... , unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination that left behind the war still causes a big suffering to the people and country. In line with the UN (2002:41) rural development in Laos is severely hampered by UXO contamination. Some 50% of the Lao PDR's land surface, and fifteen of eighteen provinces, are contaminated with UXO. The widespread presence of UXO in many rural areas ... to poverty. In contrast, poverty may also become the independent variable for low human resource development. For example, the case of many poor families in rural areas, a number of parents discourage their children...

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