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Status of Community Based Forest Management in Lao PDR
Title of document: Status of Community Based Forest Management in Lao PDR Authors: Khamphay Manivong and Phouthone Sophathilath Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: RECOFTC; NAFRI Year of publication: 2007 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Agro-forestry Community involvement in forest management was (first) introduced in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) in 1989 when the First National Forestry Conference declared the new forest policy direction toward sustainable forest management. In this policy the government officially recognized the importance of local people’s participation in forest management. To ensure the new forest policy’s direction, the Government developed a Tropical Forestry Action Plan (TFAP) in 1990 and officially adopted it one year later. It was the first forest development program that advocated people’s participation in forest management (DOF, 2000). Another important policy instrument that shaped community based natural resource management in the 1990s was the Land Use Planning and Land Allocation Policy, which recognized the rights of local people to use and manage natural resources. It also encouraged local people’s participation in the management planning and protection of the forest. Since then a number of community based forest management (CBFM) models have been developed, tested and applied under different forest and socio-economic conditions in the country. However, whilst various lessons and experiences have been gained from these different models, these experiences have not always been widely documented, exchanged and coordinated. Read MoreGRET2015 7 downloads
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KNOWLEDGE CAPITALIZATION ON THE CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND IN SAYABOURY PROVINCE (2008-2014)
Title of document: KNOWLEDGE CAPITALIZATION ON THE CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND IN SAYABOURY PROVINCE (2008-2014) Author: Guillaume Lestrelin Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Cirad; DALaM; AFD; European Union Year of publication: 2015 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Conservation Agriculture Between 2001 and 2009, the four districts of Boten, Kenthao, Paklay and Thongmixay in southern Sayaboury Province have been targeted by two AFD-funded projects dealing with research and extension of Conservation Agriculture (CA), namely the “Programme National Agro-Ecologie” (PRONAE) and the “Programme de Capitalisation en Appui à la Politique de Développement Rural - Point d'Application du Sud de la province de Sayaboury” (PCADR-PASS). PRONAE was essentially focused on technical research and experimentation on Conservation Agriculture in a few localities while PCADR-PASS was engaged in the dissemination of the research results among farmers of the four districts. In 2008, PCADR-PASS had set up CA farmer groups in 44 villages, involving about 1100 households and 1500 ha of land cultivated with direct seeding mulch-based cropping systems. Read MoreGRET2015 4 downloads
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SRI in Laos
Title of document: SRI in Laos Author: Kazuyuki SHIMAZAKI (Translation from Japanese book Rice Farming Revolution by SRI published by J-SRI in Sept. 2011) Year of publication: 2011 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: System of Rice Intensification The first organization to introduce SRI into Laos was Oxfam Australia, a non-governmental organization (NGO), which conducted the first SRI trials during the rainy season of 2001. The Lao National Agriculture Research Center (NARC), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), however, conducted its own trials during the dry season of 2001/02 and the rainy season 2002 and concluded that “the likelihood of disseminating SRI throughout Laos is extremely slim.” As a result of this verdict, the spread of SRI within Laos was, thereafter, limited to a very small amount of progress attributable to the support of several international NGOs. Read MoreGRET2015 4 downloads
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Laos Vegetable Forum 2017: Fostering a safe and sustainable vegetable sector
Title of document: Presentations from the Laos Vegetable Forum 2017: Fostering a safe and sustainable vegetable sector Authors: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: CRS, KEI, NAFRI, ACIAR Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Summary: In the Lao PDR, vegetable production provides around 80% of domestic demand, mostly produced by smallholder farmers. Throughout the country, there are large differences in consumption between provinces. Challenges to vegetable production include suboptimal yields, poor competitiveness, high postharvest losses, product that does not conform to quality and safety demands of consumers, limited technical capacity and difficulties in meeting market demand during some periods of the year. Additionally, the recent establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community has implications for cross-border trade regulations. Thus there are many opportunities for both producers and the private sector to benefit from improved connections and sustainability. The vegetable sector offers smallholder farmers an option to diversify their production systems and market opportunities, improve household nutrition and increase incomes for farmers and traders. Importantly, it also offers women a source of income, and can help improve household food security. As the sector develops, opportunities for market engagement, input supply and agro-processing will increase. These challenges and opportunities can be addressed in many different ways, and with a range of stakeholders. In Laos, there are public, private and development partners working to improve the productivity and profitability of the vegetable sector. Bringing these stakeholders together at a forum is a way to understand the current situation in Laos and create potential networks to foster sustainability in the sector. The Lao Vegetable Forum has been organized on 26th October, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Vientiane. The forum had several objectives, including to: - Highlight the latest research and development activities; - Forge networks between public, NGO and private sector professionals throughout the region working in this area for communication and collaboration; - Provide an opportunity to learn about developments in the region; and - Facilitate the exchange of ideas on sector development. In the first forum, the theme was ‘Fostering a safe and sustainable vegetable sector’. It started with an overview of the current status of the Lao Vegetable Sector. The main sessions focused on introducing different kinds of standards, and then options and examples of smallholder organisation and market arrangements. A final panel discussion was held to highlight the experiences of different kinds of stakeholders within the vegetable sector. Key themes that arised from the presentations and discussions will be synthesised and addressed in subsequent forums. Read MorePierre Ferrand 21 downloads
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XAO BAN: Starting the agro-ecological transition among Hmong farmers in NongHet, XiengKhouang Province
Title of document: XAO BAN: Starting the agro-ecological transition among Hmong farmers in NongHet, XiengKhouang Province Authors: Laut Lee and Nongnut Foppes Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Xao Ban Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Laos Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introducing ourselves; Introducing the XaoBan Group; The farmers: Hmong in Nonghet, Xiengkhouang……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for a brief overview XAO BAN: Starting the agro-ecological transition among Hmong farmers in NongHet, XiengKhouang Province for Thematic Workshop “Bringing Agroecology to the Market: Innovative Market Approaches and Institutional Settings to accompany the agroecological transition”, 9th February 2018, Vientiane, Lao PDR Read MoreALiSEA teams 30 downloads
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Saffron coffee
Title of document: Saffron coffee Authors: Derek Smith Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: saffron coffee 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 Agroecology Futures Regional Forum, November 6-8, 2018, Siem Reap, Cambodia Read MoreALiSEA teams 14 downloads
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Exploration of teak agroforestry systems in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
Title of document: Exploration of teak agroforestry systems in Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Prepared by: Dr Mark Dieters, The University of Queensland Co-authors/contributors/collaborators: Mr Somphanh Sakanphet, Upland Research Center; Mr Houmchitsavath Sodarak, Upland Research Center; Mr Sianouvong Savathvong, Souphanouvong University; Dr Outhai Soukkhy, Northern Agric.& Forestry College; Mr Bounkieng Souliyasak, Northern Agric. & Forestry College; Mrs Khonpanh Kanyavong, Agriculture Research Center; Dr Jonathan Newby, The University of Queensland. Approved by: Mr Tony Bartlett, Research Program Manager for Forestry, ACIAR Year of publication: 2014 Geographic focus: Laos School of agroecology: Agro-forestry The accumulated smallholder teak woodlots in Luang Prabang comprise a significant forest resource, comprising 60% of the approx. 25,000 ha of teak plantation in this region of northern Laos. FST/2004/057 commenced in 2008 to investigate improvements of the silivicultural management of these woodlots, and was granted a one-year extension from 2012-2013. The work conducted under the small research activity described in this report was undertaken over a 15 month period in Luang Prabang province, ending in June 2013, to support the transition between an existing ACIAR project (FST/2004/057) and a new project (FST/2012/041) with a much stronger focus on teak-based agroforestry systems. Read MoreGRET2015 5 downloads
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Lao National Organic Agriculture Forum - Overview 2012
Title of document: Lao National Organic Agriculture Forum - Overview 2012 Year of publication: 2012 Geographic focus: Lao PDR School of agroecology: Organic Agriculture Organisations: SDC/TPPD/UNCTAD “Organic Agriculture in Lao PDR: Overview”- 10 December 2012, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR Read MoreGRET2015 5 downloads
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Lao Agro-Biodiversity Platform
Title of document: Lao Agro-Biodiversity Platform Authors: Pha Khao Lao Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Pha Khao Lao Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Challenges and opportunities; Next steps; Demonstration and Launching…) 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 MoreALiSEA teams 8 downloads
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Case study on Bamboo marketing in Lao PDR
Title of document: Case study on Bamboo marketing in Lao PDR Authors: Latsamy Boupha, Phongxiong Wanneng, Bouakhet Sayasouk, and Bouavieng Souphanthong Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ICRAF/NUOL Year of publication: 2006 Geographic focus: Laos Url original document: https://www.google.la/?gws_rd=cr&ei=oAE0WN6UDMfsvATvrKewDw#q=Case+study+on+Bamboo+marketing+in+Lao+PDR Summary: Bamboo is non timber forest product, which can found in the tropical and sub-tropical zones. It is fast growing and easy regeneration species. Bamboo is a desirable plant for sustainable management; it has important direct and indirect economic and environmental benefits such as providing shoot for food, culms for housing, furniture, handicraft products and soil and water conservation. Bamboo can play an important role in the reduction of wood consumption, environmental and forest protection, poverty alleviation and sustainable development of rural economy. Read MoreGRET2015 9 downloads