This project aimed to quantitatively evaluate the possible outcomes of applying a new economic growth model in Vietnam during the 2021-2030 decade with a vision towards 2050. Rapid economic growth and escaping the middle-income trap are a top-priority objective of Vietnam. The country has adopted a ‘dual economy’ model where some geographical regions and economic sectors have been prioritized, and they can have a higher level of development compared to the rest of the economy.

Insight into policies that promote protection against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1), with a focus on poultry owners’ livelihoods.

This project aimed to understand Myanmar’s export/domestic market opportunities to strengthen the complete value chain and benefit smallholder farmers.

This project reviewed information and methodologies for evaluating how small-scale fisheries and aquaculture contribute to household livelihoods in Indonesian coastal communities and review the roles of women in small-scale fisheries. It also investigated cases where attempts have been made to enhance the livelihoods of small-scale fisheries communities by strengthening or diversifying existing livelihoods or introducing alternative ones. The project evaluated the effectiveness of initiatives to enhance small-scale fisheries livelihoods and their effect on women.

Mangoes are an important fruit crop in sub-Saharan Africa as a source of nutritious food, employment, and opportunities for livelihood improvement. However, high infestation of insect pests, especially fruit flies (native and invasive), hamper mango productivity in the region. This project aimed to adapt and promote the wide-scale adoption of integrated pest management interventions in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Inle Lake is a place of significant ecological, social and cultural value. It is listed as an ASEAN Heritage site and on the Tentative List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  The Lake and its catchments are a vital part of the economy of Shan State and the nation, providing many goods and services that support the diverse livelihoods of its agricultural, fisheries, forestry and tourism communities.  It also acts as the main water source for the Law Pi Ta hydroelectricity power plant.

Understanding key soil constraints in Shan State and on-farm research trials to address soil fertility decline and soil erosion impacting on the Inle Lake catchment.

This project aimed to develop research as a core activity of Yezin Agricultural University and University of Veterinary Science, enabling these universities to meet Myanmar’s needs for agricultural and veterinary researchers, and to exploit the broader educational advantages of a research informed curriculum.

Boosting household incomes for indigenous smallholder farmers in the uplands of southern Philippines through the introduction of profitable rubber intercropping systems, sustainable management regimes and capacity building.

Improving livelihoods and wellbeing of small ruminant farming families. Women inclusion through strategies for sustainable production and value chain engagement.

A project aimed at supporting the development of Central Dry Zone smallholder farmers in the Myanmar beef industry through improved forage-based feeding systems, animal health and animal management.

A project aimed at improving the livelihood of farmers in the Central Dry Zone of Myanmar who keep goats and sheep, by increasing the productivity and profitability of their herds and flocks. 

Supporting the rejuvenation of coconut-based livelihoods in the Pacific islands by strengthening the conservation and utilisation of coconut diversity and by addressing biotic threats to coconut diversity in the region.

This project aimed to promote more socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable agricultural intensification in West Bengal and Bangladesh, with an emphasis on water Food production in India and Bangladesh has increased and intensified over the last 50 years. This is due largely to high-yielding crop varieties, better animal breeds and animal husbandry, aquaculture, fertilisation, mechanisation, irrigation, and pesticides. Agricultural intensification is increasing food production and meeting demand for food.

This project aimed to significantly improve both beef supply and the livelihoods of smallholders and other beef value chain participants in Indonesia. 

Strengthening the value chains of onions, potatoes, tomatoes and chillies in Pakistan through a community-based approach.

Floriculture has been proposed as an ideal basis for sustainable enterprise development for resource-poor communities - whether remote, rural or peri-urban - in the Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea and northern Australia.

This project aimed to enhance the capacity of household agroforestry systems and community forests to generate livelihoods and food security in the mid-hills region of Nepal. Nepal is the 17th poorest country in the world; 41% of the population are under-nourished and 30 of its 75 districts are food insecure. 66% of the population live off a combination of agriculture and forest products.

Balsa (Ochroma pyramidale) is a fast-growing plantation tree grown by both companies and smallholders in East New Britain Province (ENB) of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Balsa is a relatively low labour-input crop with competitive returns, and so adoption by smallholders has increased as the area under cocoa production has decreased. The ENB balsa industry is entirely export-oriented, producing 9% of the world’s processed balsa.

Improving farmers' incomes and livelihoods by developing sustainable and inclusive vegetable value chains in Vietnam and Myanmar.

Strengthening incentives for improved grassland management in China and Mongolia

In eastern India and Nepal tanks (small reservoirs) are still used for irrigation, livestock and domestic purposes, but fisheries are emerging as their primary usage. Competition between irrigation and fisheries often creates a rift within communities, resulting in management issues that directly contribute to poor tank maintenance.