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Outline of the Project

Project Name

Clean Agriculture Development Project

Country

Laos

Date R/D Signed

May 23,2017

Project Site

Vientiane Capital, Luang Prabang, Sayabouly, Xieng Khouang

Term of Cooperation

From November 10, 2017 to November 9, 2022

Implementing Organization

Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry / Clean Agriculture Standard Center

Background

"The development of "Clean Agriculture (CA)" is a principal agricultural policy in Lao PDR. This is because fewer agrochemical inputs are traditionally used in the country compared to surrounding countries. Such condition is considered to be an advantage for supply of safe and environment-friendly agricultural products.

However, there exist several issues to overcome for further development of CA in Laos, such as limited sales places and opportunities for CA products, insufficient number of reliable CA producers corresponding to the increase consumer needs for food safety and illegal use of agrochemical inputs.

To address the issues, the project aims to promote CA in Laos by enabling farmers/farmers groups to respond to the market needs for CA products and expand their sales opportunities."

The Overall Goal

Clean Agriculture (CA) in Laos is promoted through the increase of production and supply.

Project Purpose

Supply of CA products based on market needs is promoted in Pilot Provinces.

Output

  1. Farmers/farmers groups in Pilot Provinces are strengthened for production and sales of CA products corresponding to market needs.
  2. Function of DOA (Department of Agriculture) as promoter of CA is strengthened.
  3. Function of PAFO (Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office) /DAFO (District Agriculture and Forestry Office) in Pilot Provinces as facilitator of CA promotion is strengthened."

Project Activities

[For Famers]

1-1. Activities for promoting farmers' understanding on market
1-1-1. To conduct market survey with farmers in Pilot Provinces
1-2. Activities for strengthening farmers group
1-2-1. To conduct ICS (Internal Control systems) training for farmers
1-2-2. To conduct CA trainings to meet Lao standards on CA and market requirement
1-2-3. To conduct business management training for farmers
1-3. Activities for corresponding to market needs
1-3-1. To assist production planning and adjustment among group members

[For DOA]

2-1. Activities for strengthening farmers group
2-1-1. To assist for DOA/CADC on providing necessary guidance, monitoring and following-up for Pilot Provinces
2-2. Activities for deepening relationship among Stakeholders
2-2-1. To assist in conduct Stakeholders' Meeting at national level
2-3. Activities for corresponding to market needs
2-3-1. To assist in Match Making Activity in Pilot Provinces
2-3-2. To assist in collect ""good practice"" on Match Making Activity
2-4. Activities for public relation to promote understanding on CA
2-4-1. To develop materials for publication (brochure, poster, etc.)
2-4-2. To conduct campaign and other events

[For PAFO/DAFO]

3-1. Activities for strengthening farmers group
3-1-1. To assist on PAFO/DAFO's ICS activities
3-2. Activities for deepening relationship among Stakeholders
3-2-1. To assist in conduct Stakeholders' Meeting in Pilot Provinces
3-2-2. To assist in activities for encouraging mutual understanding among Stakeholders on CA
3-3. Activities for corresponding to market needs
3-3-1. To conduct training for PAFO/DAFO on facilitation skill of Match Making Activity
3-3-2. To assist in Match Making Activity for Stakeholders
3-4. Activities for public relation to promote understanding on CA
3-4-1. To conduct campaign and other events at Provincial level

Inputs

[Japanese side]

[Dispatch of Experts]
Long-term experts (3) (Chief Advisor / Business Promotion, Agronomy, Project Coordinator/Public Relations]
Short-term experts (To be determined based on the necessity)
[Counterpart training]
Training in Japan, Laos, and the Third countries
[Machinery and Equipment]
Machineries, equipment and other materials necessary for implementation of the Project will be provided through mutual consultation.
[Running expenses necessary for the implementation of the Project]

Inputs

[Laos side]

[Counterpart assignment]
1) Project Director: Director of Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
2) Project Manager: Director of Clean Agriculture Standerd Center
3) Counterparts
Staff of Department of Agriculture (Planning Division)
Staff of Clean Agriculture Standerd Center
Staff of Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office in target provinces
Staff of District Agriculture and Forestry Office in target provinces

[Others]
Office space with necessary equipment
Utilities and maintenance cost of the Project office
Running expenses necessary for the implementation of the Project

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