Energy Security White Paper: Policy Directions for Inclusive and Sustainable

Energy Security White Paper: Policy Directions for Inclusive and Sustainable Development for Lao PDR and the Implications for ASEAN Edited by Han Phoumin Anousak Phongsavath Energy Security White Paper: Policy Directions for Inclusive and Sustainable Development for The People’s Democratic Republic of Lao and the Implications for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations © Economic Research Insti. [...] The findings, interpretations, conclusions, and views expressed in their respective chapters are entirely those of the author/s and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, its Governing Board, Academic Advisory Council, or the institutions and governments they represent. [...] The White Paper reflects the commitment of both parties, ‘The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Lao PDR, and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia,’ as outlined in the signed 3-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). [...] As you may be aware, Lao PDR, as well as the rest of ASEAN, are facing tremendous challenges regarding the future energy landscape and how the energy transition will embrace a new architecture, including sound policies and technologies to ensure energy access with affordability, energy security, and energy sustainability. [...] To support Lao PDR’s ASEAN Chairmanship, ERIA and the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a study and develop a Strategic White Paper on ‘Energy Security for Inclusiveness and Sustainable Development for Lao PDR and the Implications for ASEAN.’ This study is significant for ASEAN countries as it examines energy security while providing a dir.