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Laos, Korea Launch Water Management Project to Boost Agriculture
16 Dec 2024 | PUBLISHED BY The Laotian Times

Laos and South Korea have launched a USD 5.6 million partnership to improve water management and agricultural practices in Laos, focusing on sustainability and advanced technology. 

The initiative, funded by South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, was officially inaugurated on 10 December in Pakngum District, Vientiane.

The project aims to enhance agricultural productivity by modernizing irrigation systems and incorporating solar-powered solutions. Key elements of the project include upgrading water pumping facilities, creating a centralized water management control system, and integrating renewable energy into irrigation processes.

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