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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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!