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Vientiane Times: Trade Fair To Boost Timber Processing Industry
Vientiane Times: Trade Fair To Boost Timber Processing Industry
Vientiane Times
2012 ISSUE 123
The First National English Language Newspaper
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and Social Welfare, Planning required to undertake further said.
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4 Home news Wednesday May 30, 2012 Vientiane Times
Job titile: Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Specialist - Pharmaceuticals Short Term Consultancy (Expected vacancy)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), through funding secured under Round 8 grant
from the Global Fund to Fight HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria is seeking to recruit a short-term Good Manufacturing Practice
(GMP) Specialist to provide technical assistance and support for the Food and Drug Department (FDD), the agency responsible for
ensuring quality assurance for the manufacture and supply of pharmaceuticals and medical commodities.
Funding has been secured to improve GMP through training including visits to local manufacturing sites.
The position is short term based in Vientiane Lao PDR. The assignment will be for two weeks over two periods and is scheduled
between late June-July 2012 and October 2012, and includes per diem expenses and airfare as necessary.
The GMP Specialist will develop/review current GMP policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) develop training materials
and deliver short workshops to FDD staff and QA/QI staff of local manufacturing sites.
Selection Criteria
Experience
• Development of training materials and workshop experience in GMP / WHO Certification
• Practical experience in auditing of pharmaceutical manufacturing sites to GMP / WHO standards.
• Development and implementation of SOPs related to GMP licensing / inspection.
• Relevant technical experience in government regulatory or scientific agencies.
• Strong practical experience with Microsoft Windows / Open Office applications.
• ASEAN and/or developing country experience.
Terms of Reference
• Review SOPs for GMP.
• Assess GMP knowledge and application.
• Develop and deliver training materials for GMP, including pre, and post evaluations.
• Liaise with other agencies in the MOH such as the national testing laboratories, and with local manufacturers.
• Conduct structured field visits to manufacturing sites.
• Deliver a report at the conclusion of consultancy to FDD with recommendations to improve licensing and inspection for GMP\
How to apply
This position is expected to be available pending finalization of Round SSF grant agreement.
Candidates must submit a cover letter and detailed CV via email or fax to the address below by 8 June , 2012. Two referees will be
requested from those candidates selected for interview.
Candidates must be available for work during July 2012 & Oct 2012.
Applications by email:
Dr. Sourisak SOUNVORRAVONG
Project Coordinator GF FDD SSF
The Bureau of Food and Drug Inspection
Ministry of Health
Tel.: 856 21 254609
Fax.: 856 20 56520193
E-mail: s.sourisak@yahoo.com
Representatives from the 10 Asean member countries pose for a group photo yesterday during the two-day 4th Meeting of the
Asean Working Group on Environmental Education held at the Lane Xang Hotel in Vientiane, which ends today.
President of the National Commission for Mother and Child Ms Khempheng Pholsena (centre)
yesterday poses with representatives from companies and organisations that have provided
Tourists buy souvenirs at the Sisaket Museum in Vientiane after enjoying their experience there. financial support for activities to mark Children’s Day on June 1. The donors include Save the
The souvenirs on offer include a book detailing the history of the temple and postcards featuring Children (30 million kip), LXML Sepon (21 million kip), EDL-Gen (10 million kip) and Lao
various tourist attractions. Holding State Enterprise (5 million kip).
JOB VACANCY
Multinational mineral drilling company is seeking applications from Lao Nationals with relevant
Education Sector Working Group (ESWG)
qualifications and experience for immediate starts at our Sepon Mining site (Savannakhet Secretariat - Policy and Operations
Province) as following details:
Coordinator
(1) Data Entry Officer (based atSepon Mining site, Savannakhet Province)
This position will report to Workshop Supervisor The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) manages
• Perform a variety of clerical office duties such as: maintaining files, keeping records, preparing the Australian Government’s development assistance program in the Lao
schedule, compiling data for reports. PDR. AusAID Vientiane is looking for a Policy and Operations Coordinator
• Searching and investigating information contained in files, processing department documents, to provide technical and logistical support to the ESWG chair (the Ministry of
posting records and typing correspondence and reports from rough drafts. Education and Sports - MoES) and Co-chairs (AusAID and UNICEF). The
• Communication skills levels of English and be able to translate and interpreting English languages.
ESWG is the coordination mechanism that oversees implementation and
• Computer competency skills on MS Word, Excel, Outlook, IE and etc…
monitoring of progress of the Education Sector Development Plan. The
• At least 2 years working experience in Administrative or data files.
• Be able to live in the project site at Sepon, Sevannakhet Province.
position will be based at the Department of Planning Cooperation within the
• Experiences in maintenance or data fields are desirable. Ministry of Education and Sports and reports directly to the MoES.
(2) Site Administration Officer (based atSepon Mining site, Savannakhet Province)
This position will report to Site Manager Are you interested?
• The Site Administrative Officer is responsible for ensuring that all administrative aspects of the Do you have:
duties and tasks outlined and requested are undertaken in accordance with Boart Longyear policies, • A Post-graduate degree in education, social science or other relevant
procedures and practices. discipline?
• Providing effective administration to the internal/ external operation and management team. • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the education sector in Laos?
• Organizing and booking of all travel both domestic & international as required for the operational and • Knowledge of Lao Government systems?
management team.
• Knowledge of Aid Effectiveness approaches?
• Be responsible for a daily drill report and staff timesheet
• Well developed analytical, conceptual and critical thinking skills?
• Assisting or managing site expenses/ payment records and invoices, then report to accounting/
financial section.
• Excellent coordination, negotiation and presentation skills?
• Be Lao national male or female • Communication skills in both Lao and English languages?
• Relevant academic qualifications
• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably with an international company These are some of the criteria that the selection panel will be using to select
• Good level of English language writing, reading, speaking and listening the appropriate candidate. If you have this sort of background, you could
• Experience working with local and expatriate workers apply. Application instructions are available on the Australian Embassy’s
• Strong IT ability, administrative skills and experience using MS office and web based applications website www.laos.embassy.gov.au.
Attractive salary and AGL insurance will be provided based upon experience. Deliver your application to the AusAID Office in the Australian Embassy at
To apply, email to: tawat.tadang@boartlongyear.com Or RecruitmentLaos@boartlongyear.com
Km 4 Thadeua Road or email it to vientiane.recruitment@ausaid.gov.au
or deliver your CV and a statement explaining how your qualifications and experience match the
position requirements, and expectation, to the address below:
Closing date for applications: 2nd June 2012
No 135, Unit 15, Ban Phonthan Neua, Saysetha District,
Vientiane Capital, Lao P.D.R, P.O.Box 6681 Information on AusAID programs is available at:
Before 31st MAY 2012 http://www.ausaid.gov.au
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Region
ASEAN defence ministers meet to strengthen cooperation In brief from Asia
News Network
PHNOM PENH (Xinhua) -- stabilizing our region.” NUS now no. 2 in Asian
The defense Ministers from The minister also varsity rankings
the Association of Southeast emphasized that cooperation SINGAPORE (The Straits
Asian Nations (ASEAN) on security and among the Times) --The National
gathered here on Tuesday to armed forces of ASEAN University of Singapore
discuss and adopt measures and member states with ASEAN (NUS) has moved up one
mechanisms to enhance defense partners are of greatest spot to No. 2 in a ranking of
and security cooperation in the importance in order to Asian varsities released on
10-nation bloc. ensure peace, stability, and Monday.
The 6th ASEAN Defense development for people in the The exercise by London-
Ministers meeting, under the region. based education and career
theme “ Enhancing ASEAN Tea Banh said that the consultancy Quacquarelli
Unity for a Harmonized and key topics in the meeting Symonds lists Asia’s top 300
Secure Community”, was included the consideration and universities based on criteria
chaired by Cambodian Deputy adoption of the concept paper such as academic reputation,
Prime Minister and Defense on reviewing of frequency of number of papers per faculty
Minister Tea Banh. ASEAN Defense Ministers’ and the ratio of student to
Speaking at the opening Meeting with its eight dialogue faculty.
of the meeting, Tea Banh partners from once in every
said the meeting aimed at 3 years to 2 years, and the
strengthening and building exchange of views on regional Jakarta to develop
the ASEAN Political Security and international defense and ‘ASEAN diplomatic zone’
Community by 2015. security issues. ASEAN defence ministers pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony of the 6th ASEAN INDONESIA (The Jakarta
“As the time is drawing He said the meeting also Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Tuesday. –Photo AP Post) --The Jakarta
nearer, it is very vital for reviewed the progress in the administration says it will
us to further promote our cooperation in maritime security, ASEAN Civil War Free Zone, there will be a joint statement highest defense mechanism develop Kebayoran Baru in
cooperation for solving all the military medicine, humanitarian aiming at ensuring that the on enhancing ASEAN unity within ASEAN. ASEAN South Jakarta into a long-
regional conflicts, capacities assistance and disaster relief, region is continuing to build for a harmonized and secure groups Brunei, Cambodia, awaited special zone for
gap, and discrepancies in peacekeeping operations and peace and stability, and to community. Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, diplomatic affairs to support
cooperation,” he said. “We counter-terrorism. completely eliminate all civil The ADMM, held for the Myanmar, the Philippines, ambassadors to the ASEAN
also need to establish various In the meeting, Tea Banh wars. first time in 2006 in Kuala Singapore, Thailand and in the capital.
potential mechanisms for also proposed an initiative on At the end of the meeting, Lumpur, Malaysia, is the Vietnam. “So far, the diplomatic zone
we have [in Jakarta] is in
1. Assist IWMU in updating the three consolidated Watershed Landscape Continuum Plans(WLCPs). 1. Select the 50 target villages, conduct PRAs and produce village development plans.
2. Assist in incorporation of the watershed management development plans and WLCPs to village and district land use planning 2. Institutionalize the Village Development Revolving Funds VDRFs established under Nam Ngum River Development Sector
processes. Project NNRBDSP in 16 districts, as sustainable financing institutions through transforming to the District Credit Unions
3. Assist in integration of the Watershed management development plans and WLCPs to the formal local development plans at (or other appropriate financial institutions) and register with the Bank of Lao under the Government Formal Regulation.
village, khet and district levels. 3. Support National Agriculture and Forestry Extension Service NAFES Financial Management Team in the planning and
4. Monitor the implementation status of the coordination agreement reached between IWMU/MAF and IWRM/DWR. implementation of the capacity building plan.
5. Working closely with the Agriculture extension and livelihood development component (Component 3) to ensure that WLCPs 4. Support NAFES Financial Management Team in the preparation of 3 years VDRF operational plan.
are fully applied. 5. Train NAFES Financial Management Team and District financial management teams (DFMTs).
6. Updating the Sub basin profiles in the view of the current livelihood and socio economic development status of NNRB as 6. Support NAFES Financial Management Team and DFMTs for implementing the recommendations of the VDRF phase-out
recommended by the senior consultant. strategy.
7. Assist in the implementation of the capacity development plan for the IWMU and district staff. 7. Support establishing Reporting System of Financial Management Teams.
8. Translate the reports and documents to Lao for the Government officials in the fields. 8. Support establishing a Management Information System to monitor performance of district and village level savings and credit
activities.
Qualification Required
Qualification Required
1. Bachelor Degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, Watershed Management. • Master’s Degree in Agriculture Economic, Finance and Banking, Economy.
2. At least 5 years experience in Upland Area Development dealing with Shifting Cultivation Stabilization, Land use Planning and • At least ten years of experience in Micro finance programme operation among the farming communities and rural remote areas.
Land Allocation, Watershed Management, Environmental management in Lao PDR and Southeast Asia. • Experience with the International Financial Institutions support Micro finance programme.
3. Demonstrated experience and ability to manage, analyze and optimize data and information acquired/provided by various sectors. • Demonstrated training skill, Previous experience of working in the NNRBDSP Project areas.
4. Experience in PRA, Participatory Development Concepts and Approaches. • Understanding of the correlation of the Agriculture and livelihood development, Ethnic diversity, environmental impacts,
5. Ability to operate Word Processing and Data Processing Computer Software. poverty reduction challenges.
6. Good interpersonal and communication skills. • Computer literate, Ability to operate data base programmes
7. Demonstrated training skill • Proficient in English
8. Proficient in English. • Good heath and willing to work in the upland remote areas with limited amenities
12 person months. Six person months intermittent distribution over three years period.
Extension component office, National Agriculture and Forestry Extension Office, Ban Houay Yang, Vientiane capital city with an Extension component office, National Agriculture and Forestry Extension Office, Ban Houay Yang, Vientiane capital city with field
intensive field visits to the project site which will take 50% of the consultant’s inputs. visits to the project site which will take 50% of the consultant’s inputs.
The deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI), including the CVs, technical and financial proposals, is at 14:00 hrs The deadline for the submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI), including the CVs, technical and financial proposals, is at 14:00
15th June 2012 at the address below. EOIs should be submitted (i) electronically (completed EOI form in CSRN on the ADB website hrs 15th June 2012 at the address below. EOIs should be submitted (i) electronically (completed EOI form in CSRN on the ADB
www.adb.org business/consulting services/consultant management system), and (ii) manually (one hard copy and one electric file: website www.adb.org business/consulting services/consultant management system), and (ii) manually (one hard copy and one electric
CD-ROM). Late submissions will not be accepted. file: CD-ROM). Late submissions will not be accepted.
For detail TOR and for Submission of the Application, please contact to the following address. For detail TOR and for Submission of the Application, please contact to the following address.
Mr. Sisovath Phandanouvong, National Project Manager Mr. Sisovath Phandanouvong, National Project Manager
Nam Ngum River Basin Development Sector Project Additional Funding Nam Ngum River Basin Development Sector Project Additional Funding
Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR Tel. +856-21-263161 Fax +856-21-416556 E-mail: namngumlao@gmail.com mailto:nnrblao@gmail.com Vientiane 01000, Lao PDR Tel. +856-21-263161 Fax +856-21-416556 E-mail: namngumlao@gmail.com
Nam Ngum River Basin Development Sector Project Additional Funding (NNRBDSP-AF) Nam Ngum River Basin Development Sector Project Additional Funding (NNRBDSP-AF)
Department of Planning Department of Planning
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
ADB Project Number: 33356 ADB Project Number: 33356
1. Review the training needs of the Central Financial Management Team CFMT and the District Financial Management Teams 1. In coordination with Agriculture Extension Specialist, Senior Micro Finance Specialist, Micro Finance Trainer, Financial
DFMTs and Revolving Fund groups, produce training plan for the whole period of the Project with the breakdown to the annual Management Teams of the Project, review Village Development Fund Operation and assess the system and kind of data gathered/
plan which will be part of the Extension component annual work plan and budget plan. collected;
2. Assist CFMT and DFMTs in Revolving Fund groups business plan and Financial Projections (Whole project period and Annual) 2. In coordination with the project Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and Micro finance programme implementation specialist,
3. Conduct training for FMTs in Preparation of Loan proposal, Appraising of loan proposals, Revolving fund management, design/develop/improve the Management Information System for Agriculture Extension and Livelihood Development Activity
Accounting and Book Keeping. for monitoring, evaluation and reporting purposes.
4. To assist the MIS Database specialist in setting up the VDF Data base system including setting up back up manual accounting 3. Develop reports and queries at central level (National Agriculture and Forestry Extension Service NAFES) for monitoring and
system. evaluating the implementation of the project.
5. Monitor the operation of CFMT and DFMTs, performing of RF groups, VDRF operation and giving backstopping to CFMT and 4. Undertake the implementation of Village Development Revolving Funds VDRFs management system in 10 districts of 3 provinces:
DFMTs. Vientiane Province for 6 districts, Xiengkhouang Province for 3 districts and one district in Louang Prabang Province.
6. Assist the Micro finance programme implementation specialist in producing the post project sustainability plan, phase out 5. Train project staff especially the FMT staff on the use of the VDRF management system computer program
strategy. 6. Assist in the establish of VDRF Management System in the national institution at NAFES as central data warehouse
The purpose of this position is to plan and implement project activities together with the ADP Manager
and/or Team Leader. To ensure that project goals and objectives are met in accordance with the project
implementation plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop a yearly project plan of action and budget, in keeping with the project implementation
plan, and in consultation with the Team Leader.
2. Oversee the implementation of planned project activities, including purchase and delivery of
equipment and other approved project inputs.
3. Assist Government counterparts to prepare monthly plans and field reports, check and approve
of the plans and reports, and submit for review by the Team Leader.
4. Coordinate and facilitate project activities with District and Provincial officials.
5. Assist the Project Book keeper to prepare monthly financial reports for the project, and all other
project financial management documents as required by WVL.
6. Monitor ongoing project expenses to ensure that they are within the project budget and in
accordance with World Vision financial policy.
7. Supervise designated field staff. To ensure that they are working according to agreed plans and
taking good care of the project equipment. Report any problems to the District Officials
responsible and to the Team Leader.
8. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff for the team.
9. Demonstrate a commitment to World Vision policies, procedures and principles, and ensure that
project activities are within World Vision guidelines and expectations.
10. Carry out other tasks as requested by organization.
• Educational Qualification: University graduate with advanced degree in a relevant technical area.
• Skills Required:
- Project management knowledge and skills.
- Fluency in Lao and a good working knowledge of English both written and spoken.
- Demonstrated commitment to and skill in encouraging community involvement. Well-developed
organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
- Understand computer hardware and software functions.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Good interpersonal skills. Basic, practical computer skills in word processing and using spreadsheets.
- High standards of personal conduct and respect for the customs and cultures of all people in the work
environment.
- Knowledge of WV reporting and financial procedures highly desirable.
Salary is based on qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to
Human Resources Department, World Vision Lao PDR, Box 312, Vientiane, e-mail:
sokxai_kingvongsa@wv.org and E-mail: wvlaopdr_applicant@yahoo.com
Or Tel: 021 452 100 Fax: 021 452 101. Closing date: June 11, 2012
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We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Lao nationals for the following position.
Phu Bia Mining offers a professional and team-oriented work environment and generous rewards for sound work performance. Site roles work a roster of 20 days on / 8 days off and 14 days on/ 7 days off for
shift work, while Vientiane-based roles usually work 5 days per week with 2 days off. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from both women and men for all our advertised roles.
Interested applicants should send their CV to the email address below by 4 June 2012.
Email: Recruitment-Lao@pbm.panaust.com
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Phu Bia Mining Limited, 7 Floor Capital Tower, 23 Singha Road, Saysetha District, Vientiane Lao PDR
For further information about our company, please visit our web site www.panaust.com.au
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Opinion
HIV-positive women in Argentina
mainly infected by stable partners
Marcela Valente secondary school, and a few on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). she lived with for 11 years, the women living with HIV The report also discusses
had university or other tertiary The chief conclusions are she couldn’t believe she had had suffered physical and/or what happens once a woman
BUENOS AIRES (IPS) -- level education. that 92 percent of women been infected. sexual abuse from a young has found out that she tests
The immense majority of The report to which IPS living with HIV were infected Official statistics suggest age. positive for the AIDS virus.
women diagnosed with HIV had access has not yet been by means of unprotected that up to half of all people “It’s not that they don’t It points to shortcomings in
in Argentina in the last two officially released, but the sexual relations, while 73 living with HIV in this insist on condom use because terms of confidentiality, and
years were infected through preliminary results were percent said they were infected country do not know they are they are crazy,” Gilligan said. in counselling to help women
unprotected sex with their presented on the International within a stable relationship. infected. “The problem is that many deal with the situation.
stable partners, a new report of them cannot negotiate the Some women, for example,
says. issue with their partners, out face “hostile situations” when
“In some cases, they Official statistics suggest that up to of fear of violence, so they they are told they test positive
are couple who have been use other methods of birth for HIV, the report says. It
together for years,” Maria half of all people living with HIV in this control.” also mentions cases in which
Eugenia Gilligan, an activist The study also found that a family member is informed
with the Argentine Network of country do not know they are infected. over 44 percent of the women even before the woman herself,
Women Living with HIV, told had experienced conflict or or in which she is told of her
IPS. “The age range has even tension with their partners at HIV-positive status in front of
expanded, and we are finding some point over the use of others, such as doctors, nurses
more and more women over Day of Action for Women’s The results partly coincide “We almost always see the condoms. or relatives.
60.” Health, celebrated Monday with Health Ministry statistics same thing. The women didn’t Most of the women The personal accounts
This national organisation May 28. which indicate that there are know (their male partners) interviewed said they also show that there are
and the Buenos Aires Network The survey described 130,000 people living with had the virus,” said Gilligan, discovered they were HIV- women who leave the
of People Living with HIV the living conditions of the HIV in this country of 40 who added that violence “is positive by chance: when medical clinic or hospital
jointly surveyed 465 women respondents. For example, it million people, where the one factor that increases the they were pregnant, during a without fully understanding
in that situation around the reported that more than half of main channel of transmission vulnerability of women by routine check-up, or in pre- the results of the test. “They
country for the “Study of them live in crowded homes, is unprotected sex. making them reluctant to surgery tests. Only 10 percent told me it was ‘reactive’, but
Recently Diagnosed Women”. 70 percent have no social “We noted that since 2008 demand the use of condoms, had gone in for testing after I didn’t know if that meant
The women interviewed security coverage, and only there is less public information as a precautionary measure.” finding out that their partners positive or not,” one of the
were all diagnosed since Jan. 46 percent work outside the available and there are more She said a majority of were living with HIV. respondents said.
1, 2009. The aim was to find home. uninformed women. Specific
out in what circumstances
they were infected. Gilligan
The study was carried
out by the Gino Germani
campaigns are needed, and
counselling and advice are Vientiane Times on CD-ROM
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Come and view many kinds of furniture, wonderful home décor items, plants,
flowers and tree saplings. Everything’s waiting for you to choose and buy!
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1. 30/5/2012 Interested parties are invited to attend a seminar titled “Promoting export of wood”
2. 31/5/2012 Contest for best interior décor
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Feature
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Product Groups: The most Austria’s 1955 State Treaty and in
he Lao People’s Democratic View of Salzburg city important product groups for related national law. According to 2011
Republic and the Republic centre at night. export are mechanical engineering estimates by the Vienna Institute of
of Austria have a long and terotechnology, vehicles and Demography, 68 percent of Austrians
relationship. It is almost automotive parts, medical and identify themselves as Roman Catholic.
45 years since the two countries pharmaceutical products, iron, steel The church abstains from political
established diplomatic relations and metal goods and paper and activity. Immigration has increased the
on September 1, 1967. To enhance cardboard. Austrian exports are also proportion of Muslims and Orthodox in
understanding among people from heavily influenced by service exports, Austria. Small Lutheran minorities are
different nations, especially the ASEM with tourism taking first place in this located mainly in Vienna, Carinthia,
partner countries, Vientiane Times is sector. and Burgenland. There are some
running a weekly column to provide Culture: Throughout the world Islamic communities, concentrated in
information relating to the ASEM and Austria is recognised for its rich Vienna and Vorarlberg.
its partner countries. Last week we cultural past and present. This wealth Climate: Austria lies in the centre
presented an overview of Australia. of artistic achievements is represented of Europe and is influenced by both
This time we take a look at the Republic in architectural monuments like the Atlantic and Continental climatic
of Austria. We hope this information the Stephansdom (Saint Stephen`s systems. The moderate continental
will be useful for greater public insight Cathedral), Schönbrunn Palace, climate features four distinct seasons,
into a variety of countries. Hofburg Palace, the "Goldene Dachl" with typical temperature and climate
Location: The Republic of Austria in Innsbruck, Melk Abbey, the characters.
is a landlocked country of 8,032 million "Loos-Haus" or the "Hundertwasser- The east of Austria enjoys a
people (census 2001) in central Europe. European classical music while the Austria has been a member of Haus". An extensive programme continental pannonian climate. There
It is bounded on the north by the Czech works of Franz Schubert enjoy great the European Union since 1995 and of art exhibitions, theatre, concerts, is little rain, summers are hot and
Republic, on the northeast by Slovakia, popularity too. is fully integrated into the common festivals and folklore events complete winters are only moderately cold.
on the east by Hungary, on the south by In the world of philosophy market. GDP (Gross Domestic the cultural offer. World renowned The mountain regions have a rainy
Slovenia, Italy and Switzerland, and on and ideas, Sigmund Freud still Product) per capita is at 34,120 choirs (Vienna Boys` Choir, Arnold- Alpine climate with long winters. The
the west by Liechtenstein, Switzerland provokes controversy while Ludwig euros or around US$42.330 (2010 Schoenberg-Choir) and orchestras other provinces experience varying
and Germany. Austria has an area of Wittgenstein was one of the major nominal), putting Austria under the such as the Vienna Philharmonic, the moderate climates, from the Atlantic
83,855 square kilometres and has been influences in 20th century thinking. top ten within the EU as well as Wiener Symphoniker, the Camerata influence in the west to the continental
a member of the European Union since In fine art, the paintings of Gustav world-wide. Academica Salzburg, the Concentus influence in the south east.
January 1996. Klimt are widely admired. 2010 saw moderate growth for Musicus and the Vienna Art Orchestra Vientiane Times encourages
The capital, Vienna, is home to key Economy: Austria is among the Austrian exports with a rise of 16.7 act as ambassadors for Austria. Culture the embassies of ASEM partner
international organisations, including most stable countries in the world. percent. The value was therefore 109.4 shapes the image of Austria in the countries in Vientiane to participate
the Organisation for Security and Inflation rates are low, the increase in billion euros (US$138 billion) and world. For the purpose of illustrating in this column by sending articles and
Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the national debt has been successfully the export quota (product and service the cultural diversity of Austria an pictures representative of their country
International Atomic Energy Agency reduced and the target of a balanced exports as a percentage of GDP) was active international cultural policy is to Phonekeo@hotmail.com
(IAEA) and Opec, the Organisation of budget is within reach. An array of at 55.3 percent. In comparison to the therefore a vital Austrian interest. Sources: Official website of the
Petroleum Exporting Countries. measures have been implemented previous year imports also increased People: Austrians are relatively Austrian economy abroad (www.
Austria has a very rich cultural to stimulate growth through and are at 113.7 billion euros (US$144 homogeneous; about 90 percent speak advantageaustria.org), BBC website:
heritage. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart liberalisation and privatisation and billion). German as their everyday language. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/
occupies a place of his own as to secure the future through social Trade Partners: The most However, there has been a significant country_profiles/1032215.stm, website
composer of some of the best loved system reforms. important trade partners are Germany, amount of immigration, particularly of the Austrian Foreign Ministry.
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can share ideas and opinions well as support with sourcing
hildren living with their friends. “Many of textbooks for the first and
in rural areas of the children are now more second grades, as they
Xienghone district confident in regard to their currently don’t have enough.
in Xayaboury studies,” Mr Sonphet said. Mr Sonphet said this is
province now have new books The success of the the last year of the project and
to read, in the hope they will programme is evident to all they don’t know if they will
become addicted to learning those who work in education, continue to receive support
rather than becoming involved and they would like to see it for the initiative. “Xienghone
in drugs later in life. expanded across all schools in authorities are worried about
With support from Room the district if they can garner what will happen to the reading
to Read Laos, reading rooms sufficient support. District rooms after Room to Read
have been established at 17 education officials are worried Laos ends their support.”
primary schools across the that the project is due to end In the future, they hope to
district, in an effort to foster this year, and don’t know develop the existing facilities
a culture of reading and instill what that means for the future into green reading rooms,
a thirst for knowledge among of the reading rooms. to be more environmentally
local children. According to Mr Sonphet, friendly and meet the aims of
Mr Sonphet Sivilay, who there are 37 primary schools in Room to Read Laos.
is the deputy head of the the district and they could all Room to Read is a not
Xienghone district Education use some kind of comfortable for profit organisation which
and Sports Office, said the space where children can learn establishes libraries and reading
project to establish reading independently. rooms in poor and disadvantaged
rooms in the district began “We would like to see communities, stocking them
in 2010, with the support of every primary school have a with both local language and
Room to Read Laos. reading room because they English books, aiming to
Over the past two years, have proven very useful for foster colourful, child friendly
Room to Read Laos has both children and teachers environments conducive to self
provided various kinds of alike,” he said, noting the initiated study.
books such as short stories, Boys in Xienghone district enjoy reading the colourful picture books provided by Room to Read Laos. positive change they had seen Xienghone is one of
textbooks, and general among the children who had 11 districts in Xayaboury
educational materials for of books to read, ranging from own studies outside of school with better qualified tutors access to a reading room. province, and is mountainous
17 primary schools in the educational texts to fiction hours, while now things have available to them. Xienghone authorities and impoverished. More than
district. and storybooks, and children reached a point where they This has translated to the have put a proposal to Room 4,000 children attend its 37
Mr Sonphet, who helps like to hang out and socialise don’t have an adequate supply children performing better in to Read Laos to help build under-resourced primary
supervise the reading rooms, in the comfortable reading of books to cater to student class, now that they have a libraries and reading rooms schools at present.
said that since their inception space, especially when it is demand.
they had proved very popular
with local children who
had very little in the way of
raining or the weather outside
is too hot.
Prior to the primary schools
Room to Read has provided
additional training to the
teachers that staff the reading
Simple furniture, humble life
educational material before receiving support from Room rooms, and consequently the Claire Lee
the programme was set up. to Read, very few pupils were children are keener to come
They now have a variety interested in pursuing their and seek advice and support, REPUBLIC OF KOREA
(The Korea Herald, ANN)
-- Renowned Korean artist
Kim Hwan-ki was known
for his attachment to Korea’s
traditional wooden furniture.
An avid collector of the
wooden pieces, he often used
them as the subjects of his
famous paintings. A 1956 piece
features simple wooden shelves
filled with white porcelain jars
of different shapes.
A special exhibition hosted
by the National Folk Museum The inside view of a “sarangbang,” a reception room of a Joseon
of Korea introduces the world aristocratic house. --Photo The National Folk Museum of Korea
of Joseon wooden furniture
and its distinctive charm that book shelves, and a chest of everyday objects, such as plates,
inspired many like Kim. drawers for stationery. One can jars, and “bojagi,” Korea’s
The show, titled “Korean also see here three pieces of traditional textile work.
Furniture: Sensitivity and “byeoru”, Korea’s traditional The third part of the
Lines”, features some 60 pieces inkstone, created by inkstone- exhibition features Korea’s
of wooden furniture, most of maker and intangible cultural intangible cultural heritage
them from the Joseon Dynasty heritage title holder Kim Jin-han title holder and carpenter Park
(1392-1897). All of the pieces and his father and grandfather Myung-bae, and his way of
― ranging from a simple desk ― who all devoted their lives to making traditional chests of
to a chest of drawers ― are from byeoru-making. drawers. Watching a number
the collection of the museum. Almost all of the sarangbang of video clips, one can see how
“We purchased most of the furniture is strikingly simple in Park trims the wood from a pine
pieces featured in this exhibition its lines and design. The pieces tree, the complicated process of
after 2004,” said curator Kim reflect the Confucian values making the chest of drawers,
Hee-soo. and teachings that influenced as well as various tools that he
“The pieces were used by every aspect of Joseon’s uses.
‘yangban,’ or the literati, during aristocrat “seonbi” life ― Stepping into the fourth
the Joseon period.” which emphasized integrity and part of the exhibition, one can
The exhibition is divided frugality. experience how the traditional
into four parts. The first part In the recreation of the furniture and their styles
showcases a recreation of a anbang, the main room, one still influence the carpenters
Joseon household in a traditional will find a Joseon woman’s and designers today. This
hanok, from its “sarangbang”, dressing table, as well as a section features the works
the reception room, to “anbang”, number of hair ornaments they of contemporary furniture
the main room, to the kitchen. used every day. The second designer Ha Ji-hoon, who is
Sarangbang, a room where part of the exhibition explores known for his distinctive use
the male head of the household how the wooden furniture was of traditional techniques mixed
would stay and receive his actually used in the everyday with modernistic touches.
guests and fellow scholars, was lives of Joseon people. Using “The purpose of this
a place of exchange of views on artist Kim Hwan-ki’s painting exhibition, after all, is to show
various matters, including art, of the wooden shelves and how the traditional furniture still
politics and literature. white porcelain jars as an lives on,” said curator Kim.
The exhibition showcases a example, the exhibition shows The exhibition runs until
“standard” sarangbang, which how the pieces created a great July 2 at the National Folk
is filled with stationery-related harmonious beauty when they Museum of Korea in central
furniture ― including a desk, were placed with Joseon’s Seoul.
18 Wednesday May 30, 2012 Vientiane Times
Art & Entertainment
Korean-German pianist breaks cultural barriers Vientiane
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(Korea Herald) -- For
Caroline Fischer, an acclaimed - Vientiane Education Service and Toyota will jointly hold
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mother and a German father, from 8am to 3pm at the Vientiane Education Service. All
being biracial is something parents and their children are welcome.
she feels proud of. - Furniture Fair will be held from May 29 to June 3 at Lao-
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after she gave concerts during Caroline Fischer greets the audience at the Korea Foundation Culture Centre. --Photo Korea Foundation - English Language Church Service every Sunday 10am
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