A lot of Lao students in Japan do not go back home and find a job after their graduation, but Lao students in Australia have to go back home and work in their country at least 2 years before they can come back to work in Australia.
A colleague of mine studied in Australia on an Ausaid scholarship. Like other students on Ausaid scholarships the must not return to Australia for two years after they have finished studying in Australia. It is not a bad idea to return the students home so that they will apply their new skills to their home country. On the individual student level it does seem harsh as they probably cannot see their new found Australia friends for at least two years. I think the Australian government likes it when the graduands go back home to work for the government. In Laos this would mean accepting $30 US per month, when in Australia they probably had a job that would pay that in one, 3-4 hour shift. The other alternative is working for an international NGO which probably pay several times more than the government. I suppose the government would look upon this as ok because at least the country would benefit. If the person went to work overseas then the Australian government would not be so happy but you couldn't blame them for doing so!
a lot of student would like to work in Laos and get a proper job in their hometown, but as anyone know, working for gov is very small opportunity, because a lot of possition in the gov department has already occupied ..Laos dont have a big enterprises which can pay hight salary -- so, a lot of student in japan or australia would rather stay aboard than come to kick the dust in Laos---
I think it depends on what kind of scholarship you received and a contact you signed with the Ministry of Education before going to study abroad.
I am sure all students make a pledge and agree with terms and conditions in order to receive a scholarship. However, some are not willing to return home after graduation as promised.
All scholarship gratduates should return home and contribute their gained knowledge to the national development either working in the public or private sector.
I think your stupid, thinking just like a commie...people w/ education or no education should be able to think for themselves. if they want to stay and make more money to support their families/themself then let them be. if they decided to go home and put the knowledge to help Lao society that's a plus. They shouldn't be labeled traitors or paitikhan. no matter what, improving lao starts not just w/ these people w/ business,engineer,agriculture, etc...education, but w/ the political movement itself.
you should go back home stupid students , remember you were born and raise in communist regime you should listen and obey your leader ( uncle kaison ) and grandpa ( Ho ) laos needs more develop, how your leader teach you? huh!!!you want to be betrayer???? becareful your leader might put you in education camp.
