About MTC

The Government of Lao is making significant investments in upgrading its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure. Key developments include:

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• Internet Connectivity: The government is actively working to improve internet accessibility and affordability. To achieve this, fiber-optic networks are being expanded to increase coverage and reduce latency, which will help to provide faster and more reliable internet connectivity for businesses and individuals.

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• Data Centers: The government is establishing local data centers to support blockchain-based services and applications. These data centers will provide the necessary infrastructure to enable the development of blockchain technologies, such as distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and secure digital identities.

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• Blockchain Infrastructure : The Lao National Blockchain® is a "public permissioned" blockchain that is managed by group members as well as individual members of the blockchain partnership in various regions, with a peer-to-peer network consisting of 32 real-time production nodes. This blockchain infrastructure is being developed to provide secure and transparent record-keeping for various applications, such as land registry, supply chain management, and digital identities.

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• Energy: Lao has a rich hydropower potential, which can provide cost-effective, renewable energy for blockchain-based infrastructure. The government is exploring ways to leverage this energy to power the country's growing digital economy.

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These strategies aim to create a conducive environment for the growth of the digital economy, including initiatives based on blockchain.