Thanouxay VOLAVONG

Research Interest:

• Education Development and Economics Growth, Education Quality and Productivity Growth, Primary Education, Human Capital Development, Education Investment and Policy Reforms, Determinants of Educational Inequality between Urban and Rural Areas, The Role of International Aid in Financing Education Development, Mismatch Between Education and Employment, Education Policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (Expected: Oct. 2028)
• Master of international Economics certificate with Honor, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos (Aug. 2012)
• Bachelors of General Economics, the Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos (Jul. 2005)

Experiences:

• Teaching Statistics for Commerce and Investment (Bachelor’s program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos, (Sep.2005 to present)
• Teaching Principle of Economics (Bachelor’s program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos, (Sep.2005 to present)
• Teaching Microeconomics (Bachelor’s international program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos, (Sep.2005 to present)
• Teaching Macroeconomics (Bachelor’s program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos, (Sep.2005 to present)
• Teaching Econometric (Master and Bachelor’s program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos, (Sep.2010 to present)
• Teaching E-commerce (Master and Bachelor’s program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos, (Sep.2011 to present)
• Teaching Research Methodology (Master’s program) at Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos (Sep.2015 to present)
• Joined Staff exchange 12 months visit in Estonia European Union under project IKID period: 12 Feb 17-10 Feb 18
• Selected as the National Expert for Laos by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the research project “Assessing the Needs of APO Member Countries” (June 14, 2024 – December 31, 2024).
• Selected as the National Expert for Laos by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the research project “Research on Building a Culture of Productivity and Innovation in the Public Sector in APO Member Economies” (Aug 06, 2025 – December 31, 2025).

Publications:

• Volavong, T. (2012). Factors affecting export and import trade partners (Mekong Institute Research Working Paper Series No. 5/2012).
• Volavong, T. (2021). Analyze the factors determining the room’s price by hedonic pricing model: Case study of Vientiane Capital. Lao Journal of Economics and Business Management, 1(1), 25–37. Research Division, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos. ISSN 2790-5705.
• Volavong, T. (2024). Factors influencing women’s decision to start online selling: Case study of Vientiane. Lao Journal of Economics and Business Management, 1(1), 63–73. Research Division, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos. ISSN 2790-5705.
• Kyophilavong, P. ., Pommavong, P. ., Chanthasense, . S. ., Manivong, K. ., Phengsavanh, S. ., Xangsayasane, S. ., & Volavong, T. . (2020). Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) Hypothesis in Lao PDR: The Role of Globalization and Financial Development. International Journal of Multidisciplinary in Management and Tourism, 4(1), 11–27. https://doi.org/10.14456/10.14456/ijmmt.2021.1.
• Chanthanasinh, V., Khamvilavanh, K., & Volavong, T. (2022). Study on the survival rate of enterprises managed in Vientiane Capital. Lao Journal of Economics and Business Management, 1(1), 75–86. Research Division, Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos. ISSN 2790-5705.
• Kyophilavong, P., Lassachack, X., & Volavong, T. (2016). Do cash transfers help the poor during trade liberalization? Evidence from Laos. International Area Studies Review, 19(4), 355-371. https://doi.org/10.1177/2233865916675215
• Kyophilavong, P., Soukchalern, P., Volavong, T., & Vongsavanthong, V. (2023). Pathways to net-zero emissions for Laos (ASEAN Green Future Project Phase 2.1 Report). UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. https://files.unsdsn.org/AGF%20Laos%203rd%20Draft%20complete.pdf

Textbook:

• Soukavong, B., Vanhnalat, B., & Lasachak, X., Volavong, T., (2021). Statistics for commerce and investment. Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos.
• Volavong, T., Lasachak, X., & Phonasa, S. (2022). E-commerce. Faculty of Economics and Business Management, National University of Laos.

Academic Associations:

• N/A

Academic Conference Presentation:

• N/A

Language/ Skills:

• Lao (Native), English (Fluent) and Thai (Fluent), Japanese (Fair)
• STATA, SPSS, EViews, R-Program
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Pr, Ps, Ae
• Canva, google form, sheet, doc.

Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar:

My name is Thanouxay Volavong, I am very proud to be a member of the Professor Ogawa Seminar. This seminar provides an excellent opportunity to deepen academic knowledge and research skills under the guidance of Professor Ogawa, focusing on education, development, and economic policy.

The Professor Ogawa Seminar is not only about learning but also about sharing. Members actively exchange their ideas and experiences through presentations and discussions, creating a friendly and supportive academic environment. Learning from senior doctoral colleagues helps improve research ability and confidence. I highly encourage those who wish to grow academically and professionally to join this seminar and be part of our collaborative learning community.