Lao People's Democratic Republic (the)
Asia | South-eastern Asia
Pillar scores
Pillar scores
DisclaimerStage 3: Systematic
Growing acceptance: Basic literacy, more complex tasks.
Skills and Literacy
2.78Stage 3: Systematic
Elective: Basic skills widespread, optional school learning.
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Usage and Adoption
2.75Stage 3: Systematic
Intermediate: Complex actions, info access, tech ownership.
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Culture Norms
1.97Stage 2: Opportunistic
Tolerant: Tech as last resort.
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Civic Engagement
1.94Stage 2: Opportunistic
Volunteerism: Tech aids activism, accountability via volunteers.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Growing access, exclusion gaps.
Physical Infrastructure
2.48Stage 3: Systematic
Rudimentary: Urban-focused high-speed coverage.
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Access Enablers
2.38Stage 3: Systematic
Limited: Consistently lower access, ignored differentiation.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Shared vision, limited funds, strategic planning.
Leadership and Strategy
3.04Stage 4: Differentiating
Strategic: Inclusive vision, some shared adoption.
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Implementation Capacity and Systems
1.5Stage 2: Opportunistic
Outsourcing: Few skills, external help, partial strategy.
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Digital Public Services and Platforms
2.74Stage 3: Systematic
Digitalization: Online transactions, some redesign.
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Open Government
2Stage 3: Systematic
Transparent: Regular info sharing, some stakeholder input.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Established: Substantive digital laws, weak enforcement.
Data and Privacy
2.92Stage 3: Systematic
Recognition: Functional data protection authority, regulation.
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Emerging Technologies
0Stage 1: Basic
No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.
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Fair Market Competition
1.55Stage 2: Opportunistic
Regulate & forget: Outdated IP law, some competition.
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Cybersecurity
2.92Stage 3: Systematic
Recognition: Enacted law, limited enforcement.
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Consumer Protection
3.01Stage 4: Differentiating
Promotion: Functional watchdog, diverse licenses.
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Human Rights
1.92Stage 2: Opportunistic
Recognized: No action taken.
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Stage 1: Basic
Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.
Business
0.82Stage 1: Basic
Adverse: Limited tech adoption, unfavorable conditions.
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Financial Services
0.39Stage 1: Basic
Emerging: Primarily physical access to financial services.
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Innovation Ecosystem
1.48Stage 2: Opportunistic
Emergent: Improved communication, industry-academia ties, updated curriculum.
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Standards Of Responsibility
0Stage 1: Basic
Unaware: Lack of awareness about ethical standards in digital services.
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Stage 4: Differentiating
Integrated IDs, digital wallets, accessible data.
Payments
3.34Stage 4: Differentiating
Differentiating: Decoupled payments, digital wallets.
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Identification
3.62Stage 4: Differentiating
Integrated: Govt-business linked IDs, data protection.
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Data Exchange
2.86Stage 3: Systematic
Online: Central data, info systems, infrastructure.
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Digital Rights Dashboard
Cross-Cutting Indicators
Stage 4: Differentiating
Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Stage 3: Systematic
Systematically advancing key aspects of freedom of expression both online and offline through legislation based on some priority areas with rare instances of digital rights being violated but some institutional frameworks/legislation missing
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Right to Privacy
Stage 4: Differentiating
Clear strength in respecting and protecting privacy online with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Stage 4: Differentiating
Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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