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    Laos to Improve Potable Water Supply with ADB Aid

    By Ma. Rizza Leonzon // 10 March 2009

    The Asian Development Bank will grant USD23 million to help build and repair water treatment plants in 15 towns across Laos,

    cited a Vientiane Times report as saying. The initiative also aims to back the government's sixth socioeconomic development plan. The regional lender has so far earmarked USD40 million for Laos this year.

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