With the 1 January entry into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), it is urgent for businesses to seize the opportunities created by this mega trade agreement. To increase awareness of the agreement and the opportunities created by it, ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MOIC), held a series of Public-Private Dialogues on 'Unpacking the RCEP Agreement for Lao Businesses', from 10-11 August 2022 in Vientiane.

The dialogue was divided into 2 sessions of expert presentation and panel discussion with the private sector representatives to discuss benefit and challenges of the agreement.

Session 1:

· Deborah Elms, Founder and Executive Director, Asian Trade Centre

· Bouasavath Viphasouk, Deputy Director of Legislation Division, Custom Department, Ministry of Finance

Session 2:

· Stephane Gil, CEO, BIVAC Lao Co. Ltd

· Xaybandith RASPHONE, President, Association of the Lao Garment Industry and Vice President of LNCCI

Moderated by Sven Callebaut, International Trade Consultant, ERIA’s Capacity Building Programme.

For more information, please visit: www.eria.org

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