By Nguyễn Thị Trang – PHANO On November 20, 2024, in Hanoi, the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development (IPSARD), and CIRAD Vietnam organized a workshop titled “Advancing Agroecology for Transforming Sustainable Food Systems in Vietnam” under the framework of the ASSET project. The event welcomed 53 participants, including representatives by […]
By Doan Thu Thuy, CISDOMA The Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA) organized a webinar titled “Promoting Ecological Agriculture to Support Agricultural Product Markets in Vietnam” on October 4, 2024 under the Agroecology and Safe Food System Transitions in Southeast Asia (ASSET) project. This initiative is funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) […]
On October 25, 2024, the Sub-Sector Working Group on Agroecology (SSWG-AE) convened at the Crowne Plaza Vientiane Hotel. This workshop brought together key stakeholders to discuss the integration of agroecological principles into the Lao Agriculture Development Strategy (ADS) for 2026–2030. Among the notable contributors was ALiSEA, which actively participated as both a speaker and a […]
By Thuy Thu Doan – CISDOMA The field visit organized for members of the ALiSEA-Vietnam to Mai Son and Moc Chau districts, Son La province, Vietnam was successfully organized by the The Consultative Institute for Socio-Economic Development of Rural and Mountainous areas (CISDOMA), the Vietnam Association of Rural Development Sciences (PHANO) and the Northern Mountainous […]
The National Consultation Meeting on March 15, 2024, in Vientiane, Lao PDR, gathered stakeholders from government, development agencies, civil society, and the private sector to promote agroecology within ASEAN. Led by the Department of Agricultural Land Management (DALaM) and the French Development Agency (AFD), the meeting highlighted the need for cohesive policies, financing, and partnerships […]
By Sok Chanraksmey – DPA ALiSEA Network in Cambodia conducted the “Information and Proposal Writing Sessions for ALiSEA’s Small Grant Facility 2024” to provide detailed information about ALiSEA’s small grant and ease the application process for ALiSEA members in Cambodia. This event was organized on 30th August 2024 at the Poulo Wai Hotel and Apartment, […]
From September 9 to 13, 2024, a group of nine journalists and representatives from the ALiSEA network and the ASSET project team embarked on a field visit to Xiengkhouang Province, Laos. The visit aimed to showcase successful agroecology practices, generate media coverage, and foster collaboration between the agriculture sector and media. The field visit successfully […]
Did you know that weaver ants are not just fascinating creatures, but also invaluable allies for farmers? These industrious insects are increasingly recognized for their role in pest control, particularly in the cultivation of crops like cashews. By employing weaver ants, farmers can protect their crops naturally, minimizing reliance on chemical pesticides. Weaver ants are […]
Prepared by Sok Chanraksmey – DPA On 13 August 2024, the ALiSEA Network organized a student field visit for 40 agricultural students, including undergraduate, master and doctoral students from the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) and the National University of Battambang (NUBB). This field visit served as a platform to widen the understanding of the […]
On August 30, 2024, the Agroecology Learning Alliance in Southeast Asia (ALiSEA) in Laos hosted an insightful online thematic talk titled “Harmony in the Fields: Integrated Farming in Xiengkhouang.” The event saw participation from 25 individuals, with 20 attendees joining via Zoom and another 5 through a Facebook livestream. This gathering highlighted the importance of […]
