The Bank of the Lao PDR held a technical seminar and lessons-learned exchange on tools for assessing macroeconomic indicators, with a focus on strengthening analytical inputs for implementing monetary policy. Chaired by Deputy Governor Salisak Thanyavong, the event brought together 90 officials and technical staff from relevant ministries and the Bank’s internal departments. The agenda covered three areas: a Kip currency index, monetary and financial statistics including broad money (M3), and the development of macroeconomic assessment tools to support policy direction and macro measures, including monetary and exchange rate policy, with the aim of maintaining price stability and supporting economic growth.
Bank of the Lao 2025-03-11
Bank of the Lao PDR convenes 90 participant seminar on macroeconomic indicator assessment tools
The Bank of the Lao PDR conducted a seminar on macroeconomic indicator assessment tools to enhance monetary policy implementation. Chaired by Deputy Governor Salisak Thanyavong, the event focused on a Kip currency index, monetary statistics, and macroeconomic assessment tools to support policy and economic growth.