Title of document: Regional Vegetable Forum Handbook 2018 Authors: ACIAR Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GRET/ALiSEA, LWD, WVI-C, DCA, Banteay Srei, Cambodian Horticulture Quality (CHQ of Plant and Food Research PFR) New Zealand, Oxfam, Caritas Cambodia, World Renew, and Anakot Kumar (AK) Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia and Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This handbook has been compiled to capture information about the kinds of projects being undertaken, and the information that is both being produced and sought by people working in the vegetable sector.   Read More

Title of document: Development of Multi-stakeholders and Sustainable Bamboo & Rattan value chains in Lao PDR Authors: GRET Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GRET Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The presentation for Regional experience sharing workshop “Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) to promote agroecology in the Mekong Region” 1st to 3rd October 2018, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR.   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

Case study's fact sheet: Phommalok Farm Civil society organizations: Farmer organization In practice since: Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Integrated Farming >>> See on map   Read More

Title of document: Abstract book: National Research for Development Forum on Pathway foe Sustainable Development in Lao PDR Authors/editor: NAFRI, NUoL, NERI Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: NAFRI, NUoL, NERI Year of publication: 2014 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example:…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://research-forum-la.blogspot.com/p/17-18-2014.html Summary:   Read More

Title of document: The Lao Uplands Sourcebook, Improving livelihoods in the Uplands of Lao PDR, Vol 2, Lao Authors: Bandith Ramangkoun, Michael Victor Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: NAFRI, NAFES, NUoL Year of publication: 2004 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Summary: The Lao Uplands Sourcebook was developed in order to provide field level extension workers, educators and students better access to the wealth of information and experiences in Uplands resource management in Lao PDR. The sourcebook includes 68 articles of best practices, lessons learned, and experiences gained by those working in the uplands. It is intended to provide field workers (provincial and district level staff ) with practical, easy to understand ways to solve problems facing upland development. The compilation can serve as a rich source of ideas and reference materials for trainers. It might also be useful to educators, policy makers, local officials and administrators. While the articles within the sourcebook can be further adapted to create community-based materials, the sourcebook as such is not meant for direct use with farmers or community groups.   Read More

Title of document: Factors Influencing Success and Non-success in Organic Leaf-Vegetable Farming: Case study of Non Tea village, Xaythani District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Author: Saythong Vilayvong and Suchint Simaraks Year of publication: 2010 Geographic focus: Lao PDR School of agroecology: Organic agriculture Organisation: Faculty of Agriculture, National University of Laos Summary of the document: This study describes the organic farming systems and identify why some farmers success while others are none-success of organic vegetable farming in None tae village, Xaythani district, Vientiane Capital, Laos.   Read More

Title of document: Feedbacks from the field “A Simulation Game for Agroecology Transition in Uplands, LAO PDR” Authors: Dr. Jean Christophe, Robin Collombet, Soulikone, Sisavath, Khammeun Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, AFICAS Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Agroecology transition issues  in Uplands, Lao PRD; EFICAS Project’s Game; Conclusion……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Using simulation games for agroecology issues in South-Eastern Asia, Vientiane, February 7-8, 2018, Lao PDR   Read More

Authors: Mr Savanh Hanphome; Dr Palikon Thalongsengchan; Dr Siviengkhek Phommalat Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Examples on the Evolution of Specific NUS that became Important Commercial Crops:  Quinoa; Neglected and underutilized crops species (NUS) in Laos) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for Sub Sector Working Group Meeting on Agrobiodiversity, 16 August 2018, Vientiane, Lao PDR   Read More

Title of document: Briefing Note “Adding values to agriculture: A vision & roadmap for sustainable development in the Lao Uplands” Authors: Jean-Christophe Castella, Khamsone Sysanhouth, Thatheva Saphangthong, Michael Victor, Micah Ingalls, Pascal Lienhard, Andrew Bartlett, Sengphachanh Sonethavixay, Souvanthong Namvong, Isabelle Vagneron, Pierre Ferrand Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAF, FAO, NUoL, SU, CIRAD, HELVETAS, IRD, GIZ, GRET, UE, AFD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: This document is part of the knowledge products from the Lao Uplands Initiative (LUI) that was initiated between November 2017 and June 2018. The LUI had 3 folded objectives: 1/ Take stock of knowledge about green growth in the Lao Uplands: opportunities and challenges; 2/ Develop a common vision for the future that would feed policy processes (new policy department of MAF); 3/ Provide guidance to strategic planning of different institutions at MAF including new department on policies and other ministries……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: These documents include: Briefing Note “Adding values to agriculture: A vision & roadmap for sustainable development in the Lao Uplands” and Posters   Read More