The Bank of the Lao published an update on a joint financial-literacy outreach programme with the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union, focused on building awareness of inflation risks and helping students protect themselves from financial fraud and deception. The sessions ran from 3 to 13 March 2026 across five educational institutions, reaching more than 825 students. Content covered drivers of inflation and its impacts on the economy, alongside practical guidance on avoiding fraudulent financial approaches, with delivery through presentations, discussion and Q&A led by Jittakorn Jittaphong, Deputy Secretary of the Bank’s Youth Committee and Deputy Head of its Monetary Policy Department, alongside Youth Union representatives.
Bank of the Lao 2026-03-13
Bank of the Lao partners with the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union to deliver inflation and anti-fraud education to more than 825 students
The Bank of the Lao, in collaboration with the Lao People's Revolutionary Youth Union, conducted a financial-literacy outreach program to educate students on inflation risks and financial fraud prevention. The initiative reached over 825 students across five institutions, featuring presentations and discussions led by Jittakorn Jittaphong and Youth Union representatives.