Our Impact

AgDevLaos is designed to deliver tangible, measurable impact alongside financial returns—supporting the inclusive and sustainable transformation of Laos’ agricultural economy.

We invest with purpose. Our impact thesis is built around key development priorities, including job creation, rural revitalization, value-chain development, and climate resilience. Each investment is assessed not only for its commercial potential but for its contribution to long-term, systemic change.

Key Areas of Impact

1

Job Creation

& Workforce

Development

We support businesses that generate stable, dignified employment in rural areas—offering fair wages, formal contracts, and on-the-job training. Our investments aim to create thousands of jobs and offer re-skilling opportunities that meet the demands of a modern agricultural economy.

2

Reverse Migration

& Community

Renewal

By creating attractive career paths in agribusiness and related industries, we help bring Lao migrant workers back home—stimulating rural economies and fostering generational renewal in communities that have long been depopulated.

3

Upskilling

& Human

Capital Growth

Through partnerships with vocational training providers and technical institutions, we invest in upskilling programs that equip workers with valuable skills in logistics, processing, management, and sustainable farming practices.

4

Value

Addition &

Export Growth

Our capital supports the development of processing facilities and export infrastructure, enabling Laos to move beyond raw commodity exports and capture greater value within its borders. This not only boosts foreign exchange revenue, but also raises product quality, traceability, and competitiveness on international markets.

5

AgDevLaos aligns

with multiple UN

SDGs, including:

  • SDG 1 – No Poverty
  • SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
  • SDG 5 – Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 – Climate Action
  • SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals