Decree No. 207 on Ethnic Groups. Pays/Territoire Lao, Rép. dém. populaire Type du document Règlement Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Patrimoine culturel Ressources génétiques Peuples autochtones Pauvreté Participation du public Utilisation durable Tourisme Savoir traditionnel/savoir autochtones Aire géographique Asie, Asie et Pacifique, Nations en développement sans littoral, Pays les moins avances, Asie du Sud-Est Résumé 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. Texte intégral Lao Site web laoofficialgazette.gov.la