81 datasets found

This report draws on the Land Matrix database to analyze and better understand the phenomenon of large-scale agricultural land deals. It focuses on: » land acquisitions or inve...

The objectives of this study were to 1) analyse the contents and extent of forest-related rights that can be devolved to the local level according to the prevailing legal fram...

The agriculture sector in Lao PDR is under going rapid transformation from subsistence to commercialization. This is in line with the 6th Five Year Plan of the Government of La...

The goal of this research was to study all relevant aspects of the cultivation of para rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) as well as the production and marketing of latex in Luang Nam ...

This case study provides accounts of ForInfo's work in Bokeo province, Lao PDR, to regenerate forests harmed by shifting cultivation and forest fires, and to bolster sustainable...

Smallholder-based production with low productivity; minimal farmer experience with modern agriculture technologies and marketing, Post-harvest loss still high and lack of value-...

A presentation of research findings regarding Chinese tree plantation concessions in the Lao PDR

This paper aims to provide policy makers with an analysis of information recently gathered in Laos concerning land concessions, hoping to assist them in their decision making.

A report examining the availability of land and spatial information across Laos, the implications for land rights, and recommendations to improve upon the current situation.

This presentation is about a communal land titling project in Huaphanh province and covers the background of the project, expected benefits, challenges, and plans for the future...

This field study investigates the economic benefits provided by two adjoiningNational Biodiversity Conservation Areas (NBCAs): Nam Et and Phou Loei (NEPL).

Government efforts to industrialise and modernise the Lao economy through intensive resource development are having adverse effects on rural livelihoods as resources are degrade...

Cardamom (Amomum villosum) collection and cultivation is important for the local economies in Muang Long area, Luang Namtha Province, but is also an important export product for...

The annexes of a report commissioned by the Lao Land Issues Working Group to map the principles and process for preparing an environmental and social Code of Practice (CoP) for ...

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...

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 ...

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...

The participatory protection is mean planning creation base on their experiences and local understanding to water resources participatory protection planning, The processing wil...

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...

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...