T4SD Lao PDR Hub
Main contributions to Lao PDR enterprises
- Access to individual coaching by experienced coaches on improving and optimizing resources consumption, reducing costs and implementing circular production practices;
- Access to individual assistance on compliance with voluntary sustainability standards (e.g. Fairtrade, Organic etc.) required by international buyers, identifying gaps in compliance with standards, implementing practices to address the gaps and preparing for certification and audits;
- Connections to potential buyers in export markets and to financiers such as banks and investors.
"Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) strategy and coaching are a comprehensive guideline and a business plan document for my company to determine why, when and how we should invest in our export markets"
Improving capacities of MSMEs in Laos to comply with international sustainability as well as to access new buyers and markets.
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T4SD Hub Laos launched!
On the 9th of July, T4SD launched the T4SD Hub Laos in Vientiane, Lao PDR, together with the Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI)
Training of Trainers on Voluntary Sustainability Standards
The training of trainers on Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) methodology was conducted by the T4SD team in Vientiane on the 9th and 10th of July for ten selected coaches. The training of trainers on VSS methodology was conducted by the T4SD team in Vientiane on the 9th and 10th of July for ten selected coaches.
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