VIENTIANE, May 11: By November this year Lao citizens will be able to apply to form Non-Governmental Organisations, after a decree was signed by the Prime Minister, reports Vientiane Times.
In a historic move, individuals will be allowed to seek permission from relevant government sectors to form their own associations.
State Administration and Development Department Deputy Director General, Mr Ampha Simmasone, made the announcement on Friday after Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh signed the decree on association establishment.
“The premier signed the decree on April 29 and it will become effective within 180 days,” he told Vientiane Times.
The decree provides a guideline for Lao officials as they consider applications for the establishment of non-governmental associations in Laos .
Mr Ampha said the department would spend the next six months disseminating the decree and setting up organisations in both departmental and provincial administrations to begin the registration of associations in the country.
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