Decree No. 207 on Ethnic Groups. Country/Territory Lao, People's Dem. Rep. Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Cultural heritage Genetic resources Indigenous peoples Poverty Public participation Sustainable use Tourism Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The purpose of this Decree is to promote unity among the nation’s diverse ethnic groups. The Decree provides officials with guidelines for the regulation of ethnic groups. Individuals and all types of organisations, in both the public and private sectors, are encouraged to engage in the affairs of the country’s ethnic groups. The decree states that ethnic groups must be governed using principles that ensure unity and equality. In addition, all ethnic groups should be permitted to practice their special customs and traditions in accordance with the country’s constitution and laws. Full text Lao Website laoofficialgazette.gov.la