This forum and the subsequent trainings are about recognizing the importance of creating harmony and balance between economic development and environmental sustainability and integrating environmental considerations into the economic development planning process.

This 2-days event proposes to provide overview of the strong interconnection between rapid economic development and environmental impact and initiate areas of discussion and insights for business leaders to design their own solutions to move their countries towards green and sustainable growth. The first day is composed of plenary sessions in English language, open to all public in the 3 countries through livestreaming or on site. The second day will focus on training for the Lao participants on site.

On the first day, speakers from each of the 3 countries and from different background will presents ideas that draw on experience to date and provides elements of a targeted corporate strategies to support sustainable growth. Each country will need to identify its own solutions and to find its own growth path, but similarities and synergies can be found in exchanging ideas and experience to deliver stronger outcomes. The 1st day will feature 4 panels discussion, which will each include 4 presentations of less than 10 minutes each, from a wide range of business leaders, government official, scientific experts, representant of NGO or civil society, followed by 20 minutes of discussion between panellists and questions from the public. The events of the 1st day will be livestreamed to social medias, with Lao translation.

The second day will focus on a series of training where participants will have study case and work in small group on several topics.