ALiSEA experience sharing workshopReview of existing pedagogical materials and initiatives for mainstreaming agroecology practices in Laos

This experience sharing workshop is part of the activities implemented by the Agroecology Learning alliance in South East Asia (ALiSEA) to foster multi stakeholder collaborations in regards to promoting an agroecological transition. It is more especially embodied in the support provided to the Faculty of Agriculture from the National University of Laos through the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility to develop new AE pedagogical material. Their project aims at both producing an updated learning and teaching manual for Agroecology with the collaboration of the Departments of Agriculture from three other universities (Souphanouvong, Savannakhet and Champhasak) as well as revising the syllabus for agroecology courses in order to harmonize them at national level.It was expected in particular to provide an opportunity for synergizing one another’s activities. This was a great opportunity for the different participants to present and confront the outcomes of their respective projects with other initiatives in Laos and learn from their previous experiences. In addition, it was expected to establish a framework for future Agroecology trainings and pedagogical material production.

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Title ALiSEA experience sharing workshopReview of existing pedagogical materials and initiatives for mainstreaming agroecology practices in Laos
Description This experience sharing workshop is part of the activities implemented by the Agroecology Learning alliance in South East Asia (ALiSEA) to foster multi stakeholder collaborations in regards to promoting an agroecological transition. It is more especially embodied in the support provided to the Faculty of Agriculture from the National University of Laos through the ALiSEA Small Grant Facility to develop new AE pedagogical material. Their project aims at both producing an updated learning and teaching manual for Agroecology with the collaboration of the Departments of Agriculture from three other universities (Souphanouvong, Savannakhet and Champhasak) as well as revising the syllabus for agroecology courses in order to harmonize them at national level.It was expected in particular to provide an opportunity for synergizing one another’s activities. This was a great opportunity for the different participants to present and confront the outcomes of their respective projects with other initiatives in Laos and learn from their previous experiences. In addition, it was expected to establish a framework for future Agroecology trainings and pedagogical material production.
Agroecology Category
  • Integrated systems
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Sustainable food system
  • Climate
  • Collaboration
Agroecology Keyword
  • Agroecological transition
  • Agroforestry
  • Conservation agriculture
  • Organic agriculture
  • Permaculture
  • System of rice intensification
  • Crop protection
  • Integrated pest management
  • Certification
  • Food security
  • Climate change
  • Social media
Contributing organisations ALiSEA/GRET
Author Pierre Ferrand, Claire Georges, Hongnapha Phommabouth
Year 2017
Type of document
Language English
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Country Lao PDR
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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