Study wrote by Daniel Carter and Bounhom Heuangsavath that deals with the modernization of the cadastral survey in Lao PDR. National Geographic Department and Department of Land undertake a joint initiative to digitalize the cadastral system in Lao PDR in order to meet requirements for Land management (use of spatial datas, creation of management infrastructures). The study also underlines the issues met in moving from an ancient to a new cadastral system.