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Country: Lao PDR
Summary: Telecom Assessment Lao PDR
Deadline: 16 Mar 2026
Posting Date: 02 Mar 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 136923549
Document Ref. No.: 0002021075
Competition: ICB
Financier: World Bank (WB)
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The World Bank is exploring opportunities to engage in and support the development of digital connectivity infrastructure in Lao PDR. With the government prioritizing digital transformation and sustainable growth, there is increasing demand for investments in core digital infrastructure—including telecommunications networks, data centers, and international connectivity—to enhance Lao PDR's digital competitiveness, foster inclusion, and get ready for a new development leap forward based on digitization and AI.This assignment will provide a high-level assessment of the current digital infrastructure landscape with a focus on telecom, identify gaps, and develop recommendations for prioritized public sector investments to enhance connectivity, resilience, and digital sustainability. The main objective is to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Lao PDR's digital infrastructure ecosystem and identify priority investment opportunities for World Bank or partner engagement, with high-level, indicative cost-benefit and ROI analyses.Specific objectives include:Assess the current state and performance of Lao's digital connectivity infrastructure, including in the rural areas.Identify and prioritize potential investment opportunities across the telecom and data infrastructure value chain, including networks and green and AI data centers.Provide strategic recommendations to guide future World Bank engagement and investment planning.
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