Title of document: Proceedings National Thematic Workshop “What performance indicators for assessing agroecology impacts?” Authors: Pierre Ferrand and Dr. Saythong Vilayvong Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AFD, GRET/ALiSEA Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: introduction; setting the stage; case studies & group work; way forwards and timeframe ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Proceedings National Thematic Workshop, 29th November 2016, at LANITH, Vientiane, Laos. This 1st thematic workshop was instrumental in initiating a collective and multi stakeholder reflection regarding ways to measure success. It was the first of its kind and it is expected that others will follow to furthering the discussion, sharing findings of preliminary pilot testing, experiences and best practices and ultimately promote agroecology transition in the Mekong region. It brought together 30 participants from Research and Universities (about 60%) and National and International NGOs / CSOs’ (about 40 %) actively working on sustainable agriculture sector in Laos.   Read More

Title of document: Measuring climate resilience: an example of indicators system in the framework of the NU-PCR project Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CCL, CARE, EU Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Overview of CCL’s actions in Gnot Ou district; Rationale of NU-PCR Project; Concept of Resilience; NU-PCR project dimensions on resilience ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for measuring climate resilience: an example of indicators system in the framework of the NU-PCR project in Ngot Ou District, Phongsaly Province, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: Farm to Systems-Where is Our Measuring Tap? Authors: Dr. Saythong Vilayvong Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GRET/ALiSEA, AFD Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: India, Nepal & Bangladesh Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Background; Challenge of measurement; What do we need to measure……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation is adapted from the LEISA India, 2016   Read More

Title of document: We are EFICAS! What performance indicators for assessing agroecology impacts? Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Cirad, DALaM, MAF, EU, AFD Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Changes in landscapes and livelihoods; Measuring empowerment……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for ALiSEA National Thematic Workshop, Vientiane, 29 November 2016, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: Case study maize/rice bean intercropping, Kham district, Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR Authors: Cirad, Eficas team Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Cirad, Eficas Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Current cropping system & problems; Agroecological cropping system:  Maize + rice bean intercropping; How to assess agroecological performances of this system?……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for Current cropping system & problems of Maize/Rice Bean intercropping, Case study in Kham district, Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: The use of indicators to assess the sustainability of farming systems Definition & challenges Authors: Juliette LAIREZ Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CIRAD Year of publication: Geographic focus: General Main issues / topics addressed (for example: What is an indicator?; Different types of indicators; Challenges of the assessment……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for ALiSEA thematic workshop 29/11/2016, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: Agroforestry Coffee Authors: RURAS Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: RURAS Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Production and markets; Local strategy……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for a brief overview of RURAS “Agroforestry Coffee” in Xiengkhouang Province, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: Forestry and Agro-Ecology in Lao rural Uplands (FORAE), Viengkham District, Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAF, AGRISUD International, ETC Terra, SAEDA, SPF, WFP, ENSEMBLE Fondation, AFC Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Indicators are multi-sectoral…; Focus on…Environmental indicators; In brief, to summarize………) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for ALiSEA National Thematic workshop “What performance indicators for assessing agroecology impacts”, the 29th of November 2016   Read More

Title of document: Case of SAEDA Experience on SRS (Sustainable Rice System) - Adapted between SRI and Conventional) Authors: Thongdam PHONGPHICHITH Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: SAEDA Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Why we adapted?, Organic SRS Principles……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for Thematic Workshop on Agro-ecology performance indicators, on 29 November 2016, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.   Read More

  Title of document: Developing Standard and Organic Agriculture Certified in Lao PDR “ການພັດທະນາມາດຕະຖານ ແລະ ການຢັ້ງຢືນ ກະສິກໍາສະອາດຢູ່ ສປປລາວ” _Version Lao Authors: Thavisith BOUNYASOUK Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Lao Organic Certified, LAO GAP Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Why we need GAP?, problem/challenge and Planning in the future……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for Developing Standard and Organic Agriculture Certified in Lao PDR.   Read More