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SWG-ARD Meeting July 11, 2013 Secretariat’s presentation

SWG-ARD Meeting July 11, 2013 Secretariat’s presentation. Content. Update on the SWG-ARD Structure Activities - Announcements Way forward – Highlights until the RTM Annual report – contribution to the 2013 RTM Background document. SWG-ARD, structure – July 2013.

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SWG-ARD Meeting July 11, 2013 Secretariat’s presentation

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  1. SWG-ARD Meeting July 11, 2013 Secretariat’s presentation SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  2. Content • Update on the SWG-ARD Structure • Activities - Announcements • Way forward – Highlights until the RTM • Annual report – contribution to the 2013 RTM Background document SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  3. SWG-ARD, structure – July 2013 SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  4. SSWG on Agro biodiversity(SSWG-ABD) Structure Chair: MAF, DoPC Represented by Mr. SavanhHanephom, DDG Co-Chair: SDC Represented by MmeLiliane Ortega, Deputy Director Secretariat: TABI Represented by Mr. Christopher Flint, TA Members: Government Agencies, Development partners, CSO (INGOs, NPA), Private sector… Objectives Focus on policy aspects regarding the conservation and sustainable use of agro-biodiversity & the benefit sharing in the context of the implementation of the Agriculture Strategy 2011-2020. • To provide a platform for technical discussion about the socio-economic importance and potential of agro-biodiversity for food and nutrition security, traditional and commercial agriculture and value chains in Lao PDR. • To facilitate a process of capitalization of experience, review of lessons learned in recent years regarding ABD and, based on this, to identify and recommend policies and processes for promoting the development of ABD-based livelihoods in a way that will empower smallholders and support sustainable local economic development. • To define capacity building priorities and propose mechanisms and instruments with the aim to foster more investments, public and private, to support this capacity building processes in the field of agro-biodiversity. ToR finalized in June 2013 after a consultation of all SWG-ARD members 1st meeting: planned on the 2nd week of September 2013 - All interested members, institutions and sectors will receive an official invitation SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  5. SWG-ARD secretariat, Announcement/ Activities Achieved (not exhaustive – does not include all activities of the SSWG) • The SWG-ARD provided comments on the draft mid term review of the 7th NSEDP. The final doc is submitted to the NA this week. All SWGs (including ARD) will most probably be requested to draft action plans addressing issues and recommendations relevant to each sector (before the RTM). • The SWG-ARD actively participated to the RTM Provincial Consultation (Focus on Food and Nutrition Security) - Presentation later during the meeting • The SWG-ARD secretariat and the MPI joined a Workshop of Farmer Organizations organized by the SSWG-Agribusiness - Presentation later during the meeting Pending • Report on slash and burn cultivation (2012) - Waiting for Government’s comment before revision and diffusion • PRC (Policy Think Tank) Study on Food and Nutrition Security - Waiting for the LSIS data for finalization and diffusion Planned • Next SWG-ARD Meeting: Mid/End September (date to be confirmed) • Each SSWG will meet once before the RTM (Early/Mid September) • Establish a working group / task force on tax boarder issues and contract farming • Plan other provincial consultations to be organized by the SWG-ARD in 2013-2014 • Compile data, write and submit the SWG-ARD annual report to the MPI (RTM) SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  6. SWG-ARD Annual Report and RTM preparation • RTM – November 6, 2013 • The RTM background document will formulate / report on: • SWGs activities and achievements • Strategic interventions still to be implemented within the 7th NSEDP, focus on off-track MDGs • Key issues for consideration in the 8th NSEDP and outcome oriented process for its preparation • SWG-ARD annual report should be submitted to the MPI by mid August 2013 • In order for the SWG-ARD Secretariat to prepare the background document, each SSWG is requested to provide a report according to the template shared by the 2nd of Aug. including: • Most recent publications or updated reports showing recent statistics and data on their sector/sub sector development, for example: executive snap shot report to the National Assembly • Sectorial development strategy outlining key priorities and list of programs/projects as they have been embodied in the Strategy and annual NSEDP and financial requirements/costing by yearly basis • Any documents that SSWGs or members consider relevant and useful for this purpose • Other SWG-ARD members (From Government, CSO, private sector…) are most welcome to share some report / ideas / data that they would like to specify in the annual report • Preparation of the Development Cooperation' exhibition (all members are invited to join): showcase performance, outputs and development status in Lao PDR SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

  7. Thank you Contacts Secretariat SWG-ARD mail: Sharedaddressswgard.secretariat@gmail.com MAF-DIC Mail: Sharedaddresslaomafdici@yahoo.com SWG-ARD Web site: http://www.maf.gov.la/swgard/ Secretariat focal person :Ms.KhekthoneChommanyvongch.khekthone@gmail.com Secr. SWG-ARD TA: Mr. SolalLehecsolal.lehec@gmail.com Secr. SSWG Uplands: Mr. KhamsoneSysanhouthsysanhouth@yahoo.com Secr. SSWG Agri-Business.: Mr. Rakesh Munankamirakesh@laoex.org Secr. SSWG Agrobiodiversity :Mr Christopher Flint chris.flint@tabi.la Policy Think Tank: Mr KhamphouPhouyavongkhamphou_p@hotmail.com SWG-ARD / Vientiane / July 11, 2013

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