Challenges for the Institutionalization of Agroecology in the Lao PDR

Although the policy framework supporting agroecological transition in the Lao People's Democratic Republic has been strengthened in recent years, the institutionalization of agroecology faces several significant challenges. In this context, tis policy brief has three objectives. First, it aims to understand the main factors contributing to institutionalise specific representations of agroecology and associated transition trajectories in Lao PDR. Second, he reviews public policies on agroecology in Laos. and at last, it aims at identifying the main challenges for the institutionalisation of agroecology in the Lao PDR.

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Type of ALiSEA product Agroecology Insights
Title Challenges for the Institutionalization of Agroecology in the Lao PDR
Description Although the policy framework supporting agroecological transition in the Lao People's Democratic Republic has been strengthened in recent years, the institutionalization of agroecology faces several significant challenges. In this context, tis policy brief has three objectives. First, it aims to understand the main factors contributing to institutionalise specific representations of agroecology and associated transition trajectories in Lao PDR. Second, he reviews public policies on agroecology in Laos. and at last, it aims at identifying the main challenges for the institutionalisation of agroecology in the Lao PDR.
Agroecology Category Supportive policies
Agroecology Keyword
    Contributing organisations CIRAD, GRET, NUoL, UMR
    Author Stéphane Guéneau, Maiyer Xiong
    Year 2025
    Type of document Policy guidance
    Language English
    Country Lao PDR
    Administrative Level 1
    Administrative Level 2
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