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Sub-sector working group on agro-biodiversity 2017
to support the work of the SWG-ARD in matters regarding the Lao agro-biodiversity Main Purpose:to focus on policy aspects regarding the conservation and sustainable use of ag...
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LUP coordination workshop in Huaphan Province report
The Province of Huaphan is implementing Land Use Planning (LUP) as a way to achieve national development goals such as reduction of rural poverty, investment in land and reducti...
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Letters from theMEKONG TIME FOR A NEW NARRATIVE ON MEKONG HYDROPOWER
This issue brief – the second in Stimson’s “Letters from the Mekong” series – examines the current status of mitigation efforts at Laos’ Xayaburi and Don Sahong dam projects and...
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Edible insects in Lao PDR - Building on traditions to enhance food security 2014
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) is a rugged, mountainous, landlocked country, with relatively weak infrastructure. As such, the country faces numerous challenges ...
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Integrated spatial planning for sustainable development
The Guideline is prepared to support training of government officials in the development and use of spatial planning as an instrument towards sustainable development and better ...
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Mission report (Participatory monitoring & evaluation and on-farm research) IUARP LAOS
This report covers a mission conducted during the period May 4 to May 12, 2002 for the Integrated Upland Agricultural Research Project (IUARP), Luang Prabhang Province, Laos. A ...
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Minutes of the SWGAB government/development partners sub-sector working group on farmer & agribusiness
Minutes of the SWGAB Government/Development Partners Sub-Sector Working Group on Farmer & Agribusiness meeting on 16th September 2013. This document includes happenings and deci...
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Agricultural Development in Laos a social and Technical
The Rice-based Integrated Farming System project, known as RIFS, is the first phase of an integrated rural development program, where agriculture plays a leading role. The pro...
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Special economic zone (SEZ) development and managemnet in Lao PDR
In order to achieve the7th national Socio-economic Development Plan and to graduate from the least developed countries in the year 2020 , the Lao government has been trying to ...
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Remark by UN RC, UNDP RR at the closing session of the RTIM 2104
Remarks by the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP at a Round Table meeting with the Ministry of Planning and Investment in 2014. Includes notes on MDGs, governance, economic devel...
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Procedures and methods for land use planning and land allocation
This technical booklet aims to summarise the procedures, methods and practices for participatory land use planning and land allocation (LUP/LA) as tested and practised in target...
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Establishing temporary land use certificate record books
This technical booklet has been prepared to: describe the procedures and methods for establishing temporary land use certificate (TLUC) record books; assist DAFO and PFO staff u...
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Nutrient management in rainfed lowland rice in the Lao PDR
This book reviews this research and is a resource for those working with lowland rice farmers in research, extension, and development. The book focuses on the rainfed lowland ri...
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Governance and participation in Laos JUNE 2003
This quote captures the focus of this Study. It examines whether the two legs of Good Governance and Participatory Development are in place and propelling the Peopleís Democra...
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Demonstrating agricultural land use practices in the uplands
A handbook demonstrating land use practices in the uplands (referred to as “Land Use Plan”) undertaken by the Lao Swedish Forestry Programme.
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Laos in 2013
In 2013 Laos joined the World Trade Organization, economic growth was over 8%, and graduation from least-developed country status by 2020 remains achievable. But its human devel...
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Case Study on Production and Market Conditions for Corn in Namor District, Oudomxay Province
This ongoing case study documents produc tion and market trends for corn in Oudomxay Province with particular focus on the LSUAFRP project villages in Namor District (Kokfat, P...
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Hydropower Sector Review for Joint Basin Planning Process. February 2009
The preparation of the Plan will bring all existing, planned and potential water and related resources development projects in a joint basin planning process, through a combinat...
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Oudomxay NTFP Exchange Meeting 14 to -17 March 2005
This is the report of a four-day exchange meeting between organizations working on Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Oudomxay Province. The goal of the meeting was to promot...
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Trends in the Governance Sector of the Lao PDR
This report shows that significant advances have been made in certain areas, notably in the greater responsibility taken by the National Assem...