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Title of document: EFICAS Know-How Series “Community-based Agricultural Development Planning (CADP)” Authors/editor: Jean-Christophe Castella, Pascal Lienhard, Hoa Tran Quoc, Chanthasone Khamxaykhay, Sisavath Phimmasone, Soulikone Chaivanhna, Chanthavone Phonekhampeng Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: EFICAS Year of publication: 2020 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues/ topics addressed (for example AGROECOLOGICAL INNOVATION FARMERS OWN EXPERIMENTS ENGAGE …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: An emphasis was given over the past decade to participatory land-use planning (PLUP), with strong policy support, development of methods and tools. Land-use planning has gradually improved with increased farming communities' participation and ownership of the planning process, and improved techniques for data collection and mapping. Initial participatory diagnostic usually includes an inventory and prioritization of village problems, a description of village history and demography, the identification of farming practices, of constraints to local development, as well as technical and organizational levers to improve systems performance. Unfortunately, the PLUP process usually ends with a PLUP report and map set at the entrance of the village, whereas it should be the starting point towards the effective implementation of the plan. Land use planning is not only about supporting the initial diagnosis but also about supporting the implementation of a collectively-agreed territorial plan, which still remains a challenge. Over the past 5 years, the Eco-Friendly Intensification and Climate-resilient Agricultural Systems (EFICAS) project have been working on how to translate these PLUP into action plans and notably into Community-based Agricultural Development Plans (CADPs). A CADP is an action plan: 1) that engages the whole village over several years, 2) that is negotiated and implemented by the village community and district extension agents together, 3) that (hopefully) receives the support of multiple partners/projects for implementation, and 4) that provide clear indicators to monitoring implementation and impacts. This is an adaptive learning process in which the planning, implementation, and monitoring activities are highly inter-related. This manual aims to provide field practitioners with basic information and tips on how to plan, implement, and monitor a CADP. Read More

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Title of document: Documenting local tree knowledge and developing a decision-support tool to improve resilience of agroforestry systems in mountainous areas of Laos and Vietnam (AFS-Tool Kit) Authors: Mai Phuong Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai, Mathilde Lépine, Yannick LAMEZEC, Philippe Vaast Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, ICRAF, NOMAFSI, CPC, CIRAD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Vietnam and Laos Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project Read More

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Title of document: Strengthening Poa Technical Service Center (TSC) in Laos Authors: Somchay Chanthavong, Bounma Leudphanane, Yialao Vangkee, Thisadee Choulamountry, Pascal Lienhard, Hoà Tran Quoc, Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, CANSEA, CIRAD, DALaM , PAFO XKG Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Objectives of the Action; Context of the Action; Location and description of the Action…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This document presents the main findings of a Small R&D Grant awarded by CANSEA in the framework of the ACTAE project Read More

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Title of document: AliSEA Annual General Meeting “Towards an Agroecology Transition”: Green Community Development Association (GCDA) Authors: GCDA Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: AFC, GRET, ALiSEA, GCDA Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: The organization – Green Community Development Association, Objectives and Activities……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for Introduction “Green Community Development Association (GCDA)”, at Alisea Annual General Meeting “Towards an Agroecology Transition”, 24th – 25th of July 2017, Vientiane Capital, Laos Read More

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Title of document: Soybean cropping systems in South East Asia: Assessment of rhizobial inoculant quality and effect of management practices on the associated soil microbial populations (INOCSOJ project) Authors: Dr Didier Lesueur, Dr Laetitia Herrmann, Dr Pascal Lienhard, Dr Florent Tivet Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia, Laos and SEA Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Assessing the impact of cropping systems and agricultural practices on the soil bacterial and fungal communities in Cambodia; Assessment of rhizobial inoculant quality in South East Asia; Effect of rhizobial inoculation on the native rhizobial and mycorrhizal community associated to soybean in Lao…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Final narrative report ACTAE Small Grant Facility INOCSOJ Project Read More
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Case study's fact sheet: Nathong Farm Civil society organizations: Farmer organization In practice since: 2017 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture >>> See on map Read More
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Case study's fact sheet: Bounhome farm Civil society organizations: farmer In practice since: 2014 Geographic focus: Lao PDR School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture >>> See on map Read More

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Title of document: Harvesting the fodder seeds (Lao language) Authors/editor: Agrisud International Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organization: Agrisud International, SNV, SDC Year of publication: 2020 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues/ topics addressed (for example: …) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: The first series of Master-Farmers booklets published on ALiSEA is to support the establishment and management of improved pastures for big livestock. Read More

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Title of document: Food Technology Project « Secure water to secure food and nutrition» Cambodia & Laos March 2012 – February 2015 Authors: Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: EU, IRD, Lao Red Cross, Cambodia Red Cross, French Red Cross Year of publication: Geographic focus: Cambodia and Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: about French Red Cross; about Food Technology Project; Main Project objectives and activities……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Presentation for a brief overview of the project “Food Technology Project « Secure water to secure food and nutrition» Cambodia & Laos March 2012 – February 2015” Read More

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Title of document: Strengthening Poa Technical Service Center in Laos Authors: Somchay Chanthavong, Bounma Leudphanane, Yialao Vangkee, Thisadee Choulamountry, Pascal Lienhard, Hoà Tran Quoc Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ACTAE, MAF, CIRAD Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Background of the intervention; Main activities implemented; Lessons learnt from the project…) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Final narrative report ACTAE Small Grant Facility Poa TSC Read More