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Ministry of Agriculture and ForestryDepartment of Livestock and Fisheries

By: Souphavanh KeovilayNational Project Coordinator

Northern Smallholder Livestock Commercialization Project-3198 Lao (SF)

The Northern Smallholder Livestock Commercialization Project (NSLCP) builds upon the recently completed Northern Region Sustainable Livelihoods through Livestock Development Project (LDP- from 2008 to 2013) and lessons from ADB’s relevant projects and sector experience.

The Project is consistent with the government’s sector development objectives which promote the expansion of market-oriented agricultural production and is aligned with ADB’s strategies.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is the Executing Agency (EA) and its related departments and the Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Offices (PAFO) of target provinces are responsible for the implementation of the project.

Background

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Goal and ObjectiveGoal:The NSLCP aims to raise rural incomes by enabling livestock producers

and agribusinesses to meet the high demand for Lao livestock products both domestically and increasing international opportunities.

Objectives:• To strengthen capacity of smallholder and other LVC actors by

organizing groups and provide technical trainings.

• To improve infrastructure along the supply chain by improving productive equipments, slaughterhouse and wet market.

• To improve capacity to access credit by providing training on business management and planning

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Project AreaNo. Province (4) District (12)

1 LuangnamthaSing

ViengphoukhaNalae

2 LuangprabangPhoukhounPhonexay

Viengkham

3 Huaphanh Viengxay Xiengkhor

Aed

4 Xiengkhouang NonghetKhoun Phaxay

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Luangnamtha

Luangprabang

Huaphanh

Xiengkhuang

Project Area

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Project Duration

2015

Year 1 Year 3

Start: 01/03/2015 Finish: 30/06/2021

Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7Year 2

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Project Components

1. Strengthening capacities of smallholders and other LVC actors

2. Strengthening LVC infrastructure3. Improving capacity to access credit4. Enhancing project management

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Budget• Total budget = 31.46 Million USD

$21 M,

67%

$10 M, 32%

$0.46 M, 1%

ADBIFADGOL

Expect to be available in the

beginning of 2017

Impact and Outcome

The impact: Increase average annual incomes of smallholder

livestock producers in the project areas from a 2014 baseline of Kip 3.2 million to 8 million in 2026.

The outcome: Increase livestock sales from sustainable smallholder production

in the project areas. On average, SLPMG members will sell heavier live animals:

55kg (from 45kg) for pigs and 225kg (from 200kg) for cattle and sell more animals with increased annual sales of 18 (from 12) for pigs and 5 (from 3) for cattle.

The progress of project implementation until March 2016

Since the loan became effective on 2 March 2015, the EA has carried out necessary steps to prepare the readiness for project implementation. Up to now, all necessary works has been completed, such as: Project management structure has been set up and project staff has been

assigned to the positions at all level. National Project Management Office (NPMO) has been set up within the

Department of Livestock and Fisheries and Field Office in Luangprabang.

Start-up consultants has been recruited to support NPMO in initiating start- up activities.

ADB’s Inception Mission has been fielded from 2 to 8 Sep. 2015. Annual Work Plan and Budget for 2015-2016 has been developed and

approved by MAF and ADB and ADB had transferred initial advance to the Ipmrest account of the project.

The progress of project implementation until March 2016 (Cont.)

Some field activities is being implemented:o Baseline survey in the project areaso Survey on the potential of existing livestock production

groupso Survey for communal land use planning for livestock

productiono Refresh training for Village Veterinary Workers.

Continue to provide credit service under the Village Livelihood Fund (VLF) that inherit from LDP.o Total fund = 34,5 billion Kipo Released = 24 billion Kipo Beneficiaries: 1,030 groups and 5,391 HHs in 234 villages,

18 districts, 5 provinces.

The status of IFAD’s intervention within the project

Detailed design mission has fielded from 2 to 27 February 2016.

The draft design report was submitted MAF for review by the end of March

Consultation meeting between MAF, IFAD and ADB was held on 8 April to discuss some important technical matters

Next IFAD mission will be in August 2016

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Thank you for your attention