Hanoi: (KPL) The Lao-Korea Irrigation Development Center, in cooperation with the Department of Irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, has organized a two-month training programme on irrigation dam stability inspection from September to October 2026.
According to Lao News Agency, the programme is part of the Project for Establishing the Management and Inspection System for Irrigation Dam Stability in the Lao PDR. It was chaired by Mr. Khamphachanh Vongsana, Director General of the Department of Irrigation, with technical officials from relevant units in attendance.
Participants are engaged in both theoretical and practical training across disciplines such as civil engineering, geology, and hydrology. The course includes field inspections at the Nam Chim irrigation dam in Phonhong District, Vientiane Province, and Nam Phouk irrigation dam in Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital. Experts from the Korea Rural Community Corporation are leading the training, providing technical instruction and sharing practical experience.
Mr. Khamphachanh emphasized the importance of acquiring new knowledge and practical skills, highlighting the department's limited experience in specialized dam stability inspections.
The training aims to enhance dam safety management, support sustainable operation of irrigation infrastructure, and improve preparedness for risks associated with climate change.