The National Assembly and the Government of Lao PDR presented the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, Representative, Dr. Esther Muia, an award for the organization's outstanding work in the field of development.

The award was presented on Monday October 29, during the opening ceremony of the Parliamentary Conference on Millennium Development Goals held in Champassak Province, Lao PDR. The award recognizes UNFPA's exceptional work towards the achievement of MDGs, specifically MDG5 which focuses on improving maternal health in Lao PDR.