Established a Strategic Master Plan for the modernization and advancement of Lao PDR’s national hydro-meteorological services, serving as a mid-to-long-term development roadmap.

Strengthened human capacity through invitational training in Korea, focusing on management, meteorological data analysis, and ICT-based system operations.

Enhanced Disaster Risk Management (DRM) capabilities by improving forecasting accuracy, early warning systems, and real-time data integration.

Fostered regional cooperation and knowledge exchange by incorporating Korea’s modernization experience and promoting collaboration among Mekong countries.

Supported future financing and projects through the development of a phased Action Plan and pilot project concepts, aligned with potential donors such as KOICA and the World Bank.

Completion of the National Master Plan: A comprehensive Master Plan for the modernization of hydro-meteorological services in Lao PDR was developed and reviewed by DMH and the World Bank.

Improved Forecasting and Disaster Risk Reduction Capacity.

Capacity Building Achieved: Two training programs in Korea were successfully conducted, covering both management and technical/ICT aspects.

Linkage with Future Funding Projects: These are integrated into the World Bank’s Lao PDR Southeast Asia DRM Project, and a pilot project proposal is being prepared for KOICA funding.

Regional Impact and Scalability: The project model and master plan are scalable and can be replicated across other Mekong countries, fostering integrated regional cooperation in hydro-meteorological infrastructure and climate resilience.