EVAW day in Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital.

The Association for the Development of Women and Legal Education (ADWLE), in collaboration with provincial and district partners, conducted Awareness raising on Contract Farming and Responsible Agricultural Investment for 12 villages in Borikhan District, Bolikhamxay Province, 10-15 March 2025 and 12 villages in Pakkading District, Bolikhamxay Province,16–22 March 2024,

The initiative aimed to enable village authorities and volunteers to disseminate information on Contract Farming and Responsible Agricultural Investment to local residents, while also providing a platform for villagers to discuss and exchange experiences with these Village Authorities and volunteers. It is evident that the majority of people are keenly interested in contract farming, as it is a new topic directly relevant to actual production practices. production has been small-scale, with sales taking place in local markets or to visiting traders; therefore, following this learning experience, it is essential to study the details of such contracts to safeguard rights and interests.

The activity was conducted under the “Public Information and Awareness-Raising for Vulnerable Communities in Lao PDR” (PIASVC) project, funded through Helvetas Laos under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Land Management and Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.