As part of the organisation food security policy, Bread for the World (BftW) is developing a strategic direction to strengthen agroecology Vest Vietnam-Laos.

CISDOMA provided the consultancy package to BftW on a “Comprehensive analysis of existing and potential local resources and their contributions to an agroecology approach in food production in Vietnam”

Duration:

From November 2017 to February 2018

Objectives:

The analysis is supposed to deliver a comprehensive analysis of agroecology approaches, potentials and expertise, frameworks, standards and state policies in Vietnam and Laos, which can serve as a source of information for the partner organization and Bread for the World’s funding and advocacy strategy.

CISDOMA’s Services:

  • Research and analyse relevant documents regarding the agroecology approach and its potentials in Vietnam, including research documents and state policies, available sources on the internet.
  • Conduct interviews with relevant research institutes, universities, organisations and experts in Vietnam and undertake field visits to (pilot) farms, successful implemented models and best practices.
  • Analyse the relevance of the identified (pilot) farming models and best practices, their potentials, and limitations for multiplying at a broader level pointing out the regional geographical discrepancies.
  • Share findings and recommendations with selected partner organisations and the VEST team
  • Exchange and share the methodologies and findings to the consultant doing the analysis in Laos for a holistic and comprehensive deliverable.