The Launch of Business Assistance Facility II under the Lao Competitiveness and Trade Project

At MOIC Conference Hall, Vientiane, Lao PDR
July 23, 2019

BY BUSINESS PEOPLE, FOR BUSINESS PEOPLE

BAF ASSISTS LAO PDR COMPANIES AND ENTREPRENEURS TO IMPROVE/ UPGRADE THEIR PRODUCTS, IMPROVE THEIR COMPETITIVENESS, INTRODUCE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND INNOVATIONS, DEVELOP FURTHER EXPORT ACTIVITIES, INCREASE BUSINESS AND GENERATE EMPLOYMENT.

Business Assistant Facility II (BAFII) represents Pillar C (Improving Firm-level Competitiveness) of the Lao PDR Competitiveness and Trade Project, supported by Australian Aid, Irish Aid and the World Bank. It is built on the success and experiences of the phase one of the Business Assistance Facility I under TDFII. The BAFII is being implemented by an independent international consultancy company ECORYS UK. The contract was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce and being supervised by the National Implementation Unit (NIU).

The primary objective of the project “is to improve firm-level competitiveness, in particular the diversification of the economy moving away from traditional natural resource sectors.” This achievement results through specific, focused and tailor-made business development advisory service programs and matching grants to the private sector. A secondary objective of the project is “to support the broad shift in government strategy towards the private sector moving away from detailed transactional control and focusing on facilitation and support”.

BAF (Business Assistance Facility) is a unique and exciting three year project, assisting Lao PDR enterprises become MORE GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE, increase EXPORTs, PENETRATE NEW MARKETS, Enhance BUSINESS SCOPES, INCORPORATE NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND GENERATE new additional EMPLOYMENT opportunities …
The BAF Team is composed of experienced, seasoned Business Advisors, who bring extensive experience in the private sector. The team will mentor and hand-hold Lao PDR Enterprises free of charge, in order to assist them to improve their global competitiveness in a measurable way.

In addition, BAF pays for 50% of the cost of specialized and focused TA (Technical Assistance) needed by Lao partner enterprises to grow their business. This TA can cover specific areas, such as: quality standards and certifications, product design, market access, export development, strategic management, IT systems, ERP systems, branding, efficiency improvements, introduction of new technologies and innovation, etc…

Enterprises covered by BAF, include legal and ethical industries as well as enterprises of all types and sizes who are operated in Lao PDR. Women owned and managed companies are especially encouraged to apply to BAF for personalized support and assistance.
Working with BAF is simple and straightforward. BAF Business Advisors will respond to any inquiry within 24 hours. Application forms are easy and literally take less than an hour only, online, by email or in person at the BAF offices.

BAF a unique, innovative and exciting new program staffed exclusively with seasoned, experienced Business Experts who on a DEMAND-DRIVEN and MARKET-LED basis assist and encourage Lao PDR companies to not only grow their business more effectively and efficiently but prepare for the upcoming future business trends.

Contact BAF today to improve your operations and grow your business:
BAF OFFICE
Lao National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LNCCI)
Kayson Phomvihane Ave Phonphanao Village Saysettha District, Vientiane, LAO PDR
(ROOM #20)

Tel: +856 (0) 20 59966664
info@baflaos.com
www.baflaos.com