Title of document: policy brief “Boosting the demand for organic products: The role of consumer trust and product availability”_Version 2 Authors: Chitpasong KOUSONSAVATH, Isabelle VAGNERON, Maiyer XIONG Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: Malica Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: a brief overview of Lao Organic policy……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: A brief overview of “Boosting the demand for organic products: The role of consumer trust and product availability”   Read More

Title of document: Sustainable Development goals in Lao PDR - ເປົ້າໝ​າຍ​ການພັດທ​ະນ​າ​ແບບຍືນຍົງ_both Lao & English Authors: MoFA, UN in Laos Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MoFA and UN in Laos Year of publication: Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: 18 goals for Sustainable Development in Lao PDR ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://www.la.one.un.org/images/sdgs/SDGs-booklet_FINAL-spread.pdf Summary: This booklet talks about 18 global goals for Sustainable Development in Lao PDR (SDGs)   Read More

Title of document: Laos - CLEAR “Consolidated Livelihood Exercise for Analyzing Resilience” Authors: MONRE and WFP Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MONRE, WFP and SWEDEN Year of publication: 2016 Geographic focus: Lao PDR Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Livelihood zones; Resilience profile; Access to land; Livelihood diversity……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This special report is published jointly by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the World Food Programme with technical support from the USAID’s Mekong Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change (Mekong ARCC) project, as well as inputs from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Ministry of Planning and Investments, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, the United Nations Development Programme, the Food and Agriculture Organisation, the NGO Disaster Risk Reduction and Management consortium (Oxfam, CARE, World Vision, the French Red Cross) and Decide Info. The report examines climate impacts on livelihoods and is intended to be used as a tool to identify adaptation options for the most vulnerable livelihoods.   Read More

Title of document: Simulation game for participatory climate vulnerability and capacity analysis Authors: CISDOMA Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: ALiSEA/ACTEA and CISDOMA Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example:……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): http://cisdoma.org.vn/en/enhancing-farmers-analytical-and-decision-making-capacity-through-application-of-simulation-games Summary: Poster for Enhancing farmers’ analytical and decision making capacity through application of simulation games   Read More

Title of document: Potato Water Management Authors: Agricultural Irrigation Office of Department of Agricultural Engineering Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAFF Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Climate requirement; Seasonal water requirements; Soil requirements; Irrigation management; Potato growth and irrigation scheduling……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Dissemination Workshop on the Potato Varieties Testing for the Production in Cambodia, 29 March 2018   Read More

Title of document: Potato Varieties Testing for Production in Cambodia Authors: Mr. VAR Sophal Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: MAFF, RUA, PREC, GIZ Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Introduction; Objective; Methods; Result; Lesson Learnt……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Dissemination Workshop on the Potato Varieties Testing for the Production in Cambodia, 29 March 2018   Read More

Title of document: Potentials for a Potato Sector in Cambodia Authors: Claudius Bredehöft Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: GIZ Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Nutritional Value; Economic Analysis; Challenges for the potato supply chain to overcome; Opportunities……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Dissemination Workshop on the Potato Varieties Testing for the Production in Cambodia, 29 March 2018   Read More

Title of document: EUROPLANT: Pflanzenzucht GmbH Authors: Kamal Smid Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: EUROPLANT Year of publication: 2018 Geographic focus: Cambodia Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Europlant company structure; Potato market in South East Asia; Europlant varieties for Cambodia; Cultivation of potatoes ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: This presentation for Dissemination Workshop on the Potato Varieties Testing for the Production in Cambodia, 29 March 2018   Read More

Title of document: Vietnam Retail Foods Authors: Gerald Smith and Kiet Vo Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: USDA/FAS Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Market Summary; Road map for market entry; Competition; Best Product Prospects ……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: Vietnam's food retail sector is dominated by small traditional traders, but modern retail channels are expanding in response to growing consumer demand.  Overall economic growth, including a sizable young population, rapid urbanization and concerns about hygiene and food safety are driving changes in consumption patterns.   Read More

Title of document: Vietnam Food Safety Risks Management “Challenges and Opportunities” Authors: WB Group Journal’s name if any: Ministry/Government Agency/Organisation: WB Group Year of publication: 2017 Geographic focus: Vietnam Main issues / topics addressed (for example: Institutional setup and capacity for food safety management; Key pork and vegetable value chains in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City; Food safety hazards, risk and health impact……) School of agroecology (if any): Web address to original document (if any): Summary: In Vietnam, food safety is of great and increasing importance to consumers and policymakers alike. The Government of Vietnam requested the World Bank and other development partners for assistance in assessing food safety risks and in providing policy recommendations on how to improve food safety risk management. To this end, a series of activities, including a literature review, field visits, round-table discussions and interviews with experts and consultations were held between January and July 2016. While food safety was broadly addressed, the emphasis of this review was on domestic urban markets with a special focus on pork and leafy vegetable value chains supplying Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City. This report presents the key findings to help identify priorities and practical solutions to address food safety.   Read More