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Lao Airlines Sustainable Development Project

Abstract*

Resuscitating Lao Airlines requires that the Government of Lao defines its strategic value proposition to the overall economy, and that the airline develop a more efficient and sustainable business model. The technical assistance aims to support Lao Airlines withan options analysis for charting necessary business and management reforms that are needed to ensure commercially-oriented and sustainable airline services. The grant supports the implementation...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

To reduce Lao Airlines business losses, enhance corporate financial reporting, and strengthen operational management.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P181359

  • Active

  • Christopher De Serio , Moad Alrubaidi

  • Ministry of Finance

  • US$ 1.75 million

  • Ministry of Public Works and Transport

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2024

  • US$ 1.75 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • September 30, 2025

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • March 26, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Trust Funds 1.75

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 1.75
Total Project Cost** 1.75

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-10-04
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-04

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Annual Airline business lossesValue-1000000.000.000.00
    DateDecember 1, 2023September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Asset utilization ratioValue0.000.0020.00
    DateDecember 1, 2023September 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Digital systems mainstreamed into operational and financial management processesValueLegacy PSS in useUpgraded PSS operational
    DateDecember 1, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • SOE governance and enhanced capacity in financial reportingValueNoYes
    DateNovember 1, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Medium-Term Debt Management Plan preparedValueNoYes
    DateNovember 1, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Business Cost - Administrative costs per passengerValue14.300.0010.00
    DateNovember 1, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Staff training on Sales Strategy and new passenger service systemValue0.000.00100.00
    DateNovember 1, 2023March 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Sales and Revenue Management - cost peer available seat kilometerValue0.090.000.08
    DateNovember 1, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Aircraft load factorsValue63.000.0070.00
    DateNovember 1, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Women trained on sales strategy and PSSValue0.000.0030.00
    DateNovember 1, 2023March 31, 2025
    Comment