Northern Uplands Rice-based Farming Systems Research Project

Projet terminé

The project is entirely focused on these uplands production systems. Poverty in the uplands of Lao PDR is characterized by a lack of sustainable livelihoods. Households are vulnerable to food shortages and hardly able to meet family subsistence requirements while having few capital goods and farm implements, low levels of education and poor health. Since farmers attach a high priority to food self-sufficiency, enhanced rice productivity is considered an entry point for improvement of the agricultural production systems and sustainable resource management in the uplands. The project clearly aligns with current government policies. Improvement of household food security is a prominent objective of agricultural development highlighted in the Lao poverty reduction strategy. Through its focus on food self-sufficiency and agricultural development in the uplands, the project also contributes to the four policy priorities of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It clearly fits in the strategic plan of the National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute  and contributes to its organisational and institutional strengthening. The project will contribute to improved food (rice) security and sustainable natural resource management for upland farm households in northern Lao PDR (development goal).

Pays/région Thème Période Budget
Laos
Agriculture et sécurité alimentaire
Recherche agronomique
Développement agricole
Développement de la chaîne de valeur agricole (til 2016)
Politique agricole
01.10.2008 - 30.09.2014
CHF 3'529'000
Direction/office fédéral responsable DDC
Crédit Coopération au développement
Partenaire de projet Partenaire contractuel
Institution universitaire et de recherche étrangère
Autre organisation internationale
Secteur privé
Institution étatique étrangère
  • Central State of South East
  • Groupe consultatif pour la recherche agricole internationale
  • Other OI
  • Secteur privé étranger Nord
  • SDC Field Office


Budget Phase en cours Budget de la Suisse CHF   3'529'000 Budget suisse déjà attribué CHF   2'556'746
Phases du projet

Phase 1 01.10.2008 - 30.09.2014   (Completed)