IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project

Green cities
03.02.2025
From January 24-25, 2025, the Implementation Management Committee (IMC) Meeting for the SCP Lao Project was held at Viewpoint Resort in Ngoi District, Luang Prabang Province. This important gathering was organized by the Department of Planning and Finance (MoNRE) in partnership with Swisscontact Lao PDR. The meeting included a donor monitoring visit aimed at reviewing the project's progress and formulating the strategy for 2025. 
IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project

The SCP Lao Project, co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), is dedicated to promoting green and inclusive economic growth in Laos. The project focuses on three main areas: strengthening participation in environmental policy development, fostering eco-friendly practices, and enhancing recycling systems alongside green business opportunities. 

IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project 

The key objectives of the IMC meeting included reporting on the implementation progress of the SCP Lao project over the past six months, reviewing lessons learned, identifying challenges, and gathering recommendations from partners. Additionally, the meeting facilitated a donor monitoring visit to assess field progress and provide necessary guidance. 

IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project 

The meeting was attended by 29 participants, including representatives from MoNRE, PoNRE, DoNRE, donors from EU and SDC, as well as the Swisscontact team.

IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project 

A significant highlight of the meeting was the opportunity for participants to engage with a local waste collection company, which provided insights into their operations and waste management practices in Ngoi District. This engagement is crucial for maintaining a clean and sustainable environment. Furthermore, representatives from the donor community and the Swisscontact team interacted with young female entrepreneurs at Souphanouvong University as part of the Eco-Challenge initiative, promoting innovation and sustainability in local business practices. 

IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project 

Overall, this meeting reaffirmed the commitment to advancing sustainable consumption and production in the Lao PDR, fostering a circular economy, and empowering local communities. 

IMC Meeting 2025: Driving Sustainable Change for SCP Lao Project 
2024 - 2027
Laos
Green cities
Sustainable Consumption and Production in Lao PDR (SCP Lao)
The goal of the project is to enable environmental Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), particularly those focusing on youth and women, to contribute to green and inclusive economic growth in the Lao PDR. This will be achieved by strengthening their capacities in three main areas: policy dialogue, awareness raising, and income generation.