The vision of the Center for Lao Studies is to be an institution that leads and excels in the pursuit of knowledge in the field of Lao Studies.

The mission of the Center for Lao Studies is to advance knowledge and engagement in the field of Lao Studies through research, education and information sharing.

Founded in 2006 as an outcome of the First International Conference on Lao Studies, the Center for Lao Studies, with a 501(c)(3) non-profit status, has established itself as a resource center for both the general public as well as those of Lao heritage, and serves as a liaison to cultural and community organizations, universities, and academic institutions.

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