Contents: - Export dynamics and diversification in the Lao PDR: An analysis of the product space Richard Record and Konesawang Nghardsaysone - FDI and the Investment Climate in Lao PDR Phanhpakit Onphanhdala and Terukazu Suruga - Effects of Trade Policy Reforms on economic growth: The case of the Lao P.D.R Latthana Douangboupha - The Impact of Laos? Accession to the World Trade Organization Phouphet Kyophilavong and Jong-Hwan Ko - Sustainable Development of Fairtrade Coffee in Laos Bounthavivanh Mixap