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SWG-ARD / Vientiane / September 22, 2015

SWG-ARD Meeting

September 22, 2015

Secretariat’s presentation----------

Mr. Xaypladeth ChoulamanyDirector General

Department of Planning and Cooperation (DoPC)

Content


Annual Report – Highlights

SSWGs’ report and plan in 2016

High Level Round Table Meeting 2015

Update on the MAF ICT strategy development

Update on the locust outbreak in Luang Prabang and Huaphanh

Other announcements & communications relevant to the sector

Annual Report (1)


Purpose, objective To report on the SWG-ARD activities and achievements in 2015 To contribute to the HL-RTM background document

References and sources of information Reports: SSWG (Upland, Agribusiness, Agro biodiversity) and Policy Think Tank MAF annual reports (DoPC, Divisions: International cooperation, planning, Investment,

Economic Integration, Cooperation with Vietnam and China) SWG-ARD members’ reports, documents and comments Government policies and resolutions Other SWG and SSWG data and reports

Limit It is a “Sector Working Group Report” not a comprehensive “Sector Review”

* The full report draft was sent and posted on the SWG-ARD website (http://swgard.maf.gov.la) for comments during one week, please send you comments to the secretariat: [email protected]

http://swgard.maf.gov.la/

mailto:[email protected]

Annual Report (2)1) Update on ODA (source MAF Data base)There are currently 64 ODA projects implemented by 41 organizations / agencies registered by the MAF, representing a total investment of 417 Million USD.Note 1: These figures are all years included, include Technical Assistance, support costs + any projects ending this year.Note 2: These figures do not include cooperation with Vietnam and China and south south cooperation.

Cooperation in the agriculture and forestry sector

Number of registered projects

Total amount USD

Bilateral 18 84 467 825International Financial Institutions 11 277 474 685

INGOs 27 24 021 171International Organization / Multilateral 8 30 906 575

Total 64 Projects 416 870 256

Annual Report (3)


2) Agricultural Investment 624 companies registered. Total budget of app. 2.3 billion USD:

Domestic investment: 8%, Foreign investment: 92%,

Vietnam = 31% of total investment, China = 21% of total investment, India = 15% of total investment, Thailand = 12% of total investment.

2) Public Investment The GoL invested in 242 projects equivalent to 14M USD of which 54% was

dedicated to irrigation schemes building and / or rehabilitation. The balance was dedicated to: technical monitoring and high level MAF officers’

travel, MAF infrastructure program, including research and extension, forest resource and environment preservation and agriculture training centers.

Annual Report (4)


Main topics covered by the SSWGs in 2015a) SSWG-Uplands

a) Nutrition and Infrastructures development in the Uplands.b) Research conducted through the AGRINET fund.c) Farmer Organizations.d) At Provincial level (LPB): ODA management, UDS integration into provincial Strategy

and Five year plan, Coffee Sector Development Strategy dissemination.e) At Provincial level (Huaphanh): UDS integration into provincial strategy and 5 year plan,

rice, bongbak, cattle and coffee production, climate change adaptation, staff capacity.

b) SSWG-Farmers and Agribusinessa) Development of autonomous, self-directed and voluntary farmers’ organization.b) Capitalization on farmers and agribusiness development.c) Information sharing and discussions to support rural development in Lao PDR by

providing decision-makers with better access to information, analysis and stimulate critical discussions.

c) SSWG-Agrobiodiversitya) SSWG-ABD ToR and structure were revised (new chair: NAFRI, new co-chair: FAO).b) A meeting will take place in November on the National ABD program.

Annual Report (5)


Main research conducted by/through the Policy Think Tank in 2015

Research project Duration Focal/responsible

person/Researcher (NAFRI)

Funding Sources Start Date

End Date

Study on commercial soybean product for food and nutrition security in the northern upland

May-14 Mar-15 Mr. Phuthasone Ouanesamone

Northern Uplands Development Programme (NUDP)

Electricity, gasoline, etc.) for Agriculture Production in Lao PDR May-14 Mar-15 Ms. Bounthanom

Bouahom

Study on Youth and Agriculture May-14 Mar-15 Mr. Phonepasert Sopuvannavong

Pro poor policy analysis on cattle productivity and links to industry Sep-14 Mar-15 Dr. Aloun

Phonvisay

Pro-poor Policy Approaches to address risks and vulnability at country level (FAO-IFAD)

White paper on food security and nutrition Apr-14 Sep

2015 Dr. Vongpaphanh & Mr. Phonepasert FAO

Annual Report (6)


Main topics to be covered by the SSWGs and PTT in 2016a) SSWG-Uplands - The topics and issues will be based on the latest draft UDP

a) Food and nutrition security and sufficiency;b) Commercial agriculture, markets, and marketing;c) Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources;d) Rural upland infrastructure;e) Human resources and institutional development and public services delivery.

b) SSWG-Farmers and Agribusinessa) Support the development of Farmers Organizations (workshop on Agric. Cooperatives);b) Capitalization on farmers and agribusiness development (field study, “Learning

Alliance” on Farmer Organizations at Provincial level (with SSWG-Uplands);c) Information sharing and discussions to support rural development in Lao PDR.

c) SSWG-Agrobiodiversitya) Support the framework/activities of the National Agro-biodiversity Program (NABP-II);b) Other topics depending on propositions.

d) Policy Think Tanka) 14 research works planned – details in the annual report available on the web site.

HL-RTM - 27th November 2015 (1)


The HL-RTM will take place on the 27th of November – full day preceded by a field trip on the 25th and 26th of November – the focus will be on:

“Means of implementation of the 8th NSEDP”

The Vientiane Declaration on Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (VDPEDC or VD II) will be signed during the HL-RTM.

The strategic plan for the roll out of SDGs in Lao PDR will be a key item on the agenda.

The SWG-ARD will contribute and be represented during the HL-RTM The SWG-ARD contribution to the background document is the SWG-ARD annual report. The SWG-ARD will participate to the HL-RTM development exhibition. Then, the SWG-ARD

members and stakeholders (Private, DPs, CSO, GoL) are invited to present: Extension and information material Publications Agricultural products and in/outputs Agricultural equipment Submit material / products to be displayed to the secretariat of the SWG-ARD before

the 12th of November.

HL-RTM - 27th November 2015 (2)


Each SWG will have one key speaker / representative to deliver a 5 minutes speech.

There will be various themes for plenary discussion and the SWG-ARD representative will speak at the start of the “plenary discussion focused Area II” on the following topics (as suggested by the MPI):

2.1. The multisectoral (convergence) approach to address food and nutrition security

(This is a cluster of key output areas of the 8th NSEDP: improved living standards through poverty reduction, food and nutrition security, tradition and cultural preservation).

Key questions How could the multisectoral (convergence) approach to address food and nutrition security be

effectively and successfully implemented? What would be the areas for further support?

2.2. Human Development, Service delivery and social sector development

(This is a cluster of key output areas of the 8th NSEDP: access to high quality education, access to high quality health care and preventive medicine, enhanced social welfare, and political stability, order, justice and gender equality)

Key questions How to ensure the sustainability of the national efforts to improve human development & service

delivery and enhance social sector development?What would be the areas for further support?

MAF Strategy on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)


The MAF, is currently preparing an ICT Strategy under a NAFRI / DOPC initiative and with technical assistance from the FAO. A Steering Committee was established, chaired by the Vice Minister. This topic will be discussed in 2016. Below are some important directions so far: The Strategy will be applied to: sector-wide data collection and analysis; research

and innovation data management; production and value chain support services and agricultural knowledge management. 16 outcomes are expected in these 4 areas.

The mission of the ICT for Agriculture and Forestry Strategy is to provide synergies and efficiencies to programs, applications and ICT services for MAF departments and units that: contributes to meeting ADS 2025 goals; results in positive changes and impact on the livelihoods of people in the agricultural sector; improves investment potential of the agricultural sector; and reduces individual and institutional risks.

The goal of the ICT for Agriculture and Forestry Strategy is to ensure sustainable national food security, a regionally competitive agricultural commodity production, and ICT enhanced agriculture industrialization and modernization by the Year 2025.

The MAF ICT Office/Center will be based in NAFRI.

Update on the locust outbreak in Luang Prabang and Huaphanh (1)

Numerous swarms reported across May, Phonthong, Ngoi, Viengkham & Xon Districts.In July, the MAF was joined by FAO and WFP to assess the damage of the outbreak of Yellow Spined Bamboo Locust (Ceracris kiangsu) in Luang Prabang and Houaphan. Additional joint MAF/FAO surveys were carried out mid August. Another is occurring mid/end Sept to further assess the extend of infected area. The situation in June was: Estimated number of people affected: 22,000

Luang Prabang: 15,000 / Houaphan: 7,000 Number of ha. Affected: 3,600

Luang Prabang: 2,800 / Houaphan: 800 57 % of villages in Phonthong, Viengkham and Xorn reported locust activity. Surveillance teams are now covering all districts, equipped with GPS & motorbikes. Reporting system is now operational and producing weekly situation updates. First laying swarm was observed on the 20th of August in Viengkham District. Adult swarms are now not damaging food crops, they are feeding only on bamboo. Way forward: Monitor / survey the outbreak progression. Conduct spraying workshop Viengkham at the end of Sept. Workshop in LPB & VTE in Oct to review progress of current program and plan a

response to manage the threat posed by next generation of nymphs (Apr-May 2016)

Update on the locust outbreak in Luang Prabang and Huaphanh (2)

Miscellaneous


SWG-ARD evaluation/feedback from: The SWG secretariat prepared a quick and simple survey in order to collect feedback and recommendations from members. The survey is anonymous. Please fill the form in English or Lao and give it back to the registration desk today before you leave or fill the form on internet before the end of this week.

The 68th UN General Assembly declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses(IYP). The IYP 2016 aims to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefitof pulses as part of sustainable food production aimed towards food security &nutrition. The Year will create a unique opportunity to encourage connectionsthroughout the food chain that would better utilize pulse-based proteins, further global production of pulses, better utilize crop rotations and addressthe challenges in the trade of pulses.

The World Food Day will be celebrated on the 16th of October (Lao ITECC). The theme this year is: Social Protection and Agriculture. Breaking the cycle of rural poverty.

Thank youSWG-ARD, some contacts and relevant links (September 2015)

ContactsSecretariat SWG-ARD: [email protected] Secretariat SSWG Uplands: [email protected] Secretariat SSWG Agri-Business: [email protected] Secretariat SSWG Agro biodiversity: [email protected] Policy Think Tank: [email protected] MAF-DIC Mail: [email protected] RTP Secretariat: [email protected]

Web sitesSWG-ARD: http://swgard.maf.gov.la Round Table Meeting: http://www.rtm.org.la Ministry of Agriculture: http://www.maf.gov.la NAFRI http://www.nafri.org.la NUDP Website: http://www.nudplao.org










http://www.rtm.org.la/



http://www.maf.gov.la/



http://www.nafri.org.la/



http://www.nudplao.org/

http://www.nudplao.org/

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