Becoming Export Ready in Lao PDR

Are you a Lao business seeking to export to international markets? Are you interested in learning more about how to promote your business and tap into business opportunities?
Or are you just interested in expanding your knowledge on the process for Lao businesses to export and engage in international trade?

Enrol in this learning course to understand the core principles for engaging in an export business from Lao PDR and accessing international markets.

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About the course

This course seeks to empower businesses in Lao PDR to become export-ready and access international markets. Through this course, you will be able to understand and better comply with national export regulations in Lao PDR, including aspects such as logistical requirements, packaging, and labelling, with a focus on exports to other ASEAN countries and the EU.

This course essentially seeks to provide a basic level of knowledge of the export related tasks associated with successful trade, to build up capacity of Lao SMEs to operate effectively in international markets.

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By the end of this course participants will be able to understand:

Key steps to become an exporter in Lao PDR

– including relevant permits/licences required, and institutions to be engaged.

Regulatory and procedural aspects of engaging in exports

– particularly in relation to transport, logistics, and customs procedures.

Practical elements of engaging as an exporter

– such as estimating the costs associating exports and identifying buyers for relevant markets and products.

Specific aspects pertaining to trade with ASEAN and EU Markets

– covering access requirements and import regulations.

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Who can enrol in the course?

Lao businesses, including SMEs, who are new to the export business, or want to improve their knowledge of regulations and procedures in place.

Employees in businesses engaged in trade who want to improve their knowledge and ability to contribute to business activities.

Government officials, university students, or consultants – are also encouraged to take this course – to learn more about Lao export framework and be better prepared to support Lao businesses to engage in international trade.