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Lao Farmers Network: Prospects and Challenges

Lao Farmers Network: Prospects and Challenges. Presented by Lao Farmer Network at the Sector Working Group – Agriculture and Rural Development Vientiane, 12 March 2014. Established due to exchange forums between FOs in 2012 and 2013. Lao Farmers Network.

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Lao Farmers Network: Prospects and Challenges

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  1. Lao Farmers Network: Prospects and Challenges Presented by Lao Farmer Network at the Sector Working Group – Agriculture and Rural Development Vientiane, 12 March 2014

  2. Established due to exchange forums between FOs in 2012 and 2013 Lao Farmers Network

  3. The Network was established in January 2014 • There are 17 farmer organizations in the network Lao Farmer Network

  4. Video of FO Worskhop and establishment of Lao Farmers Network

  5. Access to credits Access to information Objectives / Policy supports needed Improve marketing Access to external supports Sharing of resources between farmers Farmer to farmer knowledge exchange

  6. There are 5 people in the management committee which are voted by the members • Each committee members have responsibility in oversea implementation of the network plans • The committee meet twice a year • 1 general meeting per year for all members Coordination mechanism

  7. Develop membership form • Develop a leaflet for the network​ • Organize a workshop to improve management of the network and the members • Organize a thematic workshop on sustainable agriculture • Organize a conference to expand members • Organize a management training to all members Plan of 2014

  8. Organize a study visit to Jay Coffee to learn about quality control • Exhibit farmers products in Thatluangfestival • Organize steering committee meetings • Participate in SWGABactivities • Organize a study tour in Vietnam to learn about networking • Produce video on farmer organizations in Laos • Develop a website for the network Plan of 2014

  9. Thank you very much for your attention!

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