6 Destination Marketing and Promotion Program

MICT Tourism Development Department and DICT Luang Prabang staff participated in a training on the use of social media for tourism marketing organized in the framework of Lane Xang Cultural Quadrangle cooperation project in Loei, Thailand (14 par, 3 women). The Tourism Development Department and Tourism Marketing Department continued to collaborate on the production and distribution of an updated tourist map of Vientiane Province, and in February 2019 a workshop was conducted to review progress on the creation of the Inspiring Laos website. DICTs from all 17 provinces and from Vientiane Capital came together to provide information to be presented on the new Inspiring Laos tourism promotion website (18 par, 8 women). The Tourism Development Department published an updated tourism map of Vang Vieng (5,000 copies). The Tourism Marketing Department supported the Vientiane International Half Marathon, particularly securing partnership with over ten other organization. DICTs participated in local tourism fairs associated with local festivals, such as the Vat Phou Festival and the Sikhottabong Festival (22 par, 14 women). Luang Prabang DICT participated in the Dok Phai Chan Festival (4 par, 0 women).

3.7 Public Health and Safety Promotion Program

Oudomxay PIU organized an awareness workshop (172 par, 62 women) and produced promotional materials (t-shirts, stickers) promoting safe driving for visitors in .

3.8 Tourism Awareness Programs

No activities implemented during this reporting cycle.

3.9 Program to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking

Khammouane PIU organized a workshop to disseminate the rules and regulations, measures and laws related to child safety in the tourism sector (62 par, 30 women) and published and distributed a brochure to promote child safety in the tourism sector in Khammouane. Oudomxay PIU organized a workshop to raise awareness on child safety in the tourism sector (223 par, 119 women).

Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management

4.1 Establish Project Steering Committees, PCU and PIUs

No changes to report.

4.2 Mobilize Consultants and Procure Equipment

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Contracts with individual consultants International Tourism Specialist – Deputy Team Leader, National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist and the National Gender and Social Development Specialist were amended to reduce person-months to reflect the anticipated needs for the remainder of the project. Freed up funds will be used to increase person-months of construction engineers and supervisors to ensure their availability for the extended implementation period for ongoing and additional works in Oudomxay and additional works in Luang Prabang.

4.3 Implement Training on Financial Management

No trainings on financial management were conducted during this reporting period.

4.4 Finalize and train PIU/PCU staff to implement comprehensive sex disaggregated PPMS, including safeguards monitoring

The PCU and PIUs reported sex disaggregated statistics on most activities implemented during the quarter, which is being fed into the GAP implementation progress reports attached to quarterly progress reports.

4.5 Establish Web-based Knowledge Center

Knowledge products produced by the project are systematically uploaded to the project website.

4.6 Gender Equality and Ethnic Participation Program

Women and ethnic participation in project activities continued to be promoted and recorded.

4.7 GMS Marketing & Tourism Statistics Harmonization

GMS marketing activities focused on collaboration within the framework of the Lane Xang Cultural Quadrangle, and included an activity planning workshop in Bangkok (45 par, 20 women), participation in a Lane Xang Cultural Quadrangle Workshop in Luang Prabang (4 par, 2 women), participation by Luang Prabang DICT in a tourism fair in Loei, Thailand (5 par, 2 women), participation in a cooperation workshop in Meuang Ngoi, (10 par, 3 women), participation in the Dok Phai Cotton Festival in Loei province, Thailand (10 par, 3 women), and a survey on possible routes to link heritage towns in Laos and Thailand and a meeting was held in Xieng Khan District, Vientiane Province with public and private sector participation (8 par, 3 women).

The Tourism Research and Administration Division conducted the annual visitor satisfaction survey and analyzed and reported the results. It also updated the presentation of the Lao national tourism statistics and published the 2018 report.

4.8 ASEAN Tourism Standards Implementation

Luang Prabang DICT assessed and improved homestays at Ban Na Nyang, Nam Bak District, to meet the ASEAN Homestay Standard criteria (53 par, 20 women) and around The Loop (Bolikhamxay and Khammouane), the implementation of the ASEAN CBT Standard in Bang Napavan, Khamkeuth District, was assessed and improvements implemented (16 par, 4 women).

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e. Problems encountered and remedial actions taken or proposed to be taken

38. As previously reported, implementation of project activities for outputs 3 & 4 has been slow at times. The efforts made by the PCU to delegate activity implementation directly to PIUs where possible and to assist PIUs with other activities requiring greater technical input by sourcing resource persons at the PCU level is showing some results. Continuous attention to this matter is needed to ensure output 3 & 4 will be completed successfully and on time.

f. Proposed program of activities during the next quarter

39. A program of proposed activities for the next quarters is shown in attachment C.

E. Financial Performance

a. Amount of funds liquidated during the period

40. Project funds: As of 31 March 2019, the Project has spent $15.674 million representing payment to contractors, consultants, training/meeting costs, suppliers and externally hired PCU/PIU staff’s salaries, and PCU/PIU running costs. Out of this, the amount of $7.494 million was submitted to ADB for liquidation of advance, and $8.180 million for direct payment to contractors, consultants and suppliers.

41. Matching government funds: For its counterpart contribution, the Project has incurred expenses for salaries of PCU and PIU (Government) staff involved in project implementation and the use of PCU and PIU offices.

b. PCU financial position:

Status of imprest account: On 6 February 2015, ADB released the amount of $1,000,000 as initial advance to the imprest account. As of 31 March 2019, the amount of $7.984 million, has been withdrawn by the Project for the imprest account for payment of consulting services, office equipment and furniture), training costs, salaries of PCU and PIU staff and other administrative costs. The imprest account has a current balance of $0.508 million since the replenishment of $0.287 million has not been processed by ADB and $0.203 million has not been submitted to ADB for liquidation and replenishment of the imprest account.

See attachment D: Statement of Expenditure for Q1 2019.

42. Total expenditure (from SOE) for the reporting period: $ 490,821.46 (31 March 2018)

43. Estimated budgetary expenditure for next quarter: Estimated budgetary requirement for year 2018 is US$ 22.399 million (ADB US$20.708 million and GOL US$1.691 million).

44. Subcontracts and partnerships: A complete list of subcontracts implemented by the project with contract value is shown in Attachment E.

F. Compliance with Covenants

Table 8: Compliance with Covenants Item Covenants Status of Compliance

1 Section 4.01. In the carrying out of the Project and operation of Being complied with. the Project facilities, the Borrower shall perform, or cause to be performed, all obligations set forth in Schedule 5 to this Loan Agreement. 28

Item Covenants Status of Compliance 2 Section 4.02. (a) The Borrower shall (i) maintain separate Complied with accounts and records for the Project; (ii) prepare annual financial statements for the Project in accordance with PCU and PIUs maintain separate accounting principles acceptable to ADB; (iii) have such accounts. financial statements audited annually by independent auditors whose qualifications, experience and terms of reference are The 1st audit report for FY Sep 2015 acceptable to ADB, in accordance with international standards was submitted to ADB on 31 March for auditing or the national equivalent acceptable to ADB; (iv) as 2016. part of each such audit, have the auditors prepare a report (which includes the auditors’ opinion on the financial 2nd audit report for FY Oct 2015 to statements, use of the Loan proceeds and compliance with the Dec 2016 has been submitted to ADB financial covenants of this Loan Agreement as well as on the on 19 June 2017 use of the procedures for imprest fund(s) and statement of expenditures) and a management letter (which sets out the 3rd audit report for FY 2017 has been deficiencies in the internal control of the Project that were submitted to ADB on 29 June 2018. identified in the course of the audit, if any); and (v) furnish to ADB, no later than 6 months after the end of each related fiscal year, copies of such audited financial statements, audit report and management letter, all in the English language, and such other information concerning these documents and the audit thereof as ADB shall from time to time reasonably request. 3 (b) ADB shall disclose the annual audited financial statements Complied with for the Project and the opinion of the auditors on the financial statements within 30 days of the date of their receipt by posting them on ADB’s website. 4 (c) The Borrower shall enable ADB, upon ADB's request, to Being complied with discuss the financial statements for the Project and the Borrower's financial affairs where they relate to the Project with the auditors appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(iii) hereinabove, and shall authorize and require any representative of such auditors to participate in any such discussions requested by ADB. This is provided that such discussions shall be conducted only in the presence of an authorized officer of the Borrower, unless the Borrower shall otherwise agree. 5 Section 4.03. The Borrower shall enable ADB's representatives Being complied with to inspect the Project, the Goods and Works, and any relevant records and documents. 6 Implementation Arrangements Being complied with. 1. The Borrower shall ensure that the Project is implemented in accordance with the detailed arrangements set forth in the PAM. Any subsequent change to the PAM shall become effective only after approval of such change by the Borrower and ADB. In the event of any discrepancy between the PAM and this Loan Agreement, the provisions of this Loan Agreement shall prevail. Stakeholder Consultation 7 2. The Borrower shall ensure that consultation with the Project Being complied with stakeholders takes place during Project implementation, in accordance with the stakeholders communication strategy set out in the PAM. 8 Safeguards 3. The Borrower shall ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning Being complied with of the Project comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to environment, health and safety; (b) ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS); and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the IEE, the EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. The Borrower shall further ensure that the foregoing is applied and implemented for all parts of the Project, regardless of the financing source. If there is any discrepancy between the SPS and the Borrower’s laws and regulations, the SPS shall prevail.

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Item Covenants Status of Compliance

9 4. The Borrower shall ensure, and cause the Participating Being complied with Provinces to ensure, that all land and all rights-of-way required for the Project are made available to the Works contractor in accordance with the schedule agreed under the related Works contract and all land acquisition and resettlement activities are implemented in compliance with: (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to land acquisition and involuntary resettlement; (b) the SPS; and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the resettlement plans (RPs), and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in the Safeguards Monitoring Report. Without limiting the application of the SPS or the RPs, the Borrower shall ensure that no physical or economic displacement takes place in connection with the Project until: (a) compensation and other entitlements have been provided to affected people in accordance with the RPs; and (b) a comprehensive income and livelihood restoration program has been established in accordance with the RPs. 10 5. The Borrower shall ensure the Project is implemented in Being complied with compliance with: (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to indigenous people; (b) the SPS; and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the indigenous peoples plan (IPP), and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in the Safeguards Monitoring Report. 11 6. The Borrower shall ensure that ADB funds are not applied to Being complied with the activities described on the ADB Prohibited Investment Activities List set forth at Appendix 5 of the SPS. 12 7. The Borrower shall make available necessary budgetary and Being complied with human resources to fully implement the EMPs, RPs, IPP and GAP. MICT shall cause contractors to (a) comply with measures in the IEEs, the EMPs, the RPs, and the IPP; (b) make available budgets for environmental and social mitigation measures; and (c) provide MICT with written notice of any unanticipated impacts arising during the contract period. MICT shall submit to ADB semiannual Safeguards Monitoring Reports, including occurrence of any unanticipated events, corrective actions undertaken, and any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMPs, the RPs and the IPP. 13 Gender and Development Being complied with. 8. The Borrower shall ensure that the Gender Action Plan is fully implemented and that all Project activities are designed and implemented in accordance with ADB’s Policy on Gender and Development (1998) including, but not limited to the requirement for: (a) 30% of the overall staff positions and 30% of the management positions in the PCU and PIUs to be filled by women; (b) appointment of gender focal points in the PCU and each PIU; (c) 20% of unskilled labors hired for Project- related construction are to be women; (d) 40% of Destination Management Organization management positions are to be filled by women; and (e) disaggregation of all monitoring and evaluation data by sex and ethnicity. 14 Labor Standards Being complied with 9. The Borrower shall ensure that all Works contractors: (a) comply with all applicable labor laws of the Borrower; (b) use their best efforts to employ women and local people, including disadvantaged people, living in the vicinity of the Project; (c) disseminate information at worksites on health safety for those employed during construction; (d) provide equal pay to men and women for work of equal type; (e) provide safe working conditions and separate culturally appropriate facilities for male and female workers; and (f) abstain from child labor. 15 Counterpart Funds Being complied with 10. The Borrower shall ensure counterpart funds for Project implementation are available on time and assist the 30

Item Covenants Status of Compliance Participating Provinces to prepare timely requests for annual budgetary appropriation requests. The Borrower shall further ensure prompt disbursement of appropriated funds during each year of Project implementation. 16 Operations and Maintenance Not yet due. 11. The Borrower shall cause each Participating Province to: (a) prior to their physical completion, prepare and adopt a plan for achieving full cost recovery of the operation and maintenance expenditures of each Project facility within their province; and (b) finance through budget allocation any shortfall in the operation and maintenance of the Project facilities within their province. 17 Governance and Anticorruption Being complied with 12. The Borrower shall (a) comply with ADB’s Anticorruption Policy (1998, as amended to date) and acknowledge that ADB reserves the right to investigate directly, or through its agents, any alleged corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practice relating to the Project; and (b) cooperate with any such investigation and extend all necessary assistance for satisfactory completion of such investigation. 18 13. The Borrower through the Project Executing Agency shall Being complied with ensure that the anticorruption provisions acceptable to ADB are included in all bidding documents and contracts, including provisions specifying the right of ADB to audit and examine the records and accounts of the executing and implementing agencies and all contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other service providers as they relate to the Project.

19 14. Within 3 months of the Effective Date, the Project Executing Complied with Agency shall establish a Project website to disclose Project- related information on procurement, quarterly progress reports, safeguards documents and knowledge products developed under the Project.

G. Major Project Issues and Problems

a. Difficulties encountered and lessons learned

45. Since the reorganization and merging between the former Lao National Tourism Administration and the Ministry of Information and Culture – to become Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) – approval processes and coordination among the Ministry, PCU and PIUs have become more complicated and time-consuming than they used to be. The situation is getting better however, and understanding and coordination within the ministry is slowly improving.

46. Initial delay in output 1 and 2 infrastructure subproject implementation was caused by delay in updating and approval of safeguards documents. The PCU and the consulting firm has paid extra attention and stepped up efforts to finalize these and all works contracted have now been awarded and construction is underway.

47. Although activity implementation for outputs 3 and 4 are on track, PIUs reported issues related to low capacity in understanding how to implement certain activities and administrative procedures. This is being addressed through increased assistance from PCU and project consultants to the provinces with activity implementation, and implementation rate is accelerating.

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b. Requests and recommendations for next quarter

48. In order to increase the skills and expertise of PCU and PIU staff, it is recommended that trainings in Project Management and Financial Management are conducted regularly throughout the project cycle.

c. Other issues

49. The PCU has no other outstanding issues to report.

List of attachments:

A. Progress towards targets in Design and Monitoring Framework B. Percentage of Project Progress by Weighted Activity through 30 June 2018 C. Annual Project Work Plan with Percentage of quantitative targets achieved (1 January – 31 December 2018) D. Statement of Expenditure (SOE) E. Name of PCU and PIU personnel and project consultants F. List of subcontracts G. Lao PDR Gender Action Plan Monitoring Matrix H. Utilization of Consulting Services

Prepared by: Approved and Submitted to ADB by:

Mr. Thavipheth Oula Mr. Sounh Manivong National Project Manager National Project Director Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism

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Attachment A: Progress towards targets in Design and Monitoring Framework A B C Performance Targets and Indicators Data sources Progress

Impact: Increased tourism employment for people living in underdeveloped segments of the GMS Central Corridor

By 2025: MICT tourism statistics Pending Completion Report Aggregate tourism employment in the four project provinces is Report 70,000; 50% of jobs held by women WTTC travel and tourism

economic impact report Baseline 2014*: 43,845 jobs

Outcome: Increased tourism receipts in Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay

By 2019: MICT tourism statistics Outcome likely to be achieved. 2018 data not yet available at time of writing Q16 report. Aggregate annual tourism receipts in the four project provinces Report equals $330 million Completion report

2012 Baseline: $160 million

2014 2016 2017 Province Receipts Receipts Receipts IVA IVA IVA ($ mill) ($ mill) ($ mill) Champasak 505,413 51.6 621,870 64.1 831,779 85.7 Khammoune 472,906 34.7 538,027 43.7 464,584 42.3 Luang Prabang 378,999 123.6 643,319 210.3 472,942 200.0 Oudomxay 102,050 10.1 192,496 19.6 186,351 11.9 Total, project 1,459,368 220 1,995,712 337.7 1,955,656 339.9 provinces Total, Lao PDR 4,158,719 641.6 4,239,047 724.1 3,868,838 648.0 IVA = international visitor arrivals. Source: Project’s baseline report, provincial tourism departments, 2016 and 2017 Statistical Report on Tourism in Laos.

Output 1: Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved.

By 2018:

1.1 Xang Cave 4.0 km paved access road and tourism amenities Project progress reports Contract with Dala Construction Sole Co. Ltd at a contract cost of $1,899,815.85; contract constructed and benefiting at least 1,900 residents signed 29 May 2017; contractor mobilized in July 2017 (combined with works at That End of project impact Sikhottabong-2.1). Evaluation

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Package TIIG-LAO-W01: Physical progress – 85%; elapsed time – 90%. Completion report 1.2 Chomphet Heritage District 2.2 km paved access road, ferry Contract with R8CE-PKCC-TSC J/V at a contract cost of $4,563,596,368.00 signed on 11 Oct terminal, and upgraded river piers constructed and benefiting at 2017 and contractor mobilized in Nov 2017 (combined with 1.3). least 2,100 residents Package TIIG-LAO-W03: Physical progress – 55%; elapsed time – 55%(original contract) 1.3 Ban Xang Hai–Tham Ting Cave10.0 km paved access road and upgraded river piers constructed and benefiting at least 3,000 Additional works consisting of 3 kms additional road, suspension bridge and highway bridges residents on road to Kwang Si Falls approved on December 15th 2018. Construction will start 2nd Quarter 2019 and is scheduled to be completed by Q2 2020 1.4 Chom Ong Cave 54.0 km paved access road and tourism Engineer’s cost estimates for this civil work package exceeded available loan proceeds at the amenities constructed and benefiting at least 8,000 residents time of advertisement, thus the scope in bidding documents was reduced from 54 km road circuit to 39 km western section with cave access

Contract with Chitchareune Construction Co Ltd at contract cost of $9,566,034.88 signed on 17 Nov 2017; contractor mobilized in Dec 2017.

Package TIIG-LAO-W02: Physical progress – 15%; elapsed time - 30%. • Issue: 15% behind schedule due to heavy rain and delayed start-up. • Measures: contractor will catch up work progress by Mar 2019 through: • revise work plan and schedule reflecting actual work progress and catch-up plan and submit it to ADB by 30 Nov 2018; • double manpower to 110 people by 20 Nov 2018, work over time; • complete remaining earth works and construction of 15 box culverts by 15 Jan 2019; • EA will re-assess the work progress in Mar 2019. Additional works consisting of the remaining 15km to complete the circuit road (initially removed from works package) were approved on 16 January 2019 and will be executed using same/different contractor. Additional works are scheduled to be completed by Q4 2020.

Output 2: Environmental services in cross-border tourism centers improved.

By 2018: Contract with Dala Construction Sole Co. Ltd at contract cost of $1,899,815.85 signed on 29 May 2017 and contractor mobilized in July 2017. (combined with works at Xang Cave-1.1) 2.1 That Sikhottabong 2 km internal road and drainage upgrade, solid waste transfer station, tourist information center, and 10 Package W01: Physical progress – 90%; elapsed time - 90%.

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hectares of rehabilitated urban green space with flood protection benefiting 35,000 residents in Thakhek City

Output 3: Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth strengthened.

By 2019:

3.1 Eight DMNs (DMO) formed with systems and procedures in • Eight DMNs formed: five DMNs directly formed by the project, one national and four in the place to implement destination management plans (40% of DMN target provinces, and three additional through collaboration with development partners in management positions are held by women) Bolikhamxay, Xieng Khouang and Luang Namtha provinces. • Approved destination management plans (DMPs) at national level and in target provinces • National-level DMN task forces created covering marketing, tourism management, hospitality skills, and product development • 34% of all DMN board members are women • National-level DMN meetings held twice a year, and in the target provinces 1-2 times per year • DMN secretariats’ and taskforces’ capacity receive regular training and capacity building assistance • During Q16: o National DMN met in October and December to review and assess DMP action plan implementation and draft plan for 2019 (87 par, 41 women) o DMN Tourism Marketing Taskforce and DMN Skills Development Taskforces met in October to review implementation of 2018 taskforce workplans and prepare 2019 workplans (31 par, 24 women) o Four national DMN taskforces met together in December to review and assess overall DMP implementation and plan for 2019 in preparation of the December national level DMN meeting (75 par, 24 women) o Equipment for the secretariat office of the national DMN was also provided to support its day-to-day functioning o Champasak and Oudomxay DMNs also met to review DMP implementation progress and plan for 2019 (47 par, 21 women) o Oudomxay conducted an on-site DMN meeting in Pakbeng to narrow in on issues and opportunities for public-private participation there (38 par, 24 women)

3.2 At least 80% of newly constructed vendor space allocated to • 87% of Oudomxay Night Market vendors are women (approximately 21 of 24 vendors) women • Stall operators (majority are women) at That Sikhottabong and Xang Cave in Khammouane, in Ban Xieng Mene, Chom Phet and Pak Ou, Luang Prabang, and Chom Ong Cave, Oudomxay, will return to/move into original/new retail space after construction is completed.

35 A B C Performance Targets and Indicators Data sources Progress

3.3a Awareness of heritage protection measures, health and safety, 5,220 people reached (41% women, ~8% ethnic people) and tourism impacts increases among 6,000 people (50% women) During Q16: • Meeting to review draft updated tour guide manual (30 par, 18 women) • Workshop to promote new, quality heritage tourism products in Laos to tourism stakeholders and private and public sector investment (35 par, 8 women) • Workshop to identify and classify tourism products in Laos (44 par, 12 women) • Training on surveying and zoning of heritage tourist attractions for tourism development department staff (27 par, 8 women) • National-level training in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) to upgrade knowledge of tourism development department staff on sustainable tourism principles and heritage protection (39 par, 7 women) • Champasak Province reviewed and approved the draft Protection and Management Plan for Vat Phou Salao Cultural Tourist Attraction (14 par, 4 women) • Oudomxay Province started to prepare a plan for developing and managing the natural heritage site of Chom Ong Cave (including site demarcation and land titling) (13 par, 3 women) • Dissemination workshop on food hygiene and safety standards and environment protection for tourism business providers (hotel and restaurant providers) (50 par, 22 women) • Mini marathon to promote driving safety in Pakse (312 par, 129 women) • Cycling to reduce environmental pollution and safety cycling in LPB town (500 par, 220 women) • Dissemination workshop on food hygiene and safety standards and environment protection for tourism business providers (hotel and restaurant providers) (50 par, 22 women) • Environment awareness activities: Conduct cleaning and garbage/rubbish collecting activity at tourist attractions in 4000 Islands (Ban Nakasang and other villages nearby) (95 par, 42 women) • Activities to combat exploitation of children and human trafficking in tourism sector in Oudomxay (382 par, 223 girls/women)

3.3b Trainings to build capacity related to Institutional Strengthening of 1,600 people trained (39% women, ~9% ethnic minorities) Destination Management Networks DMN provided to 2,000 people (50% women) During Q16: • Training for DMN members on defining visitor flows in tourist destinations (50 par, 36 women)

36 A B C Performance Targets and Indicators Data sources Progress

• Training on the use of social media for destination promotion for national and provincial level tourism department staff (50 par, 11 women) • Training on presentation skills for targeting women involved in destination management from national level tourism departments (34 par, 27 women) • Training in training techniques for tourism development department staff involved in DMN work (20 par, 7 women) • Training on statistical databases for tourism destinations for tourism development department staff (16 par, 5 women) • Study tour to Thailand in collaboration with DASTA to exchange experiences and lessons on destination management, tourism development and promotion with participants from tourism development and tourism marketing departments (9 par, 4 women)

3.4 At least five service enterprises are operating tourist attractions Pending Implementation. Potential services to be established through PPPs: under public–private partnerships 1. Khammouane: a. That Sikhottabong multi-purpose buildings and/or operation of reception area incl. market stalls etc. (scope to be defined) b. Xang Cave reception area (parking, market stalls etc.) 2. Luang Prabang: a. Ban Chan Handicraft Center operation b. Ban Xieng Mene boat landing and market stalls operation c. ASEAN Standard public toilets operation 3. Oudomxay; a. Chom Ong Cave site operation (scope to be defined) b. Xay Night Market management

3.5 Operators of 500 small and medium- sized enterprises (50% of 2,175 (operators of small and medium enterprises received trainings in tourism-related whom are women) gain access to professional tourism-related business topics (52% female, ~11% ethnic people) business support services and microfinance During Q16: • Study tour to Thailand for SMEs from Lao PDR’s part of the Lane Xang Cultural Triangle Network exchange lessons with DASTA on destination management, tourism development and promotion (12 par, 1 women) • Workshop to disseminate newly updated information about new tourism routes/itineraries to tour operators (23 par, 10 women) • Hospitality training for reception service unit, food and beverage units and other related topics at Support Manichan Food Garden in Vientiane Capital (40 par, 7 women)

37 A B C Performance Targets and Indicators Data sources Progress

• Luang Namtha (NSEC): tourism business sector and community members participation in tourism training sessions, including seminars on community-based tourism and homestay standards (134 par, 52women) • Luang Namtha (NSEC): support with landscape improvements for Ban Phieng Ngam Handicraft Center and natural dye tree planting in the areas (3, 2 women) • Luang Namtha (NSEC): Support tourism SMEs in Ban Phieng Ngam and Ban Nalan to improve their homestay/eco-lodge to meet ASEAN standard criteria (8 par, 4 women) • Luang Namtha (NSEC): Support homestay operators with improved toilets in Ban Vieng Neua (3 par, 2 women) • Salavan (Southern Laos): training in weaving techniques, natural dyes, product diversification, design, sales/promotion, and provision of equipment for Ban Phone Ngam (Lakhone Pheng district) • Champasak: Business and financial management training for Ban Saphai handicraft center (42 par, 34 women) • Champasak: Support tourism SME to improve their facilities: improve Tad Tayeuk Seua waterfall and Tad Nyeuang waterfall site facilties, and Sobkham (Sobhia) handicraft center, Paksong Distirct (15 par, 6 women) • Champasak: Support handicraft center/shop in Ban Don Kho with equipment (water system, electricity and kayak) (5 par, 3 women) • Khammoaune: Improvement of tourism facilities in Ban Natan guesthouse to enhance service quality for visitors traveling along The Loop (5 par, 1 woman) • Oudomxay: cave guide training for Ban Chom Ong cave service group (28 par, 7 women, 19 ethnic) • Oudomxay: support equipment for Khao Poun restaurants/shops (service group) in Ban Na Lae • Oudomxay: Support equipment to pottery production and weaving groups and homestay service group in Ban Nyor (38 par, 21 women)

Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management

By 2019:

4.1 PCU and PIU staff possess the knowledge, skills, and equipment • PCU and PIU have sufficient equipment needed for effective project management (at least 30% of PCU and • Skills development ongoing PIU staff are women) • 33% of all PCU and PIU staff are women

38 A B C Performance Targets and Indicators Data sources Progress

4.2 12 new knowledge products published to the Lao People’s 32 knowledge products uploaded to date Democratic Republic’s web-based tourism knowledge center

4.3 20% of tourism enterprises in the four project provinces meet In the four target provinces: ASEAN tourism standards • 2 (x%) homestay villages ASEAN Homestay Standard certified • 1 (x%) CBT operations ASEAN Community-based Tourism Standard certified • 2 (x%) spa services ASEAN Spa Standard certified • 3 (x%) public toilets ASEAN Public Toilet Standard certified • X (x%) hotels certified under the ASEAN Green Hotel Standard

During Q16: • Support the ethnic Khmu village of Ban Naduang to maintain standards to ensure it will continue to be a certified ASEAN Homestay Standard village • At Ban Kong Lor, Khammouane, homestay service providers received assistance to improve their homestays to meet the ASEAN Homestay Standard • Luang Prabang: Phousi and and at Kuangsi Waterfall it improved the public toilets to meet the ASEAN Public Toilet Standard • Oudomxay upgraded the public toilets to meet the ASEAN Public Toilet Standard at Pak Beng boat landing

4.4 Collection and reporting of tourism statistics by all GMS national • MICT participated in GMS tourism statistics harmonization workshop, March 2017 tourism organizations in a harmonized format • 2016 Lao PDR National Statistics Report printed (1,500 copies) • 2017 Lao PDR National Statistics Report printed (x copies) During Q16: • Tourism Statistics and Research Division staff received training of trainers on tourism statistics collection • Tourism Statistics and Research Division conducted tourism statistics training sessions for the six central provinces and for the eight northern . • Tourism Statistics and Research Division staff were trained in tourism industry labor data collection.

4.5 At least three joint marketing activities undertaken annually in • 2016 ASEAN Ecotourism Forum cooperation with another GMS country • 2017 Lane Xang Heritage Quadrangle maps published jointly with Thailand • 2017 Lane Xang Heritage Quadrangle cooperation meetings, surveys and promotional materials produced • 2017 Mekong Tourism Forum • Mekong Moments & Visit Laos 2018 jointly promoted at ITB Asia in Singapore

39 A B C Performance Targets and Indicators Data sources Progress

• Forum “Ecotourism in Laos on a Crossroad: Challenges Amidst a Changing World”, organized in collaboration with DASTA ,Thailand, with participation from public and private sectors. The new website “Inspiring Laos”, developed in collaboration with MTCO, was also officially launched at this event (2018) • Blogger and media FAM tip to Luang Prabang targeting GMS markets (with MTCO) (2018) • Blogger and media FAM trip to Southern Laos targeting GMS markets (with MTCO) (2018) • FAM trip for Chinese tour operators to visit tourist attractions in Vientiane Capital, Khammouane, Savannakhet, Salavan and Champasak provinces (2018)

4.6 Well-maintained infrastructure in accordance with O&M plans O&M plans being prepared for the subprojects.

4.7 PCU and PIU staff effectively implement gender-sensitive PPMS, • 16 quarterly reports and 1 midterm report submitted with gender-sensitive PPMS data with sex-disaggregated data • Sex-disaggregated data in nearly all activity reports, fed into quarterly progress reports • Ethnic people’s participation also reported for most activities.

DICT = Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, DMN = destination management network, GAP = gender action plan, Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, LWU = Lao Women’s Union, MICT = Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, SME = small- and medium-sized enterprises, NCS = National Steering Committee, PCU = project coordination unit, PIU = project implementation unit. *** indictor added to baseline report, January 2015

40 Attachment B: Percentage of Project Progress by Weighted Activity through 31 Dec Activities 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 (a) (b) (a) x (b) Assigne Actual Weighte Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 d Progres d weight s (%) Progres Project year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 (%) s (%) Project quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Output 1. Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved 1.1 Prepare detailed civil works design and bidding documents 10.00% 100.00% 10.00% 1.2 Approval of updated safeguards documents (IEE, IPP, and RP) 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 1.3 Complete land acquisition and resettlement if necessary 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 1.4 Civil works contracts awarded 2.00% 100.00% 2.00% 1.5 Civil works completed and equipment supplied 20.00% 65.00% 13.00% Output 2. Environmental Services in cross-border tourism centers improved 2.1 Prepare detailed civil works design and bidding documents 10.00% 100.00% 10.00% 2.2 Approval of updated safeguards documents 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 2.3 Complete land acquisition and resettlement if necessary 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 2.4 Civil works contracts awarded 2.00% 100.00% 2.00% 2.5 Civil works completed and equipment supplied 20.00% 100.00% 20.00% Output 3. Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism grow th strengthened 3.1 Destination management plans prepared 2.00% 100.00% 2.00% 3.2 Implement heritage protection and interpretation program 2.00% 80.00% 1.60% 3.3 Implement micro- and small enterprise support program 4.00% 85.00% 3.40% 3.4 Implement health, safety and tourism awareness programs 1.00% 70.00% 0.70% 3.5 Facilitate establishment of public-private partnerships 1.00% 25.00% 0.25% 3.6 Implement national marketing and promotion program 1.00% 85.00% 0.85%

3.7 Implement program to combat child exploitation and human trafficking 1.00% 70.00% 0.70%

Output 4. Effective project implementation and know ledge management. 4.1 Establish project steering committees 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 4.2 Mobilize consultants and procure PCU/PIU equipment 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 4.3 Implement training on financial management 1.00% 100.00% 1.00% 4.4 Finalize and train PIU/PCU staff to implement comprehensive sex 2.00% 80.00% 1.60% disaggregated PPMS, including safeguards monitoring 4.5 Establish and maintain web-based knowledge center 2.00% 70.00% 1.40% 4.6 Implement gender action and indigenous peoples plans 3.00% 60.00% 1.80% 4.7 Implement GMS marketing and statistics harmonization programs 3.00% 90.00% 2.70% 4.8 Implement ASEAN tourism standards program 2.00% 80.00% 1.60% 4.9 Approve and implement O&M plans with sustainable finance 3.00% 0.00% 0.00% mechanisms 4.10 Update baseline information and prepare end of project impact 2.00% 60.00% 1.20% evaluation Total 100.00% 83.80%

41 Attachment C: Annual Project Work Plan with Percentage of quantitative targets achieved (1 January – 31 December 2018)

MICT-ADB GMS Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project Loan No 3156-REG (LAO):

Work plan for Year 4: 1 January- 31 December 2018 ______

Abbreviations for Project Components

Output 1: Last Mile Tourism Access Infrastructure Improved Output 2: Environmental Services in Cross Border Tourism Destinations Improved Output 3: Strengthened Institutional Capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management

Abbreviation for PIU’s & Place Names PCU=Project Coordination Unit (National Level). PIU= Project Implementation Unit (Provincial Level). Place Names: ODX = Oudomxay; LPB = Luang Prabang; KHM = Khammouane and CPS = Champassak.

Abbreviations for Project Implementation Support Personnel NPM = National Project Manager; FC = Financial Controller, ADM = PCU Admin Staff, TLI = International Team Leader, ITS/DLT = International Tourism Specialist/Deputy Team Leader. NTDMTS = National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist. SGD = Social & Gender Development Domestic. IFMPS = International Financial Management and Procurement Specialist. NFMPS = National Financial Management and Procurement Specialist.

Abbreviations for Development Partners ADB = Asian Development Bank, MICT = Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. TDD = Tourism Development Department.

Abbreviations for Calendar Months Jan = January; Feb = February; Mar= March; Apr = April; May = May; Jun = June; Jul = July; Aug = August; Sep = September; Oct = October; Nov = November; Dec = December

Abbreviations for Outputs/Targets Par = Participants; Pax = Number of participant; Pcs = Pieces; Doc = Document; TBD = To be determined.

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved

PCU-Led Activities at National level, TDD, MICT

Build capacity of DMN members: Improve curriculum and train trainers Improve 3.1.2 01-12/2018 VTE on destination management $ 40,000 PCU training & 5 times 80 par exchange Improve English of staff, those involved with the DMP: Training and Training 500 01-12/2018 VTE 3.1.2 production of English training manual for tourism $20,000 PCU manual & 40 par copies training

Continue to support tourism sector staff on upgrading their educational Upgrade 01-12/2018 3.1.2 qualification (post graduate) $ 15,000 PCU Year 4 5 pax VTE education

Provide equipment to support units responsible for destination Equipment Equipment provided & 01-12/2018 VTE 3.1.3 management $20,000 PCU & printing printing completed Prepare and disseminate plans regarding heritage protection and Create 01-12/2018 VTE 3.3.1 sustainable tourism development $25,000 PCU plans & 3 times 30 par distribute

Implement plans for heritage protection and development of sustainable Completed 01-12/2018 VTE 3.3.2a tourism $80,000 PCU Implement according to plans

Improve heritage tourism and facilities in the North-South Economic Improveme Corridor, East-West Economic Corridor and The Loop (Bolikhamxay- Improve & nts 01-12/2018 VTE 3.3.2b Khammouane), Heritage Trail and the Heritage Triangle Trail $60,000 PCU provide completed equipment according to plan Improve general tour guide and heritage tour guide training manuals Improveme 2 training 01-12/2018 VTE 3.3.3 (Tourism Training Division, IMCT) $ 40,000 PCU/IMCT Improve nts manuals completed Draft plan to support small businesses in Lao PDR economic corridors: Activity North-South, East-West, Heritage Trail, The Loop and the Heritage Draft 01-12/2018 VTE 3.5.1 PCU plan Triangle $20,000 activity plan drafted 43 Support small businesses in Lao PDR economic corridors: North-South, Activity Support 01-12/2018 VTE 3.5.2 East-West, Heritage Trail, The Loop and the Heritage Triangle $70,000 PCU implement activity ed

Provide equipment and facilities for businesses that have received Provide equipment equipments s and small 01-12/2018 VTE 3.5.3 support from budget line 3.5.2 $40,000 PCU and small facilities facilities provided Hospitality training for people working in the tourism industry $10,000 01-12/2018 VTE 3.5.3 PCU Training 30 par

01-12/2018 Plan & Draft plan and build capacity on marketing for stakeholders $50,000 Build VTE 3.6.1 PCU activities capacity completed

Produce printed marketing materials to promote Lao PDR tourism and Promotiona Printed 01-12/2018 VTE 3.6.2 project target areas $150,000 PCU, l materials materials printed

Domestic & 01-12/2018 3.6.3 - Participate in tourism trade fairs for key markets $ 50,000 International PCU, PIU Exhibition 3 times 15 par Participate in meetings/fam trips that bring together public and private Meeting/ 01-12/2018 VTE 3.6.4 sector stakeholders for key markets $30,000 PCU, PIU 3 times 20 pax Fam trips

Activities & 3.7.1 Organize activities and print materials to support tourism transportation Completed 01-12/2018 VTE PCU printed 3.7.2 and driving safety 3.7.1 = $5,000; 3.7.2 = $8,000; 3.7.3 = $10,000 activities 3.7.3 materials Implement activities regarding food hygiene and safety in partnership 3.7.4 Raise Completed 06-12/2018 4 provinces with PIUs of the 4 provinces $15,000 PCU awareness activities

Promote responsible tourism behavior among government employees, Awareness Awareness activities 01-12/2018 VTE 3.8.1 local people and the private sector $40,000 PCU activities implement ed 3.9.1 Activities to combat exploitation of children in tourism 3.9.1 = $4,000; Completed 06-12/2018 VTE and 3.9.2 = $4,000 PCU Activity 1 time 3.9.2 activities Organize and participate in joint marketing activities with the Mekong Completed 01-12/2018 VTE 4.11.6 Tourism Coordination Office (MTCO) $15,000 PCU Activity activities Review meetings for 6 months progress and planning of the 1 year Khammouan 06-12/2018 4.13.1 workplan - 2019 $ 50.000 Champasak PCU and PIU Meeting 1 time 40 par Training on financial management for PIUs. $ 10,000 01-12/2018 4 provinces 4.13.2 PCU Training 15 par

44 Locations (to Baseline data collection, monitoring and evaluation before project starts Collect 01-12/2018 4.13.4 PCU 15 par be identified) and closing down. $ 20,000 information Locations (to Technical survey to design of the project activity detailed $ 25,000 01-12/18 4.14.1 be identified) PCU and PIU Survey 20 par Implementation of ethnic participation strategy plan to promote/support Activity 01-12/18 VTE 4.15.4 the participation of ethnics $ 10,000 PCU Activity implement ed Implementation of gender action plan to promote the participation of Activity 01-12/2018 VTE 4.15.5 women and gender -$ 15,000 PCU Activity implement ed Program to upgrade/improve the tourism statistics system. $ 30,000

- Handbook on tourism statistics data collection and research to be in line with GMS, ASEAN, PATA and UNWTO standards - Update/improve the design and content of the Lao National Statistics Report to be in line with GMS, ASEAN, PATA and UNWTO standars. - Conduct training on tourism statistics data collection and research at tourism destinations and the loops for target System Improveme 01-12/2018 VTE 4.16.1 provinces. PCU improveme nt system nt completed - Support capacity building of Tourism Statistics Division/Unit responsible for Lao PDR’s tourism statistics (details to be specified). - Training of trainer on tourism statistics data collection and draft report to be in line with ASEAN, PATA and UNWTO standards - Publish Lao PDR tourism statistics. Develop analysis term on development of Lao PDR as/to be a qualitative destination Marketing support program and joint marketing activities with GMS Activities 01-12/2018 VTE 4.16.2 countries $ 15,000 PCU Activities implement ed Complete Implement tourism standards based on ASEAN Tourism Standards in Standard 2nd phase 07-12/18 VTE 4.16.3 partnership with PIUs in 4 provinces $10,000 PCU improve- of the ment implement ation

45 MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018 Date(s) Implementing Outputs Quantitative Target Location Activity Personnel/ Budget Code Partner

Units No. No./ % Target Achieved PIU - Champasak 2017 Carry-over Upgrate 01-12/2018 Champasak 3.1.2 - Continue to support tourism sector staff on upgrading their educational PIU 3rd year 1 pax education qualification (post graduate). $3,000 DMN Meeting Selection PIU, 2 40 par 01- 12/2018 Champasak 3.1.2 - Bi-annual DMN meetings and capacity building $2,000 (2 meetings) Swisscontact, Meetings Taskforce meetings and capacity building $1,000 (4 meetings) PCU 4 120 par 2017 Carry-over - Final Stakeholders Review and Approval Workshop for the Tad Nyuang Protection and Management Plan $ 500 (first 6 months) 3 plans Plans PIU & Distric Meetings & Champasak, - Final Stakeholders Review and Approval Workshop for the Tad approved 01-12/2018 VTE 3.3.2a Tayiksua Protection and Management Plan $ 500 (first 6 months) approved 1000 PCU plans - Print Tourism History Book $5,000 (first 6 months) copies 1,000 books - Protection and Management Plan for Phou Salao Cultural Tourist Attraction $4,000 (first 6 months) 2017 Carry-over - Improve landscape and tourist information interpretation at the Greater Improve nd Landscape Vat Phou area and Champasak District. Completion of the 2 phase PIU & Vat landscape 2 improved and 01-02/2018 Champasak 3.3.2b of the plan based on text, designs and contracts initiated in 2017. Phou Office and equip locations equipments $ 75,000 the PCU equipped - Construct handicraft display in Don Kho $2,500 equipments - Large promotional sign at Hat Xaykhao (Saphai entrance) $4,500 DMN Meeting Choice / 2017 Carry-over Support Champasak PIU, Hotel More than 30 01-06/2018 3.4.2 Implementation Pakse night market with local company to promote local SME 1 location (Pakse) Association sellers products $ 20,000 activities

Training DMN Meeting Selection PIU completed Training 30 par - Provincial Guide Training $ 5,000 (last 6 months) Promote 2 location - Diversify Coffee Tourism products (develop new product in New training bicycle trail GIZ, PIU, 01-06/2018 3.5.2 cooperation with GIZ) $3,000 (first 6 months) materials 2 product Champasak Swisscontact Guides trained - Hospitality training (improve service of information office staff) $3,000 (last 6 months) Equipment Training 1 time distributed - Build capacity of tourism SMEs $20,000 PIU 50 par

46 DMN Meeting Selection - Equipment for Hotel & Restaurant Association to Conduct Junior Passport to Success in satellite districts $2,500 Equipments - Improve homestay service in Don Kho (handicraft sales area and Provide 01-12/2018 Champasak 3.5.3 install electricity in reception area $4,000 (first 6 months) PIU quipments - 5 SMEs provided/ - Provide support to the concessionaire of Tad Nyuang (stairway and Support equipped viewpoint) $25,000 (last 6 months) SME Provide support to the concessionaire of Tad Tayiksua (viewpoint) $5,000 (last 6 months) DMN Meeting Selection - Conduct hospitality training for hotel, questhouse and restaurant Hotel providers in Pakse & 4000 islands $10,000 (first 6 months 1 times, last 2 times 120 par 6 months 1 time) Association & 01-12/2018 Champasak 3.5.4 Swisscontact, Training 2 times 60 par - English language mobile training for employees in satellite districts and Training 1 time 30 par $5,000 (first 6 months 1 times, last 6 months 1 time) Institute, PCU Training on Standard Operating Procedures for Tour Business managers $4,000 (last 6 months) DMN Meeting Selection - Field follow up for online marketing tools and platforms (TripAdvisor, Marketing 1 Detailed plan etc.) for tourism businesses/private sector partners and DICT staff Workshop 01-06/2017 Champasak 3.6.1 Taskforce, workshop on website (check that all key businesses and attractions have an online presence Swisscontact Plan management and update information). $3,000 1 plan Create Sustainability Plan for www.southern-laos.com website. $1,000 DMN Meeting Selection / 2017 Carry-over - Develop tourist map for Champasak District and Vat Phou to promote PCU, PIU 2 maps Final maps the diversity of tourism products for visitors to explore and gain their Swisscontact produced and experience (for Vat Phou visitor flow). $ 6,000 (first 6 months) 1 website Tourist map improved - Develop Champasak attractive map including key information like improved and other website motorbike repair shops, minimarkets/local markets, attractions, Champasak promotional 01-12/2018 3.6.2 accommodation and etc. $ 5,000 (first 6 months) (Vat Phou) PIU materials - Improve www.souther-laos.com website (update information, translate 2,500 1 into Thai and 1-2 other language $7,000 (last 6 months) Translated brochures website brochure - Produce Don Kho brochure $3,000 (continue) (first 6 months) 2 types of - Produce promotional materials for Champasak destination $8,000 (last PCU, PIU printing 5,000 copies 6 months) Print Do’s and Don’ts in Chinese and Korean $5,000 - Promote Southern Laos at Thai Travel Mart & other regional travel tradeshows (eg. Cambodia Travel Mart) $ 15,000 5-10 par per 01-12/2018 Champasak 3.6.3 PCU, PIU Trade Show 3 times Promote Visit Laos 2018 through Vat Phou Festival (e.g. Including show signage at airport and in towns) $ 20,000 (first 6 months) DMN Meeting Selection - Fam trips for international and regional tour agents $ 10,000 (first 6 PCU, PIU, 01-12/2018 Champasak 3.6.4 Fam trips 2 times 40 par months) MTCO Fam trips for international bloggers $10,000 (final 6 months)

47 06-12/2018 Champasak 3.7.2 Mini marathon to promote driving safety $4,000 PIU Marathon 1 time 200 par T-shirts, 300 shirts and 06-12/2018 Champasak 3.7.3 Print promotional materials for driving safety aimed for the mini marathon PIU promotional 300 sets materials Organize 01-06/2018 Champasak 3.7.4 Visit Lao 2018 Food Festival $8,000 PIU 1 time 40 par festival

- Draft regulations on waste management for the 4000 Islands $2,000 Meeting & 01-12/2018 Champasak 3.7.5a (first 6 months) PIU Awareness 4 times 80 par - Conduct cleaning and garbage/rubbish collecting activity at tourist activity attractions in 4000 Islands $ 3,000 (Nakhasang area) (last 6 months) - Provide equipments to the awareness program on solid waste Equipment 06-12/2018 Champasak 3.7.5b management, water treatment in 4000 Islands (Ban Nakhasang) PIU Equipment 30 sets provided $ 5,000

Organize bicycle riding activity to raise awareness about sustainable Awareness 01-06/2018 Champasak 3.8.1 tourism $8,000 PIU raising 1 time 100 par activity 3.9.1 Support Children’s Cultural Center to Combat Child Exploitation and Awareness 06-12/2018 Champasak PIU 3 times 200 par Human Trafficking and identify solutions in Pakse District $ 4,000 activity Produce promotional materials(posters) to Combat Child Exploitation Promotional 06-12/2018 Champasak 3.9.2 PIU 1 issue 3,000 copies and Human Trafficking $ 4,000 materials KHM & Review meetings for 6 months, progress and planning of the 1 year 06/2018 4.13.1 Chapasak workplan - 2019 (Budget with PCU). PIU Meeting 2 times 12 par Conduct hospitality training (hygiene, cooking, manners, other) for 01-06/2018 Champasak 4.15.4 homestay service group in Nongluang, Paksong District $4,000 PIU Training 2 times 40 par 01-12/2018 Champasak 4.15.5 Support SMEs in Ban Saphai (women’s group) $5,000 PIU Training 2 times 20 par

Homestay - Improve Don Kho homestay standard to be inline with the ASEAN PIU and PCU standards standards $5,000 (last 6 months) Standard 01-12/2018 Champasak 4.16.3 2 times improved to Improve Nongluang CBT standard to be in line with ASEAN standards improvement ASEAN $3,000 (first 6 months) PIU standard

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved PIU - Khammouane DMN Meeting Selection - Workshop to identify & discuss policy issues which are hindering tourism development in Khammouane province, in collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders $1,000 (06/2018) - Organize bi-annual meeting of Destination Management Network Board for monitoring of Destination Management Plan $2,000 (06, PCU, PIU, Khammouan 01-12/2018 3.1.2 12/2018) 2times Development Meeting 5 times 150 par e (Thakek) - Establish taskforces of the Destination Management Network Partners (Hospitality Taskforce, Responsible Tourism Taskforce, Marketing Taskforce) $1000 (01/2018) Training of government staff and DMN board members in visitor-flow based destination management $1,500

1000 Printing books - Continue to produce and print tourist site histories and cultural and Printing

ethnic background $5,000 (last 6 months) PCU & PIU completed 2 times - Continue building awareness on protection and management of PIU Meeting tourism heritage $3,000 (first 6 months) - Survey and collect information on That Silotthabong in order to Dr. Joyce, 60 par / time Khammouan 01-12/2018 3.3.2a produce a cultural/historical landscape map and prepare content for Heritage Dept. Survey to 2 times e interpretation $5,000 (first 6 months) create map report - Survey the potential for tourism development of the Ban Xieng Vene & poster trekking route and Tham Nang Aen $5,000 (first 6 months) PCU, PIU content 1 time Survey the tourism development potential of the Phou Phaman-Nakai- PCU, Piu Survey report Vang Namyen route $4,000 (last 6 months) completed Survey

- Complete landscape improvements of Phou Phaman, Vang Namyen and Thalang $30,000 (first 6 months) - Create new tourist facilities at That Sikotthabong including installation of Provide Equipment Khammouan equipment 4 provided and 01-12/2018 3.3.2b interpretation panels $5,000 (last 6 months) PCU & PIU e - Improve Thakek information office according to the Lao tourism brand and improve locations improvements $7,000 (first 6 months) facilities completed -

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved

- Draft plan for PPP for managing sellers area and entrance ticket Khammouan Consultation 01-06/2018 3.4.1 system. Identify private sector partner and draft agreement based on PCU & PIU 3 times 20 par e s & Plan discussions and interests (That Sikotthabong & Tham Xang) $3,000 Khammouan Implement plan for PPP for managing sellers area and entrance ticket Consultation 06-12/2018 3.4.2 PCU & PIU 3 times 20 par e system. (That Sikotthabong & Tham Xang) $3,000 s & Plan - Diversification of tourism products at Nam Thern Lake area (fishing, kayaking and other) $3,000 (first 6 months) Khammouan - Develop product in Nakai for camping for visitor flow along the loop Nakai Tourism 01-12/2018 3.5.2 e $5,000 (first 6 months) Taskforce, PIU products & 3 times 40 par Build capacity of hotels and restaurants or accommodation and tourism and PCU training groups through relevant trainings $4,000 (last 6 months) Equipment - Support guesthouse, guiding business in Thalang boatlanding for Khammouan Nakai guesthouses 1 time Equipments 01-12/2018 3.5.3 (improve and provide equipment) $10,000 e Taskforce, PIU and provided - Improve Sobkham (Sobhia) handicraft center: $7,000 1 time handicraft center - Mobile training on Lanith’s Peun Than Heng a Sip programme in Hotel and Khammouan Thakek, KongLor, Nakai, Hin Nam No areas (using hotels and Restaurant 05-09/2017 3.5.4 e restaurants as training venues, industry trainers as training providers, Association Training 1 time 30 par Lanith as quality assurer) $10,000 PIU

- Build brand capacity among tourism stakeholders $3,000 Marketing Khammouan Build 01-12/2018 3.6.1 Improve connectivity between Vientiane and Thakek (work with bus Taskforce, 40 par e capacity operators and VTE based travel agents) $2,500 NZAID, PIU Khammouan Continue production of app on tourism information in Khammouane Mobile app 01-12/2018 3.6.2 PIU & PCU Mobile app e province for use on phones and tablets $6,000 completed Khammouan Support organizing Pha That Sikhottabong festival 2018 in order to 02/2018 3.6.3 e promote Visit Lao 2018. $7,000 PIU and PCU festival 1 time 100 par Raise awareness among hotels and restaurants about environmental Khammouan 06-12/2018 3.7.4 protection (Green Hotel and Safe Restaurant) using ASEAN Standards Hotel e Training 2 times 50 par $5,000 Association Organize campaign and support activities for keeping Thakek clean Khammouan Responsible 06-12/2017 3.7.5a (targeting schools, tourism businesses, tourists, public authorities e Tourism Activity 2 times 450 par possibly with coordination of Asia Foundation) $7,000 Taskforce, PIU

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved

Provide equipment to support campaign and activities for keeping Thakek Regulation Khammouan 06-12/2017 3.7.5b clean (targeting schools, tourism businesses, tourists, public authorities drafted and e PIU Equipment possibly with coordination of Asia Foundation) $7,000 activities implemented - Announcements about Visit Lao 2018 $2,000 Khammouan Announcem 01-06/2018 3.8.1 - Friendship Bicycle Race to raise tourism awareness and Mekong e PIU, PCU ents & 2 times 300 par tourism $6,000 activity Dissemination of the rules and regulations, measurements, laws on Child Khammouan Safe in tourism sector (Program to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Disseminatio 01-06/2017 3.9.1 PIU 1 time 100 par e Trafficking) to tourism businesses and local authorities (village, district n and provincial levels) in Nakai District. $2,000 Khammouan Conduct activity to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking in 01-06/2017 3.9.2 PIU e Khammouane province (brochure/leaflet). $2,000 Activity 1 time 100 par Khammouan Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and 06- 12/2018 e & 4.13.1 PIU planning of the 1 year workplan - 2019 (PCU budget). Meeting 2 times 12 par Champasak Khammouan Improve the landscape of The Loop $20,000 (Phou Phaman: $5,000; Improve Improvements 01-12/2018 4.15.1 PCU, PIU 3 times e Vang Namyet: $4,000; Thalang $11,000) landscape completed Khammouan Create community-based tourism service groups in target areas: Ban Service 01-12/2018 4.15.4 PIU 1 village 30 par e Xieng Vaen (Makong ethnic group) $1,000 groups - Organize tourism promotional event between Nakai and Thakek (The Tour PCU, PIU 1 time 50 par Khammouan Loop) for those attending the Mekong Tourism Forum in Nakhon 06/2018 4.16.2 e (Nakai) Phanom $7,000 Participate in sports event of Khammouane-Savannakhet-Nakhon PIU Sports event 1 time 10 par Phanom $5,000 for tourism Advisor’s Suggestion based on ADB Aid Memoire

Khammouan - Review all CBT sites in the province to create baseline for ASEAN Survey and 1 time 10% of CBT 01-12/2018 4.16.3 PCU e CBT standard $5,000 (01-04/2018) implementati sites attain • Implement ASEAN CBT standard in additional CBT sites in order to PIU on standard meet the 20% target based on baseline survey $7,000 (05-12/2018)

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved PIU – Luang Prabang Payments Luang Compensation for affected by infrastructure development at target sites completed Prabang 1.2.14 01-06/2018 $39,356 (government contribution) PIU Payments $39,356 before start of construction Luang - Organize bi-annual DMN meeting $2,000 (2 meetings) 2 times 01- 12/2018 Prabang 3.1.2 PIU Meetings 100 par - Meetings of 4 Taskforces $1,000 4 times

- Edit tourism site histories and ethnic and cultural background Books printed 1000 information $1,000 (first six months) and PIU & PCU books - Print tourism site history books $5,000 (last 6 months) distributed Book - Luang Provide comprehensive training to tour guides from both Laos & 05-09/18 3.3.2.a Prabang international guides (e.g. Australian, Dutch & Chinese etc.) on PIU, Heritage, 1 time 50 par responsible behaviour at Alms Giving $3,000 (first 6 months) Tour Co. Training

- Continue to provide training to Alms giving food suppliers e.g. micro Assoc. enterprises to ensure health standards are met and responsible 1 time behaviour to tourists $5,000 (last 6 months) 50 par Completion of facilities - Continue improving That Phou Si Tourism Landscape (repairs and PIU & PCU facilities) $30,000 (first 6 months) Design and 4 improvements

- Continue improving Kwangsi Waterfall Tourism Landscape (small improvement locations s of facilities bridge and trail) $20,000 (last 6 months)

- Improve the tourist information center at the airport international terminal $10,625 (last phase)

Luang - Improve the visitor center at Kwangsi Waterfall Park $15,000 (last 6 01-12/2018 3.3.2.b Prabang months) Set up of

- Equipment support to the Visit Laos 2018 celebrations (elephant PIU 4 equipment float and Visit Laos procession) $7,000 (first 6 months) completed Set up locations - Install lighting systems at tourist attractions around Luang Prabang equipment Town (Vat Xieng Thong, Vat That Luang, Vat Mai, Vat Visoun) PIU ASEAN $30,000 2 Improve public toilet facilities at Thaen Po, Phou Si site, according to Toilet locations standard ASEAN toilet standards $50,000 PCU achieved

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved - Develop a plan for a PPP on service and management of tourism Luang Plan 06-12/2018 3.4.1 facilities in Pak Ou and Chomphet districts (project infrastructure PIU+PCU Plan 1 plan Prabang facilities) $2,000 completed - - Implement model PPP on service and management of tourism Luang 06-12/2018 3.4.2 facilities in Pak Ou and Chomphet districts (project infrastructure PIU PPP model Implementing Prabang facilities) $3,000 contract - Set up/organize souvenir shop areas at key tourist sites: Vat PIU Model Xiengthong $5,000 (first 6 months) Zoning Plan handicraft Luang - Improve and reorganize Night Market area $20,000 & agreement 01-06/2018 3.5.2 Improve trekking routes in Nong Khiaw. Develop tourism action plan for 2 areas sales area Prabang PIU and Plan & the development of Nong Kiauw as a green / eco tourism destination. Improvements relevant activities E.g. assess infrastructure, product development, training, marketing etc. stakeholders completed $10,000 PIU, PCU, & - Improve and reorganize Night Market area (area outside PICT) Organize private sector Organize Luang $20,000 sales area & 01-12/2018 3.5.3 sales area & Prabang Support equipment for tourism businesses that have previously received improvement improvements project support $4,200 (continue previous year’s support) s SMEs - Build capacity of private sector: Training program on upgrading Completed Luang 01-12/2018 3.5.4 service quality for tourism business owners or other related PIU & LANITH Training 30 par training with Prabang businesses $5,000 30 par Luang DMN Meeting Selection PIU, Marketing 05-09/18 3.6.1 1 Plan created Prabang - Create a marketing plan for the “green season” $10,000 Associations Plan

Video produced PIU - Continue producing tourism promotional video $3,500 Printing of 1 book PIU promotional - Produce and print tourism guidebook in Chinese language $10,000 50000 Guidebook books Luang - Produce promotional information for the Luang Prabang-Pak Ou trail copies printed 01-12/2018 3.6.2 $5,000 Prabang PIU/PCU - Continue production of app for smart phones and tablets $13,000 app Produce souvenirs to promote Luang Prabang and Visit Laos 2018 1 poster App Souvenirs completed & $10,000 PIU distributed

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved

- Participate in the exhibition for the Luang Prabang Film Festival and Luang the Ancient Luang Prabang festival at the Chanh House $10,000 Prabang 500 par (December 2018) PIU Fair 1 time 01-12/2018 3.6.3 200 - Exhibition in support of Visit Lao Year 2018 (exhibition booth, PIU Exhibit 1 time equipment, and souvenirs) $5,000 par/visitors Tourism exhibit for “Oh So Beautiful Luang Prabang” campaing $20,000 Organize “Oh So Beautiful Luang Prabang” Luang - Organize a fam for journalists to promote the unique attractiveness Prabang of Luang Prabang to promote tourism, “Blogger Meet Up and Exchange visit to reflect Simply Beautifu,” $50,000 07/2018 3.6.4 PCU, PIU Forum 1 time 200 par - Food festival (from budget line 3.7.4) - Handicraft exhibition and demonstration of livelihoods unique to Luang Prabang, ethnic arts exhibition (budget line 3.6.3) Blogger Meet Up Meeting $20,000

Awareness Luang Train tuk tuk drivers (include other transport providers) on fair and on tourism 01-06/2018 Prabang 3.7.1 PIU 1 time 100 par responsible behaviour with tourists $6,000 transportatio n services

- Activity on bicycling to promote safe driving and reduce 11/2018 Luang 3.7.2 PIU Activity 1 time 300 par Prabang environmental pollution $8,000 - Print manuals on food hygiene and safety $3,000 Luang Training and 170 par and 1 06-12/2018 3.7.4 - Promote manual on food hygiene and safety with hotels, PIU, PCU 1 time Prabang guesthouses and restaurants $2,000 handbook handbook Food festival to support “Oh So Beautiful Luang Prabang” $15,000 Luang Activity to reduce environmental pollution and promote safe driving for Awareness 11/2018 Prabang 3.7.5a PIU & PCU 1 time 300 par tourists as part of Visit Lao 2018 $8,000 Activity Luang Provide rubbish bins at Kwangsi Waterfall and other important tourist 01-12/2018 3.7.5b Prabang sites around Luang Prabang District (3 types) $4,000 PIU Waste bins 20 sets - Competition on traditional folk songs to support cultural traditions Luang $7,000 (first 6 months) Prabang - Support Luang Prabang radio program $1,000 (first 6 months) Awareness 1 time 01-12/2018 3.8.1 PIU 100 par - Participate in and support Visit Lao 2018 festivities during Lao New activity 10 times Year $15,000 (14-16/4/2018)

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved

Luang Print awareness materials regarding child exploitation and HIV/AIDS for Printed Print and 06-12/2018 3.9.2 PIU 500 sets Prabang target areas of TIIGP $2,000 materials distribute To be Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and 4.13.1 06- 12/2018 determined planning of the 1 year workplan - 2019 (PCU budget). PIU Meeting 2 times 12 par Luang 1. Continue improving Kwangsi Waterfall Prabang + Improve pond, research area, sitting area $7,000 + Improve green area, improve swimming in the new upper area of the Improve 2 Improvements 01-12/2018 4.15.2 PIU waterfall $10,000 landscape locations completed 2. Improve Phou Si landscape: Create green area (garden), sitting area, railing improvement $8,000 Luang - Print Luang Prabang annual tourism statistics report $4,000 Report and Completed 2000 01-12/2018 Prabang 4.16.1 - Collect information and analyze tourist satisfaction in Luang Prabang PIU and PCU information report and copies Province $3,000 collection questionnaire Luang - Continue cooperation with Lanexang Quadrangle (produce app) Mekong Prabang $15,000 Activities 01-12/2018 4.16.2 PCU and PIU Cooperation - Participate in Loei promotional event $7,000 completed activity - Training and marketing $15,000 Luang Improve tourism standards in line with ASEAN tourism standards Improved 10% of public Prabang - Promote ASEAN Green Hotel Standard $3,000 01-12/2018 4.16.3 PIU tourism toilets meet - Promote, improve and review development of public toilet according standards standard to ASEAN Public Toilet Standard $15,000

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved PIU – Oudomxay Oudomxay Compensation for affected people from the infrastructure project in Chom Compensati Payments 01-02/2018 1.4.12 PIU $12,703 Ong area $12,703 on in kip completed Oudomxay Organize bi-annual meeting of Destination Management Network 3.2.1 01-12/2018 Board for monitoring of Destination Management Plan $2,000 PIU, PCU Meetings 2 times 60 par - Prepare plan for protecting and managing tourism natural heritage of Plan Chom Ong (survey, demarcate, and issue land registration) $6,000 (06- PIU and PCU Plan and 1 plan completed 09/2018) meeting and approved 01-12/18 3.3.2a - Meeting to discuss protection and management of tourism in Chom

Oudomxay Ong $1,000 (06-09/2018) 1 time Print tourism site histories and background cultural and ethnic information PIU Printing of $5,000 (last 6 months) 1000 copies Oudomxay 4 - Survey, design and produce promotional tourism signs at locations PIU between Luang Namtha, Phongsaly, Sayabouly and Luang Prabang Plan for locations Survey promotional completed $10,000 signs and signs - Improve the standard of the tourist information center (fix air installed condition, door, ceiling, counter, brochure racks in the outside area, PIU handicraft sales area, and other) $10,000 (first 6 months) Facilities 01-12/18 3.3.2b - Improve the Pak Beng tourist information center and provide 1 time Improvements equipment to improve quality and standards for the sake of tourists completed $7,000 (last 6 months) Facilities - Improve the boat landing area in Pak Beng in order to improve PIU 1 time access (toilet, lighting, rest area, stairway) $35,000 Improvements

- Project to improve the large vehicle parking area and public toilet in Facilities PIU completed Ang Hin to support the boat racing festival tradition $20,000 1 time

Draft plan for government and private sector cooperation in service Plan Plan written 06-12/2018 3.4.1 management of Chom Ong Cave $2,000 PIU and PCU 1 plan

Oudomxay

Contract and Implement the plan regarding government and private sector cooperation 06-12/2018 3.4.2 PIU PPP model implementatio Oudomxay in service management of Chom Ong Cave $3,000 n - Training on kao poon production in order to improve hygiene, and 01-12/218 3.5.2 PIU, PCU Training 5 times 100 par health safety $5,000 (first 6 months)

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved

Oudomxay - Training on kao poon production in Nalae $5,000 (last 6 weeks) - Training for SMEs regarding service and to build capacity $6,000 (last 6 months) - Guide training for nature guides in Chom Ong for the purpose of providing service quality, responsibility, following of regulations inside the cave, and tourist safety $5,000

DMN Meeting Selections Oudomxay - Provide necessary equipment to kao poon producers $6,000 (last 6 months) Provide Equipment 01-12/2018 3.5.3 PIU - Improve and provide equipment for homestay in Chom Ong equipment provided (electricity, running water, and other equipment) $8,000 (last 6 months) Provide equipment to small businesses in Oudomxay $6,000 Oudomxay Hospitality training for hotels, guesthouses and restaurants (cleaners, 01-12/2018 3.5.4 gardeners, beverage) $6,000 PIU Training 1 time 60 par

Oudomxay Materials - Print tourism information materials supported by the project in PIU 1 time (Xay, Pak printed 01-03/18 Oudomxay Province $6,000 (first 6 months) Beng) Website has 01-06/18 Produce updated 3.6.2 - Produce guidebook for Oudomxay Province $7,500 PIU 1 time 01-06/18 Print Do’s and Don’ts in Chinese (brochures, posters, stickers to guidebook design and 06-12/18 distribute to tour companies, buses, put up posters in hotels, public information areas) $10,000 PIU & PCU 3 sets Print posters Thailand & Attend key tourism conventions & trade fairs to promote Oudomxay in 2 trade 01-12/18 China 3.6.3 PCU & PIU Trade Fairs 6 par China & Thailand $10,000 fairs

Have familiarization trips for Chinese & Thai tour operators to visit Meeting & 06-12/18 3.6.4 PIU 1 time 30 par Oudomxay to encourage longer stay. $10,000 fam trip Oudomxay - Awareness on Food Safety (Pak Beng, Muang La, Xay) $5,000 PIU Meeting 3 times 60 par Oudomxay - Activity with participation of the public and private sectors to celebrate 06-12/18 3.7.4 Visit Lao 2018 (food competition in Muang Xay) $4,000 PIU & private Activity 1 time 200 par sector

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 4: 1 January – 31 December 2018

Outputs Quantitative Target Date(s) Implementing Location Budget Activity Personnel/ Code Partner Target No./ % Units No. Achieved Pak Beng Awareness meeting on environmental protection and sustainable tourism 01-06/2018 3.7.5a District in Pak $3,000 PIU Meeting 1 time 60 par Pak Beng Provide equipment (waste bins and other equipment) to support 01-06/2018 3.7.5b District environmental protection in Pak Beng District $3,000 PIU Equipment 1 time 40 bins Awareness activities to combat child exploitation and domestic violence 3.9.1 & 06-12/2018 Houn District in tourism to be held at the Houn District Highschool (performance/role 3.9.2 PIU Activity 1 time 80 par play and distribution of stickers) $6,000 (3.9.1: $4,000; 3.9.2: $2,000) Khammouan Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and 06- 12/2018 e 4.13.1 PIU Meeting 2 times 12 par planning of the 1 year workplan - 2019 (PCU budget). Champasak Oudomxay PIU Landscape Improvements 01-06/2018 4.15.3 Improve Landscape of Km 11 Waterfall $9,000 improvement completed s

PCU and PIU Oudomxay Implementati - Promote and assess ASEAN Green Hotel standards at Nam Kat Yola 1st phase 01-12/18 (Xay, Muang 4.16.3 on of tourism 4 times Pa Resort, Pak Beng Lodge, Luang Xay and Muang Lao Resort $4,000 completed La, Pak standards Beng)

58 Attachment D: Statement of Expenditure SUMMARY/STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) SHEET FOR PROJECT LOANS/GRANTS

Type of Form (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box [select one box]): ADB Loan/Grant No. L3156 - LAOS

Summary Sheet Application No.

a x SOE Sheetb Indicate applicable SOE ceiling, if anyc $100,000.00 Category/subcategory 2 Sheet No. 1 Type of Disbursement (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box): Reimbursement x Liquidation of Advance Direct Payment For the period: 01/01/2019-31/03/2019 (select one box)

For Advance Fund Only Item Contract/PO PCSS Description of Name & Address Date of Total Amount of bill ADB's ADB's Share of c d f No. Record No. Goods & Services of Supplier Payment paid/payable Disbursement Expenditures Exchange Amount for Remarks No. for EA's (Due) Percentage Rate e Liquidation e

Purchased 3 motorbikes for construction supervision in Oudomxay ( 1 0052 NCX CO.,LTD) 4.12.5 36,315,000.00 100% 4,250.35 8544 4,250.35 1 Under supevision consultant contract) 4.12.5

Production of panels and interpretation Mr Amphol 2 0054 signs for Wat Phu heritage site area 100% 900.00 1 900.00 2 Sengphachanh (editing text) 3.3.2.b

First payment for production and installation of inducative signs in 3 0054 Mr Bounmy 11,160,000.00 100% 1,303.59 8561 1,303.59 2 Chompheth and Pak Ou District, Luang Prabang 3.3.2.b

Support of tourist souvenir production units in Luang Prabang: Improvement of Ms viphaphon 4 11,150,000.00 100% 1,302.11 8563 1,302.11 3 souvenir sale stands at Xiengthong saysengsouk Temple (3.5.3)

59 Production of light lantern entitled Laos ຮ້ ານ ພອນຈະເີລນ ຕັ ດ 5 Simply Beautiful installed at tourist sites ແກ້ ວ-ອາລ ມີ ນຽມ ສໍ່ ວນ 16,252,500.00 100% 1,897.33 8566 1,897.33 3 (3.3.2.b) ບຸ ກຄົ ນ

Provision of materials and equipment for improvement of community based Moudnaly Mingmeuang 6 39,979,000.00 100% 4,660.64 8578 4,660.64 3 tourism standard to be inline w ith Mrs ASEAN standard (3.5.3)

Second payment for improvement of ANA ack Phattana bridge and step to Kuanngoua Cave at 7 Construction Sole Co., 99,486,060.00 100% 11,591.06 8583 11,591.06 3 Xieng Vene village, Khammouane Ltd (3.3.2.b)

First payment for improvement of the / 8 gate to Wat Phu, The w orld heritage ບ ສ ບຸ ນຈະເີລນກໍ່ ສ້ າງ 179,842,350.00 100% 21,002.26 8563 21,002.26 2

site in Champassack 3.3.2.b ເຄຫາ ຈາກັ ດຜ ້ ດຽວ

* EA = Executing Agency, PCSS = Procurement Contract Summary Sheet, PO = Purchase Order TOTAL d1 46,907.34 TOTAL d2 46,907.34

Notes: a. Prepare separate form for each category or subcategory. b. Not applicable for direct payment procedure. c. For all individual payments exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling, prepare a separate summary sheet (Appendix 7B) and attach the required supporting documents. d. Ensure that the total amount or the aggregate total amount of all summary/SOE sheet agrees w ith the amount indicated in the w ithdraw al application for reimbursement or direct payment (d1) or advance fund (d2). e. Applicable for liquidation of advance under the advance fund procedure. Indicate the actual foreign exchange rates used for each transaction (see additional notes and illustration on the next page). f. Indicate dow n payment, advance payment, an installment payment number, Interim Payment Certificate number or other relevant information.

ADB Form No. ADB-SS/SOE

60 SUMMARY/STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) SHEET FOR PROJECT LOANS/GRANTS

Type of Form (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box [select one box]): ADB Loan/Grant No. L3156 - LAOS

Summary Sheet Application No. 0 0 0 4 6

a x SOE Sheetb Indicate applicable SOE ceiling, if anyc $100,000.00 Category/subcategory 3 Sheet No. 2 Type of Disbursement (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box): Reimbursement x Liquidation of Advance Direct Payment For the period: 01/01/2019-31/01/2019 (select one box)

For Advance Fund Only Item Contract/PO PCSS Description of Name & Address Date of Total Amount of ADB's ADB's Share of c d f No. Record No. Goods & Services of Supplier Payment bill paid/payable Disbursement Expenditures Exchange Amount for Remarks No. for EA's (Due) Percentage Rate e Liquidation e

Salary's National Tourism Destination 1 0003 Management and Training Specialist for Ms Phongsith Davading 100% 3,000.00 1 3,000.00 1 01/2019 ( Phongsith Davading)

Deputy Team Leader salary for Dec Mr Henricus Braunius 2 0015 100% 3,182.00 1 3,182.00 1 2018 paid in Jan 2019 ( 4.2.1) Phonne

Payment for individual supervision Mr Xayavath 3 0038 consultant for Khmmuane sub-project 12,000,000.00 100% 1,405.48 8538 1,405.48 1 Chanthavongsa 4.1.9

Mr. Xaysavath (Remuneration of individual supervision consultant for Mr Xayavath 4 0038 100% 3,810.00 1 3,810.00 1 Khammouane infrastructure in Jan Chanthavongsa 2019) 4.1.9

Administrative costs for supervision Mr Xayavath 5 0038 consultant for Khammouane for Jan 8,082,000 100% 945.15 8551 945.15 1 Chanthavongsa 2019 ( 4.1.9)

Mr Bounthan Xayavong (Expenditure of individual supervision consultant for 6 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 100% 3,770.00 1 3,770.00 1 Luang Prabang infrastructure for Jan 2019) 4.1.10

61 Transport fee ( car rental) of supervision consultant for Luang 7 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 100% 2,500.00 1 2,500.00 1 Prabang infrastructure Jan 2019 ( 4.1.10)

Administrative costs for supervision 8 0041 consultant for Luang Prabang for Jan Mr Bounthan Sayavong 8,022,000 100% 938.14 8551 938.14 1 2019 ( 4.1.10)

9 0003 Reversal of item 14, cat 03, WA0042 Ms Phongsith Davading 18,460.19 100% 2.17 1 2.17 1

Salary's national tourism destination 10 0003 management and training specialist for Ms Phongsith Davading 100% 3,000.00 1 3,000.00 2 02/2019 (Phongsith Davading) 4.2.5

Payment for salary tax of Deputy Team Mr Henricus Braunius 11 0015 3,554,200.00 100% 414.82 8568 414.82 2 Leader for 12/2018 (4.2.1) Phonne

Salary's international tourism specialist / Mr Henricus Braunius 12 0015 Deputy team leader for Jan 2019 paid in 100% 8,636.00 1 8,636.00 2 Phonne Feb 2019 ( 4.2.1)

Salary's international tourism specialist / Mr Henricus Braunius 13 0015 Deputy team leader for Feb 2019 ( 100% 10,000.00 1 10,000.00 2 Phonne 4.2.1)

Salary's national small and Medium Ms Sipaseuth 14 0016 enterprise development specialist for 100% 2,500.00 1 2,500.00 2 Chanthapanya 02/2019 ( 4.2.7)

Mr. Xaysavath (Remuneration of individual supervision consultant for Mr Xayavath 15 0038 100% 3,780.00 1 3,780.00 2 Khammouan infrastructure in Feb 2019) Chanthavongsa 4.1.9

Mr. Bounthan Xayavong (Expenditure of individual supervision consultant for 16 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 100% 3,750.00 1 3,750.00 2 Luang Prabang infrastructure in Feb 2019) 4.1.10

62 Transport fee (Car rental) of supervision consultant for Luang 17 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 100% 2,500.00 1 2,500.00 2 Prabang infrastructure Feb/2019 (4.1.10)

Nida claim for consulting services 18 0002 Ms Nida Azada Calma 100% 1,454.54 1 1,454.54 3 period Jan-Mar 2019

Salary's national tourism destination 19 0003 management and training specialist for Ms Phongsith Davading 100% 3,000.00 1 3,000.00 3 03/2019 (Phongsith Davading) 4.2.5

Payment for salary tax of Duputy Team Mr Henricus Braunius 20 0015 31,330,271.00 100% 3,654.95 8572 3,654.95 3 Leader for Jan and Feb /2019 (4.2.1) Phonne

Salary's international tourism specialist / Mr Henricus Braunius 21 0015 Deputy team leader for March 2019 100% 8,636.00 1 8,636.00 3 Phonne (4.2.1)

Salary's national small and Medium Ms Sipaseuth 22 0016 enterprise development specialist for 100% 2,500.00 1 2,500.00 3 Chanthapanya 03/2019 ( 4.2.7)

Administrative costs for supervision Mr Xayavath 23 0038 consultant for Khammouane for 2/ 8,086,000 100% 942.64 8578 942.64 3 Chanthavongsa 2019 paid in March 2019 ( 4.1.9)

Airticket for Luang Prabang to Vientian ( Expenditure of individual supervision 24 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 1,380,000.00 100% 160.88 8578 160.88 3 consultant for Luang Prabang infrastructure) 4.1.10

Administrative costs for supervision 25 0041 consultant for Luang Prabang for 2/ Mr Bounthan Sayavong 8,078,000.00 100% 941.71 8578 941.71 3 2019 paid in March 19 ( 4.1.10)

Salary and perdiem for Expenditure of individual supervision consultant for 26 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 100% 3,770.00 1 3,770.00 3 Luang Prabang infrastructure in March 2019 ( 4.1.10)

63 Transport fee ( Car rental) of supervision consultant for Luang 27 0041 Mr Bounthan Sayavong 100% 2,500.00 1 2,500.00 3 Prabang infrastructure March 2019 (4.1.10)

* EA = Executing Agency, PCSS = Procurement Contract Summary Sheet, PO = Purchase Order TOTAL d1 81,694.49 TOTAL d2 81,694.49

Notes: a. Prepare separate form for each category or subcategory. b. Not applicable for direct payment procedure. c. For all individual payments exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling, prepare a separate summary sheet (Appendix 7B) and attach the required supporting documents. d. Ensure that the total amount or the aggregate total amount of all summary/SOE sheet agrees w ith the amount indicated in the w ithdraw al application for reimbursement or direct payment (d1) or advance fund (d2). e. Applicable for liquidation of advance under the advance fund procedure. Indicate the actual foreign exchange rates used for each transaction (see additional notes and illustration on the next page). f. Indicate dow n payment, advance payment, an installment payment number, Interim Payment Certificate number or other relevant information.

ADB Form No. ADB-SS/SOE

64 SUMMARY/STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) SHEET FOR PROJECT LOANS/GRANTS

Type of Form (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box [select one box]): ADB Loan/Grant No. L3156 - LAOS

Summary Sheet Application No. 0 0 0 4 6

a x SOE Sheetb Indicate applicable SOE ceiling, if anyc $100,000.00 Category/subcategory 4 Sheet No. 3 Type of Disbursement (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box): Reimbursement x Liquidation of Advance Direct Payment For the period: 01/01/2019-31/01/2019 (select one box)

For Advance Fund Only Item Contract/PO PCSS Description of Name & Address Date of Total Amount of ADB's ADB's Share of c d f No. Record No. Goods & Services of Supplier Payment bill paid/payable Disbursement Expenditures Exchange Amount for Remarks No. for EA's (Due) Percentage Rate e Liquidation e

Second payment for quiz aw areness 1 0053 online promotional clip entitled "visit Laos ABX Co.,Ltd 100% 3,000.00 1 3,000.00 1 challenge" 3.6.2

Perdiem for PCU attended DMN meeting for Souvandeth and 2 0053 activity planning in Pakse, Champassack 100% 400.00 1 400.00 1 Bounleua Sorachampa Province 4.13.1

Meeting to consider w orkplan for 2019 Bounleua Sorachampa 3 0053 7,510,000.00 100% 878.67 8547 878.67 1 w ith PIU Champassack (PCU) 4.13.1 Miss

Consultative meeting to consider tourism Phisamai Poumvisit 4 0053 7,190,000.00 100% 841.23 8547 841.23 1 marketing strategy plan in final stage 3.6.1 Miss

PIU Champassack organized activity Anousone 5 0053 6,850,000.00 100% 801.73 8544 801.73 1 planning meeting for 2019 ( 4.13.1) Keobouphaphanh Mr

PIU Champassack conducted w orkshop Anousone 6 0053 for DMN taskforce to discuss on activities 15,840,000.00 100% 1,853.93 8544 1,853.93 1 Keobouphaphanh Mr planned for 2019 ( 3.1.2)

Annual meeting of the national DMN Manisakhon 7 0053 taskforce members to plan activities for 29,392,000.00 100% 3,440.48 8543 3,440.48 1 Thammavong Mrs 2019 in Vientiane ( 3.1.2)

65 Design and production of tourist map of Lao Uniprint Press 8 0053 36,000,000.00 100% 4,213.98 8543 4,213.98 1 Vangvieng tow n 3.6.2 Co.,Ltd

PIU Luang Prabang attended planning Miss viphaphon 9 0053 meeting to consider activities for 2019 ( 10,400,000.00 100% 1,217.51 8542 1,217.51 1 saysengsouk 4.13.1)

PCU organized meeting to consider Thannongsack 10 0053 activities planned for 2019 w ith PIU Luang 3,350,000.00 100% 392.18 8542 392.18 1 thongdala Mr Prabang 4.13.1

Perdiem and Airticket for PCU review and planning meeting w ith stakeholders along Golden Phoenix Serice 11 0053 7,040,000.00 100% 824.16 8542 824.16 1 North - Sounth Economic corridor and Sole Co.,Ltd Oudomxay 4.13.1

Perdiem and Airticket for PCU joined technical team to conduct survey to open up the border betw een Xiengkhane Golden Phoenix Serice 12 0053 6,520,000.00 100% 763.38 8541 763.38 1 (Thailand) and Sanakham (Laos) (under Sole Co.,Ltd Lanexang cultural Quadrangle framew ork) 4.13.1

Second payment for review and planning meeting w ith stakeholders along North - Thannongsack 13 0053 1,280,000.00 100% 149.87 8541 149.87 1 South Economic corridor and Oudomxay thongdala Mr 4.13.1

PCU attended DMN members meeting along Souvandeth and 14 0053 North - South economic corridor (Luang 100% 560.00 1 560.00 1 Bounleua Sorachampa Namtha) 4.14.1

Destination management netw ork meeting Moudnaly Mingmeuang 15 0053 of North - South Economic Corridor held in 6,760,000.00 100% 791.48 8541 791.48 1 Mrs Luang Namtha. 4.13.1

PCU follow ed up the progress of the construction of access road to Chom Ong 16 0053 Cave, Oudomxay and attended activity Mrs Kamvy Xayyavong 6,256,500.00 100% 732.53 8541 732.53 1 planning meeting w ith PIU Oudomxay 4.13.1

Ce-organized and supported sport event ( Green advanture 17 0053 87,998,900.00 100% 10,289.86 8552 10,289.86 1 hard marathone ) held in Vang Vieng 3.6.4 travel co.,Ltd

PIU Khammouan conducted internal audit Ms Phonearnong 18 0053 3,445,000.00 100% 402.97 8549 402.97 1 w ith PCU (at the end of the year) 4.13.2 Xayyasith

First payment for PCU staff to conduct Souvandeth and 19 0053 100% 300.00 1 300.00 1 internal audit in Khammouane 4.13.1 Bounleua Sorachampa

Airticket and perdiem for PCU participated in annual meeting of Lane Xang cultural Golden Phoenix Serice 20 0053 7,960,000.00 100% 931.10 8549 931.10 1 Quadrangle ( sub-reginal meeting) Sole Co.,Ltd organized in Luang Prabang 4.16.2

66 Second payment for PCU staff to conduct internal audit in Khammouane ( travelling 21 0053 MP Tour Co., Ltd 3,600,000.00 100% 421.10 8549 421.10 1 costs to Khammouane, then continued to Champasak) 4.13.1

PIU Luang Prabang organized annual meeting of Lane Xang Cultural Quadrangle Miss viphaphon 22 0053 81,961,000.00 100% 9,587.20 8549 9,587.20 1 (Sub-reginal meeting) held in Luang saysengsouk Prabang 4.16.2

Final payment for quiz aw areness-online 23 0053 promotional cilp entitled "Visit Laos ABX Co.,Ltd 100% 3,000.00 1 3,000.00 1 Challenge" 3.6.2

PCU attended review and planning meeting Thannongsack 24 0053 of stakeholders along the loop 2,267,000.00 100% 264.96 8556 264.96 1 thongdala Mr (Bolikhamxay part) 4.13.1

PCU follow ed up and inspected the Thannongsack 25 0053 progress of the construction of 2,186,000.00 100% 255.49 8556 255.49 1 thongdala Mr infrastructure in Khammouane 4.13.1

First payment for design and production of 26 0053 sustainable aw ard symbol of Lao PDR Master Seven Shop 69,600,000.00 100% 8,134.64 8556 8,134.64 1 3.3.2.a

PIU Champassack conducted internal audit Phisamai Poumvisit 27 0053 3,295,000.00 100% 385.11 8556 385.11 1 w ith PCU (at the end of the year) 4.13.2 Miss

PCU conducted internal audit in Souvandeth and 28 0053 Champassack province (at the end of the 100% 360.00 1 360.00 1 Bounleua Sorachampa year) 4.13.2

Second period of launching pubblic relation Chameleon 29 0053 for "Inspiring Laos Website" by the MTCO Strategies(Thailang) 100% 2,000.00 1 2,000.00 1 3.6.2 Co.,Ltd

Final payment for phase I of elaborating Chameleon 30 0053 content and editing the w ebsite "Inspiring Strategies(Thailang) 100% 10,000.00 1 10,000.00 1 laos" 3.6.2 Co.,Ltd

Chameleon Transfer fee to Chameleon Strategies for 31 0053 Strategies(Thailang) 100% 27.00 1 27.00 1 Inspiringlaos w ebsite 3.6.2 Co.,Ltd

PIU Khammouane organized review and Thannongsack 32 0053 planning meeting w ith PCU in Khammouane 4,770,000.00 100% 557.50 8556 557.50 1 thongdala Mr ( for activity planning for 2019) 4.13.1

Bolikhamxay tourism sector (The Loop 33 0053 part) organized planning meeting w ith Saikham (Bolikhamxay) 4,243,000.00 100% 495.91 8556 495.91 1 DMN members for 2019 activities 4.13.1

67 PIU Luang Prabang conducted consultative meeting to assess CBT ASEAN standard Mr Souvansay 34 0053 23,815,000.00 100% 2,784.40 8553 2,784.40 1 for Nayang Village, Nambak district, Luang Vilaychit Prabang. 4.16.3

PIU Luang Prabang attended tourism exhibition in Loei province of Thailand in Ms viphaphon 35 0053 occasion of Dokphaibane festival 2019 ( 31,322,000.00 100% 3,662.11 8553 3,662.11 1 saysengsouk under Lanxang Cultural quadrangle framew ork) 3.6.3

Tourism sector of Luang Prabang attended Ms viphaphon 36 0053 tourism w orkshop and Dokphaibane 39,960,000.00 100% 4,672.04 8553 4,672.04 1 saysengsouk festival 2019 in Loei, Thailand 4.16.2

PCU participated at tourism exhibition and Phisamai Poumvisit 37 0053 Dokphaibane festival 2019 in Loei, Thailand 33,980,000.00 100% 3,973.80 8551 3,973.80 1 Miss ( 4.16.2)

Travelling cost of financial officials for Golden Phoenix Serice 38 0054 2,980,000.00 100% 348.46 8552 348.46 2 internal audit in Champassak 4.13.2 Sole Co.,Ltd

Supervising steering committee members supervised the progress of infrastructure Mr.Khantee 39 0054 2,060,000.00 100% 240.88 8552 240.88 2 construction in Khammouane province Xaythavong 4.13.4

First payment for PCU attended pree- Mrs Souvandeth 40 0054 planning meeting w ith PIU Vangvieng for 100% 230.00 1 230.00 2 Phimmakaysone 2019 w orkplan of TIIGP2 ( 4.13.1)

Second payment for PCU attended pree- Miss Bounleua 41 0054 planning meeting w ith PIU Vangvieng for 100% 230.00 1 230.00 2 Sorachampa 2019 w orkplan of TIIGP2 ( 4.13.1)

PIU Vangvieng attended planning meeting Thiemchay Philavanh 42 0054 for 2019 w orkplan of TIIGP2 in Vientiane 5,600,000.00 100% 654.43 8557 654.43 2 Mrs Capital ( 4.13.1)

PIU Vangvieng organized pree-planning Thiemchay Philavanh 43 0054 meeting w ith stakeholders for 2019 3,720,000.00 100% 434.73 8557 434.73 2 Mrs w orkplan of TIIGP2 ( 4.13.1)

PIU Vientiane Province participated 44 0054 planning meeting for 2019 w orkplan of Sintham Bouttavong Mr 4,180,000.00 100% 488.49 8557 488.49 2 TIIGP2 held in Vientiane Capital ( 4.13.1)

PIU Vientiane Province organized pree- 45 0054 planning meeting w ith stakeholders for Sintham Bouttavong Mr 3,660,000.00 100% 427.72 8557 427.72 2 2019 w orkplan of TIIGP2 ( 4.13.1)

PCU participated at pree-planning meeting Anongsack Thongdala 46 0054 w ith PIU Vientiane province for 2019 3,295,000.00 100% 385.06 8557 385.06 2 Mr w orkplan of TIIGP2 ( 4.13.1)

68 Surveys and collected data to set up tourist activities standard in Vangvieng ( Thitphasone 47 0054 40,010,000.00 100% 4,675.70 8557 4,675.70 2 under responsible tourism framew ork) Souvannaphong Mr 3.3.2.a

First payment of second phase of Amazing Star w orld 48 0054 development of travel guide application on 100% 11,026.00 1 11,026.00 2 co.,ltd mobile (front-back) 3.6.2

First payment for promotional movie entitled 49 0054 "Laos, Simply Beautiful" focussing culture ABX 100% 14,350.00 1 14,350.00 2 and w ay of life 3.6.2

Chameleon Second payment for public relation launch 50 0054 Strategies(Thailang) 100% 2,000.00 1 2,000.00 2 of "Inspiring Website" 3.6.2 Co.,Ltd

Final payment of phase I of creating Chameleon 51 0054 content and editing "Inspiring Website" Strategies(Thailang) 100% 10,027.00 1 10,027.00 2 (3.6.2) Co.,Ltd

Collect and gather information and data of Mr Phonesouk 52 0054 18 provinces of Laos for "Inspiring 100% 1,000.00 1 1,000.00 2 Xaysomphanh Website" From August to December 3.6.2

Internal audit conducted by financial team Ms viphaphon 53 0054 3,600,000.00 100% 420.32 8565 420.32 2 of PCU (4.13.2) saysengsouk

PCU conducted internal audit in Luang Mrs Souvandeth 54 0054 Prabang province (at the end of the year 100% 230.00 1 230.00 2 Phimmakaysone 2018 ( 4.13.2)

PCU conducted internal audit in Luang Miss Bounleua 55 0054 Prabang province (at the end of the year 100% 230.00 1 230.00 2 Sorachampa 2018 ( 4.13.2)

Destination management netw ork Mr.Bounserth 56 0054 conducted consultative meeting to 100% 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 2 Xayaseng implement TIIGP2 activities 3.3.2.b

Lane Xang cultural Quadrangle netw ork Manichan 57 0054 participated in annual elephant festival in 4,800,000.00 100% 560.42 8565 560.42 2 punvathvongsack Ms Xayabouli province 3.6.2

Perdiem of steering committee members for supervising the progress of construction Mr.Thanongsack 58 0054 5,440,000.00 100% 635.14 8565 635.14 2 of infrastructure in Khammouane Province thongdala 4.14.1

Assessment of ASEAN community based 59 0054 tourism standard at Napavane village Mr Hinphet 21,600,000.00 100% 2,521.89 8565 2,521.89 2 (along the loop) 4.16.3

69 PIU Luang prabang organized pree- Mr Nouy 60 0054 planning meeting for 2019 w orkplan of 10,400,000.00 100% 1,214.81 8561 1,214.81 2 Vongmanychane TIIGP2 w ith stakeholders 4.13.1

PIU Luang Prabang attended training on Mr Nouy 61 0054 social online (second phase) in Loei, 18,472,000.00 100% 2,157.69 8561 2,157.69 2 Vongmanychane Thailand 4.16.2

PIU Champassak conducted pree-planning Anousone 62 0054 meeting w ith stakeholders for 2019 11,350,000.00 100% 1,325.78 8561 1,325.78 2 Keobouphaphanh Mr w orkplan of TIIGP2 4.13.1

PIU Champassak attended tourism Anousone 63 0054 exhibition at Vat Phou annual festival in 23,980,000.00 100% 2,801.07 8561 2,801.07 2 Keobouphaphanh Mr Champasak 3.6.3

PIU Khammouane attended tourism 64 0054 exhibition at Sikhotabong annual festival in Mr Bounphon 27,994,000.00 100% 3,269.95 8561 3,269.95 2 Khammouane 3.6.3

Payment for encouraging local communities 65 0054 to act in promotional movie "Laos, Simply LNT 27,520,000.00 100% 3,214.58 8561 3,214.58 2 Beautiful" 3.6.2

Consultative meeting on promotional GMS Mr Thanongsack 66 0054 Website and Inspiring Laos w ebsite in 18,400,000.00 100% 2,149.28 8561 2,149.28 2 Thongdala Bangkok, Thailand 4.11.3

PCU organized planning meeting w ith the 4 Mr Thanongsack 67 0054 PIUs in Vientiane Capital for 2019 w orkplan 25,050,000.00 100% 2,926.06 8561 2,926.06 2 Thongdala of TIIGP2 4.13.1

Training on tourism for freeland tour guide 68 0054 Mrs Siviengxay 64,000,000.00 100% 7,475.76 8561 7,475.76 2 in Champassack 3.5.2

Evaluation and assessment of the 69 0054 implementation of homestay standard at Mrs Puangvanh 21,600,000.00 100% 2,523.07 8561 2,523.07 2 Kong Lor and Napavane villages4.16.3

In collaboration w ith UNWTO, Tourism Development Department organized sub- 70 0054 regional meeting on sustainable tourism Mrs Puangvanh 68,000,000.00 100% 7,943.00 8561 7,943.00 2 and biodiversity protection for ASEAN countries in Champasak province 3.3.2.a

First payment for PCU conducted internal Mrs Souvandeth 71 0054 100% 230.00 1 230.00 2 financial audit in Oudomxay 4.13.2 Phimmakaysone

PCU conducted internal financial audit in Miss Bounleua 72 0054 200% 230.00 1 230.00 2 Oudomxay 4.13.2 Sorachampa

70 PIU Oudomxay carried out aw areness Mrs Bounthai 73 0054 activities anti human trafficking and child 26,017,500.00 100% 3,038.36 8563 3,038.36 2 Thampanhya exploitation in Xay and Na MO district 3.9.2

PIU Oudomxay conducted financial Miss Duangsmone 74 0054 management training together w ith PCU 3,450,000.00 100% 402.90 8563 402.90 2 Pengnasi 4.13.2

Destination management netw ork members Miss Phitsamai 75 0054 participated in Social online training 31,400,000.00 100% 3,666.94 8563 3,666.94 2 Poummisit (second phase) in Loei, Thailand 3.6.1

First payment for supporting SME unit to organized Lantern festival 2019: Tool pro plus one 76 0054 100% 7,000.00 1 7,000.00 2 Promotional signages and event co.,ltd management 3.5.2

Payment for increasing capacity of public 77 0054 and private partnership under destination Mr Vila Chanthavong 100% 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 2 management netw ork 3.1.2

Under responsible tourism : editing manual 78 on natural, cultural and historical tourist Mr Sompong Vongxay 13,500,000.00 100% 1,576.55 8563 1,576.55 3 sites of Lao PDR (3.3.2.a)

PCU displayed tourist information booth at Miss Soudaly 79 6,340,000.00 100% 740.39 8563 740.39 3 Vientiane Half Marathone 2019 (3.6.3) Sisouvong

Air tickets for PCU financial staff for Golden Phoenix Serice 80 internal audit in Oudomxay and Luang 5,520,000.00 100% 644.63 8563 644.63 3 Sole Co.,Ltd Prabang Provinces (4.13.2)

Tourism Marketing Department attended ITB Mrs Phouvanh 81 Berlin, Germany to promote tourism 100% 7,229.00 1 7,229.00 3 Xaysena product of the 4 target provinces (3.6.3)

Supporting tour operator and SME units to Mrs Phouvanh 82 participate at International Tourism Fair ITB 38,990,000.00 100% 4,553.31 8563 4,553.31 3 Xaysena Berlin, Germany (3.5.2)

Perdiem for Tourism Marketing Department Mrs Phouvanh 83 staff to attend International Tourism Fair, 6,160,000.00 100% 719.37 8563 719.37 3 Xaysena ITB Berlin, Germany (3.6.3)

PIU Luang Prabang conducted research on Ms viphaphon 84 tourist satistaction of tourists w ho visited 19,425,000.00 100% 2,268.48 8563 2,268.48 3 saysengsouk Luang Prabang (4.16.1)

Second payment for PCU Luang Prabang to participate at training course on social Ms viphaphon 85 6,360,000.00 100% 742.73 8563 742.73 3 media in Loei, Thailand, under Lane Xang saysengsouk cultural quadrangle framew ork (3.6.1)

71 Seminar on gender mainstreaming and activities to encourage the participation of 86 Lampit Xayavong Miss 18,200,000.00 100% 2,123.94 8569 2,123.94 3 w omen for MICT staff at national level (4.15.5)

PCU attended tourism exhibition at the first Phitsamai Poummisit 87 international lantern at Pak Ngum district 14,480,000.00 100% 1,689.81 8569 1,689.81 3 Mrs (3.8.1)

Consultative meeting to consider the draft manual on production of indicative signs Bounserth Xayaseng 88 47,979,000.00 100% 5,594.57 8576 5,594.57 3 and interpretation signs in Khammouane Mr (3.5.2)

Under responsible tourism activities: training on first aid to help tourist in 89 Chanthanongsin Mrs 28,000,000.00 100% 3,265.69 8574 3,265.69 3 emergency cases help in Vangvieng tow n (3.3.2.a)

Assessment and improvement of ASEAN Mrs Phouvanh 90 homestay standard at Nayang village, 20,830,000.00 100% 2,430.00 8572 2,430.00 3 Xaysena Luang Prabang (3.5.2)

Payment for master ceremony and cultural 91 performances at First International Lantern ABX 100% 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 3 at Pak Ngum district (3.6.2)

Second training of trainer on tourism Thannongsack 92 destination management for government 6,320,000.00 100% 737.71 8567 737.71 3 thongdala Mr official in Bolikhamxay province (3.1.2)

Airticket and perdiem for supervision steering committee members follow ed up Golden Phoenix Serice 93 the progress of the construction of access 4,800,000.00 100% 559.96 8572 559.96 3 Sole Co.,Ltd road to Chom Ong Cave in Oudomxay (4.14.1)

Consultative meeting to consider draft regulations on tour guide freland Mrs Sompaivanh 94 40,000,000.00 100% 4,663.09 8578 4,663.09 3 association in Luang Prabang Prabang Thannasin (3.5.2)

Aw areness seminar on road safety and security for tourist traffic in Xay district in Miss Duangsmone 95 13,915,000.00 100% 1,622.17 8578 1,622.17 3 Oudomxay (For tourism business units) Pengnasi (3.7.1)

Production of promotional materials for Miss Duangsmone 96 road safety and security for tourist traffic 19,745,000.00 100% 2,301.82 8578 2,301.82 3 Pengnasi in Oudomxay (37.3)

Aw areness meeting on anti-human Ms Phonearnong 97 trafficking and child exploitation in 15,190,000.00 100% 1,770.81 8578 1,770.81 3 Xayyasith Khounkham district, Khammouane (3.9.1)

Production of promotional materials for anti- 98 human trafficking and child exploitation in Mrs Phonethavy 16,000,000.00 100% 1,865.24 8578 1,865.24 3 Khammouane province (3.9.2)

72 Capacity building for tourism SME units along North-South Economic corridor: Phengphapa Pongsa 99 32,000,000.00 100% 3,730.47 8578 3,730.47 3 training on tourism marketing skills for Mrs service units (Luang Namtha) (3.5.2)

Tourism sector official and PIU Luang Prabang joined w ith national assessment Ms viphaphon 100 team to conduct assessment and 12,210,000.00 100% 1,423.41 8578 1,423.41 3 saysengsouk evaluation of ASEAN CBT standard at Nayang village, Luang Prabang (4.16.3)

PIU Luang Prabang joined ADB diagnostic Ms viphaphon 101 study on tourism mission to Luang Prabang 6,790,000.00 100% 791.56 8578 791.56 3 saysengsouk (4.13.4)

PIU Champassack joined ADB diagnostic Anousone 102 study on tourism mission team to 6,210,000.00 100% 723.94 8578 723.94 3 Keobouphaphanh Mr Champassack (4.13.4)

PIU Oudomxay joined supervision steering committee team to follow up the progress Miss Duangsmone 103 4,414,000.00 100% 514.45 8580 514.45 3 of the construction of access road to Pengnasi Chom Ong Cave in Oudomxay (4.14.1)

Second payment for the production of Laos Simply Beautiful promotional movie 104 ABX 100% 15,000.00 1 15,000.00 3 (aw areness): Scene creation and production equipment (3.6.2)

Final payment for organizing 1st International Lantern Festival: event Tool pro plus one 105 100% 6,000.00 1 6,000.00 3 manager and production of flyers and co.,ltd signages (3.6.2)

Second training on financial management Anousone 106 for SME units at Saphai village in 11,510,000.00 100% 1,341.49 8580 1,341.49 3 Keobouphaphanh Mr Champassack (3.5.2)

Training on financial management for Anousone 107 homestay group member at Done Kho 9,960,000.00 100% 1,160.84 8580 1,160.84 3 Keobouphaphanh Mr village, Champassack (3.5.2)

First payment for training on IT related to Phitsamai Poummisit 108 tourism for tourism officials of the 4 24,000,000.00 100% 2,797.20 8580 2,797.20 3 Mrs departments in Bolikhamxay (3.1.2)

Workshop to disseminate the findings of research study on tourist behavior held in 109 Mrs Alousy 22,400,000.00 100% 2,610.72 8580 2,610.72 3 Vangvieng for tourism business and local authorities (4.16.1)

Consultative w orkshop of steering committee members to improve curriculum 110 Mr Phuthone 16,485,000.00 100% 1,920.66 8583 1,920.66 3 and training contents on heritage tour guide in Luang Prabang (3.3.3)

Final payment for design and production of 111 sustainable tourism aw ard symbols of Lao Master Seven Shop 69,600,000.00 100% 8,109.05 8583 8,109.05 3 PDR (3.3.2.a)

73 First payment for production of VDO on accommodation standard to be in line w ith Mr Bounserth 112 100% 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 3 ASEAN by tourism Management Xayaseng Department (3.6.2)

Second payment for capacity building for tourism SME units along North-South Phengphapa Pongsa 113 Economic Corridor: training on tourism 32,000,000.00 100% 3,728.30 8583 3,728.30 3 Mrs marketing skills for service units (Bokeo part) (3.5.2)

Follow ed up meeting to assess the Phengphapa Pongsa 114 implementation of DMN first three months 10,210,000.00 100% 1,189.56 8583 1,189.56 3 Mrs of 2019 (3.1.2)

Payment for printing of the manual on Lao Uniprint Press 115 tourist sites in Laos (Natural, Cultural and 90,000,000.00 100% 10,485.84 8583 10,485.84 3 Co., LTd historical) (3.3.2)

Final payment for conducting training on Enterprise & financial management for SME units at 116 Development 100% 4,827.00 1 4,827.00 3 Saphai and Done Kho villages, Consultants Co.,Ltd Champassack (3.5.2)

* EA = Executing Agency, PCSS = Procurement Contract Summary Sheet, PO = Purchase Order TOTAL d1 305,505.64 TOTAL d2 305,505.64

Notes: a. Prepare separate form for each category or subcategory. b. Not applicable for direct payment procedure. c. For all individual payments exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling, prepare a separate summary sheet (Appendix 7B) and attach the required supporting documents. d. Ensure that the total amount or the aggregate total amount of all summary/SOE sheet agrees w ith the amount indicated in the w ithdraw al application for reimbursement or direct payment (d1) or advance fund (d2). e. Applicable for liquidation of advance under the advance fund procedure. Indicate the actual foreign exchange rates used for each transaction (see additional notes and illustration on the next page). f. Indicate dow n payment, advance payment, an installment payment number, Interim Payment Certificate number or other relevant information.

ADB Form No. ADB-SS/SOE

74 SUMMARY/STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) SHEET FOR PROJECT LOANS/GRANTS

Type of Form (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box [select one box]): ADB Loan/Grant No. L3156 - LAOS

Summary Sheet Application No. 0 0 0 4 6

x SOE Sheetb Indicate applicable SOE ceiling, if anyc $100,000.00 Category/subcategory 5

Sheet No. 4 Type of Disbursement (Indicate an 'X' in the appropriate box): Reimbursement x Liquidation of Advance Direct Payment For the period: 01/01/2019-31/01/2019 (select one box)

For Advance Fund Only Item Contract/PO PCSS Description of Name & Address Date of Total Amount of ADB's ADB's Share of c d No. Record No. Goods & Services of Supplier Payment bill paid/payable Disbursement Expenditures Exchange Amount for Remarks No. for EA's (Due) Percentage Rate e Liquidation e

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for Jan 19 (PCU) Bounleua Sorachampa 1 0053 21,517,000.00 100% 2,517.49 8547 2,517.49 1 4.11.2-5 Miss

First payment for transport fee to send "Unseen Thannongsack thongdala 2 0053 2,616,000.00 100% 306.29 8541 306.29 1 Laos" Calendar to the 18 province of Laos 4.11.2 Mr

Second payment for transport fee to send 3 0053 "Unseen Laos" Calendar to the 18 provinces Phitsamai Poummisit Mrs 1,120,000.00 100% 131.13 8541 131.13 1 4.11.2

Third payment for transport fee to send "Unseen 4 0053 Phitsamai Poummisit Mrs 2,850,000.00 100% 333.68 8541 333.68 1 Laos" Calendar to the 18 provinces 4.11.2

Maintenance costs of project motorbike No. 6475 5 0053 Puangvanh Mrs 1,585,000.00 100% 185.58 8541 185.58 1 ( 4.11.2)

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for Jan 2019 Ms Duangsmone 6 0053 13,169,000.00 100% 1,541.86 8541 1,541.86 1 (Oudomxay Province) Pengnasi

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for Jan 2019 Ms viphaphon 7 0053 12,389,000.00 100% 1,450.53 8541 1,450.53 1 (Luang Prabang Province) 4.12.2-4 saysengsouk

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for Jan 2019 Ms Phonearnong 8 0053 10,234,000.00 100% 1,198.22 8541 1,198.22 1 (Khammouane Province) 4.12.2-4 Xayyasith

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for Jan 2019 ( Anousone 9 0053 8,805,000.00 100% 1,030.91 8541 1,030.91 1 Champassack Province) 4.12.2-4 Keobouphaphanh Mr

75 First payment for fixing the DMN secretariat room 10 0053 Mr Kanha Xaydala 100% 1,563.34 1 1,563.34 1 (Changing room) 4.12.2

Salary for PIU Luang Prabang for Jan 2019 ( Anousone 11 0053 4,800,000.00 100% 561.01 8556 561.01 1 4.10.5-6) Keobouphaphanh Mr

Souvandeth 12 0053 Salary's Chief Account for Jan 2019 100% 1,800.00 1 1,800.00 1 Phimmakaysone Mrs

Bounleua Sorachampa 13 0053 Salary's Office Manager for Jan 2019 100% 1,000.00 1 1,000.00 1 Miss

Khanthavixay 14 0053 Salary's Office Assistant for Jan 2019 100% 800.00 1 800.00 1 Soumphonphakdy Mr

Perdiem clim for consulting serices 01/2019) 15 0053 Mr Khamchanh 100% 300.00 1 300.00 1 4.12.2

Perdiem clim for consulting serices 01/2019) Mr Poonpaseuth 16 0053 100% 300.00 1 300.00 1 4.12.2 Banmanyvong

Second payment for fixing the DMN secretariat 17 0053 Mr Kanha Xaydala 100% 1,559.88 1 1,559.88 1 room (Changing room) 4.12.2

Miss Phonearnong 18 0053 Salary for PIU Khammouan for Jan 2019 4,800,000.00 100% 561.01 8556 561.01 1 Xayyasith

Maintenance costs for Car No. 7560 (The project 19 0053 Izzu Lao service 783,000.00 100% 91.51 8556 91.51 1 Director's Car) 4.11.4

Payment for travel insurrence of Car No. 7560 20 0053 AGL 508,000.00 100% 59.37 8556 59.37 1 (The Project Director's Car) 4.11.2

Advertising fee for recruitment of individual 21 0053 consultant: the national internal auditor for TIIGP2 Vientiane New spaper 2,550,000.00 100% 298.04 8556 298.04 1 ( 4.11.2)

Meeting to open technical proposals of consulting Bounleua Sorachampa 22 0053 2,000,000.00 100% 233.75 8556 233.75 1 firms for TIIGP2 ( 4.11.2) Miss

Salary for PIU Luang Prabang for Jan 2018 ( Miss viphaphon 23 0053 4,800,000.00 100% 561.21 8553 561.21 1 4.10.5-6) saysengsouk

Salary for PIU Oudomxay for Jan 2018 ( 4.10.5- Miss Duangsamone 24 0053 4,800,000.00 100% 561.34 8551 561.34 1 6) Pengnasi

25 0053 Bank Charge PIUs 01/2019 BCEL 100% 1.75 1 1.75 1

76 26 0053 Bank Charge 01/2019 BCEL 100% 28.46 1 28.46 1

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for Feb 19 (PCU) Miss Bounleua 27 0054 22,470,000.00 100% 2,627.46 8552 2,627.46 2 4.11.2-5 Sorachampa

Transfer fee to Vangvieng and Vientiane 28 0054 BCEL 20,000.00 100% 2.34 8557 2.34 2 province ( 4.12.2)

PIU Luang Prabang joined Board Director of ADB Miss viphaphone 29 0054 5,890,000.00 100% 687.68 8565 687.68 2 mission to Luang Prabang 4.12.2 saysengsouk

Admistrative cost for advertisement for 30 0054 recruitment of internal auditor on new spapers, Vientiane New spaper 3,010,000.00 100% 351.43 8565 351.43 2 and purchasing boards for DMN room 4.11.2

Mr Khamchanh (Perdiem clim for consulting 31 0054 Mr Khachanh 100% 280.00 1 280.00 2 serices 02/2019) 4.12.2

Mr Poonpaseuth Banmanyvong (Perdiem clim for 32 0054 Mr Poonpaseuth 100% 280.00 1 280.00 2 consulting serices 02/2019) 4.12.2

Administrative cost of local supervision 33 0054 consultant for infrastructure construction in Mr Khamko 26,123,000.00 100% 3,050.68 8563 3,050.68 2 Oudomxay 4.12.2

Souvandeth 34 0054 Salary's Chief Account for Feb 2019 100% 1,800.00 1 1,800.00 2 Phimmakaysone Mrs

Bounleua Sorachampa 35 0054 Salary's Office Manager for Feb 2019 100% 1,000.00 1 1,000.00 2 Miss

Khanthavixay 36 0054 Salary's Office Assistant for Feb 2019 100% 800.00 1 800.00 2 Soumphonphakdy Mr

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for Feb 2019 Miss viphaphone 37 0054 19,237,000.00 100% 2,246.53 8563 2,246.53 2 (Luang Prabang Province) 4.12.2-4 saysengsouk

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for Feb 2019 Miss Phonearnong 38 0054 15,512,000.00 100% 1,811.51 8563 1,811.51 2 (Khammouan Province) 4.12.2-4 Xayyasith

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for Feb 2019 Anousone 39 0054 18,446,000.00 100% 2,154.15 8563 2,154.15 2 (Champassak Province) 4.12.2-4 Keobouphaphanh Mr

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for Feb 2019 Miss Duangsmone 40 0054 17,701,000.00 100% 2,067.15 8563 2,067.15 2 (Oudomxay Province) 4.12.2-4 Pengnasi

41 0054 Bank charge Feb 2019 (4.12.2) BCEL 100% 28.49 1 28.49 2

77 42 0054 Bank charge PIUs for Feb 2019 BCEL 1.75 1 1.75 2

Administrative, Stationary,Fuel for March 19 Bounleua Sorachampa 43 22,434,000.00 100% 2,618.96 8566 2,618.96 3 (PCU) 4.11.2-5 Miss

Souvandeth 44 Salary's Chief Account for March 2019 100% 1,800.00 1 1,800.00 3 Phimmakaysone Mrs

Bounleua Sorachampa 45 Salary's Office Manager for Feb 2019 100% 1,000.00 1 1,000.00 3 Miss

Khanthavixay 46 Salary's Office Assistant for March 2019 100% 800.00 1 800.00 3 Soumphonphakdy Mr

Administrative cost of local supervision 47 consultant for infrastructure construction in Mr Khamko 19,240,000.00 100% 2,242.95 8578 2,242.95 3 Oudomxay for Feb (paid in March 4.12.2)

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for March 2019 Miss viphaphone 48 18,912,000.00 100% 2,204.20 8580 2,204.20 3 (Luang Prabang Province) 4.12.2-4 saysengsouk

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for March 2019 Miss Duangsmone 49 15,897,000.00 100% 1,852.80 8580 1,852.80 3 (Oudomxay Province) 4.12.2-4 Pengnasi

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for March 2019 Miss Phonearnong 50 15,652,000.00 100% 1,824.24 8580 1,824.24 3 (Khammouan Province) 4.12.2-4 Xayyasith

Administrative , Stationary, Fuel for March 2019 Anousone 51 14,457,487.00 100% 1,685.02 8580 1,685.02 3 (Champassak Province) 4.12.2-4 Keobouphaphanh Mr

Payment for purchasing a USB 3.0 superspeed 4 52 Thala com 400,000.00 100% 46.60 8583 46.60 3 ports hub for PCU (4.11.2)

Administrative cost of local supervision 53 consultant for infrastructure construction in Mr Khamko 20,672,000.00 100% 2,408.48 8583 2,408.48 3 Oudomxay in March 2019 (4.12.2)

78 54 Bank charge PIUs for March 2019 BCEL 100% 1.75 1 1.75 3

55 Bank charge PCU for March 2019 BCEL 100% 63.46 1 63.46 3

* EA = Executing Agency, PCSS = Procurement Contract Summary Sheet, PO = Purchase Order TOTAL d1 56,713.99 TOTAL d2 56,713.99

Notes: a. Prepare separate form for each category or subcategory. b. Not applicable for direct payment procedure. c. For all individual payments exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling, prepare a separate summary sheet (Appendix 7B) and attach the required supporting documents. d. Ensure that the total amount or the aggregate total amount of all summary/SOE sheet agrees w ith the amount indicated in the w ithdraw al application for reimbursement or direct payment (d1) or advance fund (d2). e. Applicable for liquidation of advance under the advance fund procedure. Indicate the actual foreign exchange rates used for each transaction (see additional notes and illustration on the next page). f. Indicate dow n payment, advance payment, an installment payment number, Interim Payment Certificate number or other relevant information. ADB Form No. ADB-SS/SOE

79 Attachment E: Name of PCU & PIU Staff and Project Consultants PCU & PIU staff:

No. Name PCU-Vientiane

1 Mr. Soun Manivong Director, Tourism Development Department National Project Director

2 Mr. Thavipheth Oula Deputy Director, Tourism Development Department National Project Manager

3 Ms. Sengkeo Keobounma Deputy Chief, Planning and Financial Division Financial Controller

4 Mr. Somxay Sipaseuth Chief of Tourism Planning and Development Division Environment Focal Point

5 Ms. Champhone Vongsa Deputy Chief of Tourism Planning and Development Division Gender Focal Point

6 Ms. Phonmany Soukhathammavong Chief of Tourism Planning and Development Unit Activity Focal Point

7 Mr. Bounsert Xayaseng Technical Staff, Tourism Management Department Tourism Management Focal Point

8 Mr. Vongdeuan Keosoulivong Technical Staff, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department Tourism Marketing & Promotion Focal Point

9 Ms. Souphalak Bouphavan Chief, Tourism Training Unit, Mass Media-Culture & Tourism Institution Tourism Training Focal Point

10 Ms. Souvandeth Phimmaksysone Chief Accountant Office Manager, Safeguards and Monitoring 11 Ms. Bounleua Sorachampa Coordination

12 Mr. Khanthavisay Soumphonphakdy Office Assistant PIU-Luangprabang

1 Mr. Onchan Souvannalith Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Ms. Soudaphone Khomthavong Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Director

3 Mr. Phayvan Chanthasouk Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Manager

4 Mr. Nui Vongmanichan Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Coordinator

5 Ms. Bounthanom Sengmany Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Finance Officer

6 Ms.Viphaphone Xaysensouk Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project accountant 80 7 Mr. Houmphan Ninthala Tourism Training Focal Point

8 Mr. Litthiphon Chittanousone Tourism Planning Focal Point

9 Mr. Vongdavone Vongxayalath Tourism Marketing & Promotion Focal Point

Infrastructure Focal Points, Department of Public Work and Transport (DPWT)

10 Mr. Souliphone Vannalath Infrastructure coordinator

11 Mr. Phanthamith Sixana Civil engineer

12 Mr. Bounthavy Silathsamy Inspector/Controller PIU-Oudomxay

1 Mr. Phanthavichith Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Mr. Bounkouam Mithmeuangxay Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Director

3 Ms. Vansy Phuangmalay Chief of Division, DICT Project Manager

4 Mr. Kham Chittivong Technical Staff, DICT Project Coordinator

5 Mr. Van Mingboupha Technical Staff, DICT Project Finance Officer

6 Mr. Saichay Panyongxeu Technical Staff, DICT Project Accountant

Infrastructure Focal Points, Department of Public Work and Transport (DPWT)

7 Mr. Somxay Soulisak Chief of Land Transport Management Division Infrastructure coordinator

8 Mr. Khamphao Inkeomany Chief of Survey and Design Unit Civil engineer

9 Mr. Boualom Phoummavongxay Chief of Materials Experiment and Analysis Unit Inspector/Controller PIU-Khammuane

1 Mr. Bounthouay Silipanyathong Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Mr. Panya Chanthalath Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Director

3 Ms. Phoxay Simoukda Chef of Tourism Division, DICT Project Manager

4 Mr. Kenta Xayahan Technical Staff, Tourism Division, DICT Project Coordinator

81 5 Ms. Sila Nolahath Technical Staff, Tourism Division, DICT Project Accountant

6 Ms. Phonanong Xayasth Technical Staff, Tourism Division, DICT Project Finance Officer PIU-Champasak

1 Mr. Bouathong Souvannasan Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Ms. Mala Chanthalam Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Director

3 Mr. Soulichan Sombathduang Chief of Tourism Development Division Project Manager

4 Ms. Thenkham Sengkeovongphachan Deputy Chief of Tourism Business Management Division Project Coordinator

5 Mr. Anousone Keobouphaphan Technical Staff, Tourism Business Management Division Project Finance Officer

6 Ms. Khammay Xatakoun Technical Staff, Administrative Division Project Accountant

PCU Based Consultants in year 4: International Team Leader / Civil Engineer: Mr. John O’Brien (USA) International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader: Mr. Rik Ponne (Netherlands) National Tourism Destination Management & Training Specialist: Ms. Phongsith Davading (Lao) National SME Specialist: Ms. Sipaseuth Chanthapanya (Lao) International Financial Management & Procurement Specialist: Ms. Nida Calma (Philippines) National Financial Management & Procurement Specialist: Mr. Bouangeunh Khensabab (Lao) International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Ms. Irene L. Villapando (Philippines) International Archeologist: Dr. Joyce White (US) International Speleologist: Dr. Terry Bolger (US) National Lead Civil Engineer / Deputy Team Leader: Mr. Ounheuane Vongxaya (Lao) National Civil Engineer 1: Mr. Thonglor Southammavong (Lao) National Civil Engineer 2: Mr. Thongkhao Koulabsavanh (Lao) National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Mr. Pany Keodaravong (Lao) National Environmental Specialist: Mr. Vinthong Manivone (Lao)

82 International Environmental Specialist: Ms. Pinar Suren (Turkey) International Social Safeguards Specialist (Resettlement & Indigenous Peoples): Ms. Pinar Suren (Turkey) National Social Safeguards Specialist (Resettlement & Indigenous Peoples): International Heritage Specialist: Mr Rik Ponne (Netherlands) National Gender and Social Development Specialist: Ms. Sipaseuth Chanthapanya (Lao)

83 Attachment F: Cumulative list of subcontracts

Total amount of Subcontract No Name of contractor Description subcontract

Invitation to be a resource person for Mr. Phonesouk Xaysomphanh 011/Con.TIIG.18 collection tourism information and data US$ 1,000

for website “Inspired Laos”.

Invitation to be a master of ceremony and moderator for Forum on Ecotourism in 012/Con.TIIG.18 Ms. Siewphing Sayaline Laos on the Crossroad: Challenges Amidst US$ 600 Changing World, held in Vientiane on 20 September 2018.

84 Attachment G Status of Utilization of Consulting Services, as 31 December 2018

Name Package/Positions Person- Contract Original Current Current Cumulative Balanc Notes Months signing contract contract contract person- e (pm) (pm) as date (total pm) incl. closing months per PAM variations date utilized as (total pm) of December 2018 Project Management and Civil Engineering Support (Firm) International 1 Mr John O'Brien International Civil Engineer/ Team Leader 30 Dec-15 30 34 Mar-20 27.81 6.19 2 Ms. Pinar Suren International Environmental Specialist 6 Dec-15 6 6 Mar-20 4.07 1.93 First contract signed Dec 2015; contract with current consultant signed in May 2017 3 Ms. Pinar Suren International Social Safeguards Specialist (Resettlement & 3 Dec-15 3 4 Mar-20 2.77 1.23 First contract signed Indigenous Peoples) Dec 2015; contract with current consultant signed in May 2018 4 Ms. Irene Villapando International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 3 Nov-15 3 3 Mar-20 1.64 1.36 5 Ms. Joyce White International Archaeologist 2 Oct-15 2 2 Mar-20 1.32 0.68 6 Mr Terry Bolger International Speleologist 2 Oct-15 2 2 Mar-20 1.39 0.61 Subtotal 46 46 51 39.00 12.00 National 1 Mr. Ounheuane Vongxaya National Lead Civil Engineer 50 Nov-15 50 54 Sep-20 37.41 16.59 2 Mr. Thonglor Soutummavong National Civil Engineer 1 12 Nov-15 12 12 Sep-20 9.23 2.77

3 Mr. Soulit Phouthatam National Civil Engineer 2 12 Nov-15 12 12 Dec-17 12.00 0.00 4 Mr. Somsanouk National Environmental Specialist 12 Nov-15 12 15 Sep-20 10.82 4.18 Vongsomphou 5 Mr. Somsanouk National Social Safeguards Specialist (Resettlement & 12 Nov-15 12 15 Sep-20 12.50 2.50 Vongsomphou Indigenous Peoples) 6 Mr. Pany Keodalavong National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 10 Nov-15 10 10 Sep-20 1.95 8.05 7 Mr. Khamko Vannachit National Resident Engineer 0 Mar-18 28 28 Jun-20 5.14 22.86 8 Mr. Sooliyan Lasaboud Site Supervisor 1 0 Mar-18 24 24 Jun-20 2.59 21.41 9 Mr. Chanthai Phimmavong Site Supervisor 2 0 Mar-18 24 24 Jun-20 7.00 17.00 10 Mr. Sisavanh Sanchanthong Site Supervisor 3 0 Mar-18 24 24 Jun-20 0.59 23.41 11 Mr. Leokham Thoummavong Site Supervisor 4 0 Mar-18 26 26 Jun-20 6.10 19.90

Subtotal 108 234 244 105.33 138.67

85 Destination Management Capacity Building Support (Individuals) International 1 Mr. Henricus Ponne International Tourism Specialist/Deputy Team Leader 35 30/Jan/15 35 38 31-Dec-19 30.73 7.27 Conny Fuchs 19.0 p-m + Paul Eshoo 9.0 p-m + Rik Ponne 2.73 p-m = 30.73 p-m; first contract signed by Conny on 30 Jan 2015. 2 Mr. Robert Brown International Public-Private Partnership Specialist 2 25/Apr/16 2 2 31-Dec-16 2.00 0.00 3 Mr. Paul Eshoo International Small and Medium Enterprise Development 3 29/Mar/16 3 3 31-Dec-16 3.00 0.00 Specialist 4 Mr. Henricus Ponne International Heritage Specialist 3 28/Mar/16 3 3 31-Dec-19 2.00 1.00 5 - International Gender and Social Development Specialist 3 - 0 0 - 0.00 0.00 Subtotal 46 43 46 37.73 8.27 National 1 Ms. Phongsith Davading National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist 40 30/Jan/15 40 50 31-Dec-19 41.50 8.50 2 Mr. Bountham National Tourism Value Chain Specialist 3 25/Mar/15 3 3 31-Dec-16 3.00 0.00 Sitthimanotham 3 Ms. Sipaseuth National Tourism Small and Medium Enterprise Development 12 28/Mar/16 12 15 31-Mar-19 12.55 2.45 Chanthapanya Specialist 4 Ms. Sipaseuth National Gender and Social Development Specialist 12 5/Feb/15 12 22 31-Dec-19 19.55 2.45 Chanthapanya 5 Mr. Xayavath Chantavongsa National Construction Supervision Specialist (TIIG-LAO-W01) 0 1/Sep/17 15 17 30-May-18 17.00 0.00 6 Mr. Bounthan Sayavong National Construction Supervision Specialist (TIIG-LAO-W03) 0 15/Nov/17 18 18 15-May-19 15.00 3.00 Subtotal 67 100 125 108.60 13.40 Financial Management & Procurement Support (Individuals) International 1 Ms. Nida Calma International Financial Management and Procurement Specialist 3 ####### 3 6 31-Dec-19 4.99 1.01

Subtotal 3 3 6 4.99 1.01 National 1 Mr. Bouangeunh Khensabeb National Financial Management and Procurement Specialist 3 ####### 3 3 31-Dec-19 3.00 0.00

Subtotal 3 3 3 3.00 0.00 External Auditor (Firm) 1 External Auditor lump sum lump-sum Summary Total Intenational 95 92 103 81.72 0.86 Compared to p-m in PAM Total National 178 337 372 216.93 1.22 Compared to p-m in PAM Grand Total 273 429 475 298.64 1.09 Compared to p-m in PAM

86 Attachment H: Gender Action Plan Monitoring Matrix

Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 Output 1: Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved. Output 2: Environmental services in cross-border tourism centers improved. a 1 1.1 Action 1. For all • Target 1. Two public PCU, PIUs, • Action 1. Being implemented • Target 1. On-going infrastructure subprojects, PIUs consultations held with local LWU and PIUs and consultants met with For each of three subprojects, one A similar consultation process and consultants meet with population and stall operators consultants. women and men on detailed public consultation was held with will be undertaken for each women and men on detailed for each subproject. designs and informed them about local villagers and stall operators. A subproject after completion of designs and inform them about employment opportunities during total of three consultations were the construction. employment opportunities during • Target 2. 50% of participants in construction and will continue to held: and after construction. consultation meetings are conduct the similar meetings after (i) Luang Prabang province was in women. construction. Jan 2018, (ii) Khammouan province (at Sikhottabong Temple) was in July 2018; and (iii) Oudomxay province was in July 2018.

• Target 2. Achieved and On-going During the consultation, a total of over 200 household representatives were consulted, including more than 100 women (50%). 2 1.2 Action 2. For all • Target 3. 30% of the unskilled PCU, PIUs • Action 2. Being implemented • Target 3. Achieved infrastructure subprojects, workers hired for construction and All infrastructure subprojects, the 75 of 150 construction workers ensure that civil works bidding are local. consultants. civil works bidding documents (50%) are local and 15 are women documents include numerical includes employment opportunities (10%). targets for women’s • Target 4. At least 20% of local for both men and women (no employment. unskilled workers are women. discrimination) • Target 4. Not Achieved 15 out of 150 construction workers are women (10%). 3 1.3 Action 3. For all • Target 5. 100% of stall PCU, PIUs, • Action 3. Implemented • Target 5. On-going infrastructure subprojects, operators (majority are women) consultants Detailed design of infrastructure at Stall operators (majority are women) detailed design of infrastructure return to original retail space and tourism sites maximizes fixed and return to original retail space after at tourism sites maximizes fixed after construction. contractors. mobile vendor retail space for construction. and mobile vendor retail space • Target 6. 80% of new stalls women and road design includes for women and road design allocated to women. safety measures. • 100% Stall Operators in includes safety measures. Sikhottabong Temple area are • Action 14. Being Implemented women

87 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 • Action 14. Specific design Wide shoulders and street lighting measures adopted such as wide designed and under construction Target 6. On-going shoulders and public lighting. • 100% Stall Operators in 0.5 – 1 m shoulder width in road Sikhottabong Temple area are design, with lighting added to women market and residential areas. • More than 80% of new stalls in Sikhottabong Temple are allocated to women.

• 87% of Oudomxay Night Market vendors are women (approximately 21 of 24 vendors) Output 3: Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth strengthened. 4 3.1 Action 4. Ensure women • Target 7. DMN (DMO) NSC Chair & Action 4. Being implemented Target 7. Not Achieved - DMN boards in Luang Prabang (including ethnic women) are management committees PCU Director 34% of all DMN board members are and Champasak (Southern Laos) appointed to committees and include 40% women (ethnicity and PIU Women (including ethnic women) women (about 40 women members) are being restructured under forums for destination proportional to local Director. are appointed to DMN board G0599. Data for Targets 7 and 8 management and institutional population); members (40 members or 34% are Target 8. Not Achieved will be updated once done (est. women) strengthening and create 1 DMN is led by a woman Q19) enabling conditions for their • Target 8. At least 2 DMOs led participation. by a woman. 2 DMN women leaders/managers - PPP consultations for operation received master/doctoral scholarships. of project support facilities will commence in Q3 of 2019 (Q19), • Target 9. Women account for 50% of stakeholders at public- targeting 50% women Target 9. Planned PPP activities will participants. private partnership commence in Q3 of 2019. consultations.

5 3.2 Action 5. Increase women’s • Target 10. 500 small and PCU, PIU and Action 5. Being implemented • Target 10. Ongoing access to economic medium-sized enterprise consultants. Strategy for women participation in 2,368 operators of small and opportunities through operators (50% of whom are economic opportunities of tourism- medium enterprises received development of tourism-related women) gain access to related enterprises and livelihood trainings in tourism-related business enterprises and livelihood professional tourism-related activities were developed for four topics (52% female, ~7% ethnic activities. business support services and target provinces. people). microfinance. The project conducted training related to increasing women’s access to economic opportunities through development of tourism-related enterprises and livelihood activities.

88 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 6 3.3 Action 6. Training program in • Target 11. 60% of hospitality PCU, PIU and Action 6. Being Implemented • Target 11. On-going - Data for target 11 not available. hospitality services includes service trainees are women consultants. Aim is to obtain and report in outreach to disadvantaged (proportional to ethnicity in About 45% (XX out of XXX) of Q18 report. women through partnership with local area). hospitality service trainees are LWU’s existing vocational women (tour guides at local levels training programs. are traditionally primarily men). Select partnerships with LWU, depending on training content. 7 3.4 Action 7. Implement safety, • Target 12. Awareness of Action 7. Being Implemented • Target 12. On-going health, and heritage heritage protection measures, Numerous safety, health, and conservation awareness health and safety, and measures heritage conservation awareness 5,913 people reached (41% programs; and measures to to prevent child exploitation and activities and measures to combat women, ~28% ethnic people) combat child exploitation and human trafficking increase child exploitation and human human trafficking, in partnership among 6,000 people (50% trafficking implemented, with, as of • Target 13. On-going Data for target 13 not with LWU, women business women). 31 March 2019, the participation of available. Aim is to obtain and leaders, law enforcement, nearly 6,000 people, out of which report in Q18 report. DMOs, and tourism businesses. • Target 13. At least 50% of 41% were women. Details are participants in health and included in the quarterly progress hygiene/sanitation training are reports. men. Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management. 8 4.1 Action 8. Ensure women are • Target 14. NSC has at least 2 NSC Chair, Action 8. Being Implemented Target 14. Not Achieved Appointment of represented in the project’s women members. MICT and NSC has 1 permanent woman member representatives from various National Steering Committee DICT ministries is at the discretion of and in PIUs and PCUs. • Target 15. Women hold 30% of Director. Target 15. Achieved those ministries. Project has limited ability to influence this. management and professional Women hold 33% of management and posts in PCU and PIUs. professional posts in PCU and PIUs (15 female professional staff) Two of four PIU directors are women (50%). 9 4.2 Action 9. Appoint women • Action 15. Gender Focal NSC Director • Action 9. Being Implemented representative of the National Person designated in NSC, PCU Director 1 women member of the NSC Steering Committee to oversee PCU and PIUs. and PIU appointed Gender Focal Point and the project’s strategic directions Directors. PCU and PIU all have a Gender for gender equality and focal • Action 16. GAP is reviewed, Focal Point. Focal Points, with persons in PCU and PIU monitored for progress and support of National Gender responsible for gender follow-ups agreed annually by Specialist, prepared a project mainstreaming & GAP NSC. Gender Strategy in 2015 implementation.

89 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 • Action 17. GAP is integrated • Action 15. Implemented into annual and quarterly work Gender Focal Persons designated in plans of PCU and PIU. NSC (woman) and in PCU and PIUs (5 staff, 4 (80%) women).

• Action 16. Being Implemented GAP implementation is being monitored through the Gender Action Plan Monitoring Matrix, which is attached to quarterly progress reports.

• Action 17. Implemented Not explicitly, but gender targets are considered during activity implementation. 10 4.3 Action 10. Recruit gender • Target 16. 100% of PCU, PIU, PCU Director. • Action 10. Implemented Target 16. Ongoing consultant (s) to support GAP and project implementation National Gender Specialist (NGS) GAP implementation supported implementation, training of consultant staff trained in recruited. through Gender Strategy preparation in contractors and consultant team, gender equality and GAP 2015 and subsequent roll-out, and and SME consultants to implementation. • Action 18. Implemented though NGS ongoing involvement in implement activities to increased National Gender and SME consultant project activity implementation. women’s access to economic • Action 18. Gender and SME recruited (started Mar 2016) opportunities. consultants hired for GAP and women’s livelihood activities. • Action 19. Being Implemented Not explicitly mentioned in workplans, • Action 19. Gender actions but gender actions and targets are stated in work plans. considered during activity implementation. 11 4.5 Action 11. Women members • Target 17. Women are 30% of NSC Director, • Action 11. Implemented Target 17. Achieved Data not available. Aim is to from NSC, PCU and PIUs representatives at GMS events PCU Director. Women members from NSC, PCU Women represent 30% - 40% (xxx obtain and report in Q18 access opportunities to on behalf of Laos. and PIUs have opportunity to out of xxx) of Lao PDR’s report. participate in GMS trainings and participate in GMS training and representatives at GMS events. meetings. meetings. 12 4.6 Action 12. Develop a project • Action 20. Indicators for PCU Director • Action 12. Implemented performance management tracking progress and project and Project developed project performance system that provides information benefits gender disaggregated. consultants. management system that provides on the differential impacts of the information on the differential impacts project on both women and men. of the project on both women and men.

90 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 • Action 21. Monitoring of safeguards plans track • Action 20. Implemented differential impacts on women Indicators for tracking progress and and men. project benefits gender disaggregated. • Action 22. Gender actions noted in progress reports. • Action 21. Being Implemented Safeguards monitoring report being prepared records impacts on women and men.

• Action 22. Implemented Gender actions noted in quarterly progress reports. 13 4.7 Action 13. Tourism statistics • Action 23. All standardized PCU Director • Action 13. Being Implemented harmonization includes tourism statistics related to and In progress, data on tourist arrivals systemized sex-disaggregated people disaggregate by sex. consultants. are disaggregated by sex. data collection. • Action 23. Being Implemented Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible 1 Jan – 31 October 2018 (Q1-Q3 1 Jan – 31 October 2018 (Q1-Q3 2018) 2018) Output 1: Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved. Output 2: Environmental services in cross-border tourism centers improved. a 1 1.1 Action 1. For all • Target 1. Two public PCU, PIUs, • Action 1. Being implemented • Target 1. On-going infrastructure subprojects, PIUs consultations held with local LWU and PIUs and consultants met with For each of three subprojects, one A similar consultation process and consultants meet with population and stall operators consultants. women and men on detailed public consultation was held with is required for each subproject women and men on detailed for each subproject. designs and informed them about local villagers and stall operators. A after completion of the designs and inform them about employment opportunities during total of three consultations were construction. employment opportunities during • Target 2. 50% of participants in construction and will continue to held: and after construction. consultation meetings are conduct the similar meetings after (iv) Luang Prabang province was in women. construction. Jan 2018, (v) Khammouan province (at Sikhottabong Temple) was in July 2018; and (vi) Oudomxay province was in July 2018.

• Target 2. Achieved and On-going

91 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 During the consultation, a total of over 200 household representatives were consulted, including more than 100 women (50%). 2 1.2 Action 2. For all • Target 3. 30% of the unskilled PCU, PIUs • Action 2. Being implemented • Target 3. Achieved infrastructure subprojects, workers hired for construction and All infrastructure subprojects, the 75 of 150 construction workers ensure that civil works bidding are local. consultants. civil works bidding documents (50%) are local and 15 are women documents include numerical includes employment opportunities (10%). targets for women’s • Target 4. At least 20% of local for both men and women (no employment. unskilled workers are women. discrimination) • Target 4. Not Achieved 15 out of 150 construction workers are women (10%). 3 1.3 Action 3. For all • Target 5. 100% of stall PCU, PIUs, • Action 3. Implemented • Target 5. On-going infrastructure subprojects, operators (majority are women) consultants Detailed design of infrastructure at Stall operators (majority are women) detailed design of infrastructure return to original retail space and tourism sites maximizes fixed and return to original retail space after at tourism sites maximizes fixed after construction. contractors. mobile vendor retail space for construction. and mobile vendor retail space • Target 6. 80% of new stalls women and road design includes for women and road design allocated to women. safety measures. • 100% Stall Operators in includes safety measures. • Action 14. Specific design Sikhottabong Temple area are measures adopted such as wide • Action 14. Being Implemented women shoulders and public lighting. Wide shoulders and street lighting designed and under construction Target 6. On-going • 100% Stall Operators in 0.5 – 1 m shoulder width in road Sikhottabong Temple area are design, with lighting added to women market and residential areas. • More than 80% of new stalls in Sikhottabong Temple are allocated to women. Output 3: Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth strengthened. 4 3.1 Action 4. Ensure women • Target 7. DMN (DMO) NSC Chair & Action 4. Being implemented Target 7. Not Achieved - Need clarifications and (including ethnic women) are management committees PCU Director 34% of all DMN board members are consensus on measurement of appointed to committees and include 40% women (ethnicity and PIU Women (including ethnic women) women (about 40 women members) the action 4 forums for destination proportional to local Director. are appointed to DMN board management and institutional population); members (40 members or 34% are Target 8. Not Achieved - Revisit the number of female women) strengthening and create 1 DMN is led by a woman participants of each enabling conditions for their • Target 8. At least 2 DMOs led workshop/training/forums participation. by a woman. conducted.

92 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 2 DMN women leaders/managers • Target 9. Women account for received master/doctoral scholarships. - Secure quota for women (50%) 50% of stakeholders at public- in future public-private private partnership Target 9. Not Achieved partnership consultations. consultations. 37% (xxx out of xxx) women attendance at public-private partnership consultations. 5 3.2 Action 5. Increase women’s • Target 10. 500 small and PCU, PIU and Action 5. Being implemented • Target 10. Ongoing - Clarify on availability of tourism- access to economic medium-sized enterprise consultants. Strategy for women participation in 2,033 operators of small and related business support services opportunities through operators (50% of whom are economic opportunities of tourism- medium enterprises received and microfinance. development of tourism-related women) gain access to related enterprises and livelihood trainings in tourism-related business - Revisit the number of female enterprises and livelihood professional tourism-related activities were developed for four topics (45% female, ~7% ethnic participants of each activities. business support services and target provinces. people). workshop/training/forums microfinance. conducted. The project conducted training related to increasing women’s access to economic opportunities through development of tourism-related enterprises and livelihood activities. 6 3.3 Action 6. Training program in • Target 11. 60% of hospitality PCU, PIU and Action 6. Being Implemented • Target 11. On-going - Need more hospitality services includes service trainees are women consultants. information/clarification on outreach to disadvantaged (proportional to ethnicity in About 45% (XX out of XXX) of Action 6. Training program in women through partnership with local area). hospitality service trainees are hospitality services includes LWU’s existing vocational women (tour guides at local levels outreach to disadvantaged training programs. are traditionally primarily men). women through partnership with Select partnerships with LWU, LWU’s existing vocational depending on training content. training programs details.

- Secure quota for women (60%) in future training on hospitality services under the project. 7 3.4 Action 7. Implement safety, • Target 12. Awareness of Action 7. Being Implemented • Target 12. On-going - Need more health, and heritage heritage protection measures, information/clarification on conservation awareness health and safety, and measures 4,588 people reached (38% women, Action 7. programs; and measures to to prevent child exploitation and ~8% ethnic people) combat child exploitation and human trafficking increase - Need more information on human trafficking, in partnership among 6,000 people (50% • Target 13. On-going XX (xx%) of participants in with LWU, women business women). health and hygiene/sanitation leaders, law enforcement, training are men. DMOs, and tourism businesses.

93 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 • Target 13. At least 50% of participants in health and hygiene/sanitation training are men. Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management. 8 4.1 Action 8. Ensure women are • Target 14. NSC has at least 2 NSC Chair, Action 8. Being Implemented Target 14. Not Achieved Need more information on how represented in the project’s women members. MICT and NSC has 1 permanent woman member project encouraged women National Steering Committee DICT represent in the project’s and in PIUs and PCUs. • Target 15. Women hold 30% of Director. Target 15. Achieved National Steering Committee management and professional Women hold 33% of management and posts in PCU and PIUs. professional posts in PCU and PIUs (15 female professional staff) Two of four PIU directors are women (50%). 9 4.2 Action 9. Appoint women • Action 15. Gender Focal NSC Director • Action 9. Being Implemented Need more representative of the National Person designated in NSC, PCU Director information/clarification on Steering Committee to oversee PCU and PIUs. and PIU • Action 15. Implemented Action 9. the project’s strategic directions Directors. Gender Focal Persons designated in for gender equality and focal • Action 16. GAP is reviewed, PCU and PIUs (5 staff, 4 (80%) persons in PCU and PIU monitored for progress and females). responsible for gender follow-ups agreed annually by mainstreaming & GAP NSC. • Action 16. Being Implemented implementation. GAP implementation reviewed as • Action 17. GAP is integrated part of semi-annual project review into annual and quarterly work meetings. plans of PCU and PIU. • Action 17. Implemented GAP is integrated into annual and quarterly work plans of PCU and PIU. 10 4.3 Action 10. Recruit gender • Target 16. 100% of PCU, PIU, PCU Director. • Action 10. Being Implemented Target 16. Ongoing Need more consultant (s) to support GAP and project implementation information/clarification on implementation, training of consultant staff trained in • Action 18. Implemented target 16. contractors and consultant team, gender equality and GAP National Gender and SME consultant and SME consultants to implementation. recruited for 15 person-month inputs implement activities to increased (started Mar 2016) women’s access to economic opportunities. • Action 19. Implemented

94 Progress of Actions Progress of targets Comments Actions Targets/Indicators Responsible Up to 31 March 2019 Up to 31 March 2019 • Action 18. Gender and SME Gender actions stated in work plans consultants hired for GAP and and budgeted. women’s livelihood activities.

• Action 19. Gender actions stated in work plans. 11 4.5 Action 11. Women members • Target 17. Women are 30% of NSC Director, • Action 11. Implemented Target 17. Achieved from NSC, PCU and PIUs representatives at GMS events PCU Director. Women members from NSC, PCU Women represent 30% - 40% (xxx access opportunities to on behalf of Laos. and PIUs have opportunity to out of xxx) of Lao PDR’s participate in GMS trainings and participate in GMS training and representatives at GMS events. meetings. meetings. 12 4.6 Action 12. Develop a project • Action 20. Indicators for PCU Director • Action 12. Implemented performance management tracking progress and project and Project developed project performance system that provides information benefits gender disaggregated. consultants. management system that provides on the differential impacts of the information on the differential impacts project on both women and men. • Action 21. Monitoring of of the project on both women and men. safeguards plans track differential impacts on women • Action 20. Implemented and men. Indicators for tracking progress and project benefits gender • Action 22. Gender actions disaggregated. noted in progress reports. • Action 21. Being Implemented Safeguards monitoring report being prepared records impacts on women and men.

• Action 22. Implemented Gender actions noted in quarterly progress reports. 13 4.7 Action 13. Tourism statistics • Action 23. All standardized PCU Director • Action 13. Being Implemented harmonization includes tourism statistics related to and In progress, data on tourist arrivals systemized sex-disaggregated people disaggregate by sex. consultants. are disaggregated by sex. data collection. • Action 23. Being Implemented

95 DICT = Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, DMO = destination management organization, GAP = gender action plan, Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, LWU = Lao Women’s Union, MICT = Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, SME = small- and medium-sized enterprises, NCS = National Steering Committee, PCU = project coordination unit, PIU = project implementation unit. a Actions apply to all infrastructure subprojects and are therefore the same for Outputs 1 and 2. b A destination management organization is defined as a public, private or public-private entity responsible for the management and/or marketing of tourism in a geographic region defined for that purpose.

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