Lao Farmers Network: Prospects and Challenges

Presented by Lao Farmer Networkat the Sector Working Group – Agriculture and Rural Development

Vientiane, 12 March 2014

Lao Farmers Network

Established due to

exchange forums

between FOs in 2012

and 2013

Lao Farmer NetworkThe Network was established in January 2014

There are 17 farmer organizations in the network

Video of FO Worskhop and establishment of Lao Farmers

Network

Objectives / Policy supports

needed

Access to credits Access to information

Farmer to farmer knowledge exchange

Improve marketing Access to external supports

Sharing of resources between farmers

Coordination mechanism 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

Plan of 2014

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 2014Organize a study visit to Jay Coffee to learn about

quality control

Exhibit farmers products in Thatluang festival

Organize steering committee meetings

Participate in SWGAB activities

Organize a study tour in Vietnam to learn about

networking

Produce video on farmer organizations in Laos

Develop a website for the network

Thank you very much for your attention!