Lao workers under-represented in special economic zones
Only a third of the workers employed in special and specific economic zones (SEZs) are Lao, with a lack of skills being among the issues depriving local folk of job opportunities in industrial parks, a recent survey has revealed.
As many as 12 SEZs have been developed across the country, creating jobs for 24,982 Lao and foreign workers. But only one third or 8,951 jobs are held by Lao nationals.
Souksakhone Vaenkeo
