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Scoping study to identify agricultural R&D needs and opportunities of rural upland communities in north-western Vietnam

Project ID:
CP/2007/123: Scoping study to identify agricultural R&D needs and opportunities of rural upland communities in north-western Vietnam
Collaborating Countries:
Vietnam
Commissioned Organisation:
University of Queensland, Australia
Project Leader
Dr Elske van de Fliert
Phone: 07 3365 3054
Fax: 07 3346 8705
Email: e.vandefliert@uq.edu.au
Collaborating Institutions:
  • Plant Protection Research Institute, Vietnam
  • Ho Chi Minh National Political Academy, Vietnam
Project Budget:
$109,849
Project Duration:
01/01/2008 - 30/06/2008
ACIAR Research Program Manager
Dr T K Lim
Project Background and Objectives

The north-western provinces of Vietnam are characterised by upland agricultural systems, relatively high levels of poverty and high ethnic diversity. Although many large donor organisations are targeting these poorer provinces with community-based development projects, so far only limited research results suited to the region's agroecological and socioeconomic conditions are available to provide farmers with options for improved practices. This study will investigate the constraints and potentials for improvement of the agricultural sector, including enterprise diversity, crop and livestock production systems, and marketing mechanisms for these remote, culturally diverse communities. The outcomes will assist planning for a coherent set of mutually supporting research activities to aid the advancement of the north-western region.

Project Outcomes
Outcomes for this project are currently being prepared