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www.lao-npa-network.org. Learning House for Development (LHD). LHD was set up as a network for Lao CSOs It was jointly established with local non-official and voluntary members of CSOs in Aug 2010 LHD focusing on Non-Profit Associations (NPAs) who work in development for poverty alleviation - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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LHD was set up as a network for Lao CSOs
It was jointly established with local non-official and voluntary members of CSOs in Aug 2010
LHD focusing on Non-Profit Associations (NPAs) who work in development for poverty alleviation
It is a non-political, non-profit making, and non-religious network.
LHD provides space and opportunities for NPAs to come together to learn new skills, share their knowledge and grow their organisations
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Learning House for
Development (LHD)
Goal: To contribute to the creation of an enabling environment in
which Lao Non-Profit Asociation (NPAs) and other civil society groups
can sustainable development of Laos, poverty reduction and play an active role in socio-economic development.
Objectives:
• To create opportunities for Lao civil society to enhance mutual coordination, solidarity and sharing information.
• Upgrade the members’ staff capacities in order to enable to implement efficient development projects in their target villages.
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Its members are from diverse range of society and present different groups: women, youth, ethnic minorities, disabled people etc.
Currently LHD has 40 members including registered and non-registered NPAs
The majority members are base in Vientiane (31) and from other provinces (9)
11 members are based at the LHD compound where we share office facilities and services
LHD Members
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MEMBER PRESENCE / PROVINCE
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Vietnam
Thailand
Myanmar
China
Cambodia
Capacity development for members and non-
members in identified areas (trainings, workshops, study tours etc.)
Coordinate sharing of information in the form of publications, newsletters, workshops, meetings etc.
Library, incubator and meeting/training rooms services
Networking with other CS stakeholders (INGOs, DPs, GoL etc.)
Representation
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Current activities and services
Lao civil society groupso Enhanced networking and learning, which will increase the
impact of Lao civil society.o Foster emerging civil society initiatives (incubator function,
registration etc.)o Collaboration with other capacity development providerso Fostering peer-to-peer capacity development
Government of Lao PDRo Contact point to disseminate information to Lao civil society
groups, e.g. on legislation, o Link for communication with Lao civil society groups e.g. on
processes of cooperation, on developing best practices, etc.
Donors and other development organisationso Access to disseminate information to Lao civil society groups,
e.g. on funding opportunities,o Assist with identifying partners/relevant CSOs
LHD Beneficiaries and benefits
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Legal status
o Risk of operating with out a licence due to lengthy & complicated registration process
o Umbrella organisations are needed to support NPAs
o Miss out on funding opportunities
Many NPAs have no secure funding from donors
Lack of experience in organisation & project development
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Challenges of LH Member s
Commitment to their organisations’ aims
Received support funds from local and international donors to:
o Upgrade of their staff capacities, and
o Implement their projects in the remote areas and improvements to lives of marginalised people
o Capacity building of district & provincial authority staff
Assist GoL in implementing of the poverty eradication programme
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Some benefits and achievements of members
• Education
• Health
• Agriculture
• Community development
• Gender
• Secure livelihoods
• Conservation of environment
• Others
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Members’ working sectors
Steering CommitteeA board of 5 members ensures that the NPA Network
achieves its overall mission and provides direction for its Secretariat.
Secretariat The Secretariat provides day-to-day support to members to
support and implement the Network’s mission
Working groupsNo NPAs’ working groups yet, but NPAs are jointly with INGO Network’s working groups ( Education; Land issues; Health
and nutrition; CSWG; Water and energy issues; Human resources and administration)
COORDINATE HOW?
LHD works with NPAs and iNGOs (for example: GDA, NORMAI, PADETC, Helvetas, SDC,
CORD, CUSO/VSO, Oxfam…) Funding for joint projects Training opportunities Capacity development / Human resource development
LHD and iNGO Network Peer to peer exchange (exchange experience, directory,
steering committee…) Partners in the Civil Society Consortium Program (lead and
present by CORD)
iNGO Network website: www.directoryofngos.org
NPAs and iNGOs
Water supply for community
Example of NPA’s members projects
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Agriculture activities
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Improvement of school and teaching
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Trainings and workshops
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Closer co-operation with local and international organisations, development partners in relevant areas in the country and region for exchange of experiences
Consortium of NPAs and INGOs have developed a program to strengthen both the capacity of CSOs and their contribution to the development of Laos
Work with relevant department of MOHA in registration of NPAs to simplify approval procedures
Seeks for partners to implement and fund specific network’s projects
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The future plan
Thank you!
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Contact address:
Learning House for Development
Ban Naxay, Saphangmor Road, House: 24/377Saysetha District, Vientiane, Laos
Tel/fax: (+856) 21 265531E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lao-npa-network.org
