On November 7-8, 2023, the 2023 CSO Fair planning committee held a meeting at Le Bel Air Resort in Luang Prabang, Laos. The provincial-level meeting was attended by associations, foundations that have implemented projects in Luang Prabang, and representatives from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

The purpose of the meeting was twofold. First, the committee discussed the draft format and layout for the CSO Fair. Second, they detailed the event agenda including determining the activity schedule, delineating team roles and responsibilities, selecting participating CSOs, and designing the venue.

Funded by Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability, and the Rule of Law in Lao PDR (CEGGA) – Phase II.

CEGGA is funded by Switzerland, Germany and the European Union, and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in cooperation with the Ministries of Home Affairs and Justice, the National Assembly, and the Lao CSO Coordination Committe