LAI’s Goal is to assist the Lao PDR to develop human resource to be a strong production power that can respond to sustainable socio-economic development (Vision to 2030, NHRDS). To achieve this LAI works closely in collaboration with identified GoL partner organisations to directly support their work.

The LAI works to strengthen relationships with our Lao partners, increasing awareness of Australian expertise and, critically, to encourage collaboration in order to promote inclusive and sustainable growth. The predominate focus is the enhancement of HRD systems, processes, practices and the capability and capacity of staff in key areas to sustain the long-term advancement of their ability to develop and sustain strong, professional HRD practices.

In addition to directly supporting the enhancement of HRD capacity and capability, support is also provided to identified organisations to enhance capacity and capability in their portfolio area of responsibility.

For example, technical assistance can be provided;

• directly to an organisation for discrete / specific projects, longer term system enhancement and building organisational capacity. This is achieved by supporting staff in identified ministries to undertake ongoing work or projects in more complex areas that require technical expertise and additional resources, or
• after the completion of general or customised training programs to embed learnings from the program, continue to build competencies and help participants transfer learnings to the workplace.