Continuing of Branch  Development
Expansion of the LRC Vientiane, Bolikhamxay, Oudomxay  and Borkeo Branch in   1997
Expansion of the LRC Houaphanh, Xiengkhouang,  and Luangnamtha  Branch in   1998
Expansion of the LRC Vientiane Capital City  and Phongsaly  Branch in   1999
Expansion of the LRC  Xayaboury  Branch in   2000.
1997-99: There was an improvement of the LRC role and functions  to submit to the government. Then the new  Prime Minister Decree No: 36/PM, dated 21/4/1999,  relating to the reorganizing of the Lao Red Cross was issued. This decree  includes:
– LRC position and role
– LRC duties  and functions
– LRC organization chart
– LRC working procedures