DOCSLIB.ORG

Environmental Protection Fund LENS2 Sub-Project Application

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Environmental Protection Fund LENS2 Sub-Project Application LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity Savannakhet Province Agriculture and Forestry Department Forestry Resource Management Section Number. ……….../FRMS/PAFO-SVKP Savannakhet Province, Dated…………. Environmental Protection Fund LENS2 Sub-Project Application General instructions: Please refer to the Project Implementation Manual (PIM), Volumes: 1-5 for subproject design, implementation and monitoring/evaluation (M&E). In summary: ● Applications should be submitted in both Lao and English to EPF Office. Translating the application is the SDA’s responsibility. It can be financed by the sub-project preparation facility, if such a facility has been mobilized, or pre-financed by EPF. ● Applications must demonstrate that the subproject meets the following eligibility criteria: (a) supports a Government of Lao PDR policy, strategy and/or an official plan; (b) contributes to at least one outcome indicator and at least one intermediate outcome indicator from the LENS2 results framework; (c) fits into either the PICE or the CBI EPF funding windows; (d) excludes activities from the negative check-list in the PIM, and (e) aligns with the project’s geographical scope which includes the national/central level and the following provinces: Bolikhamxay, Khammouane, Houaphanh, Xieng Khouang, Louang Prabang, Savannakhet, Vientiane and Xaysomboun. ● Applications for a protected area and wildlife sub-project must demonstrate that the subproject meets an additional eligibility criteria: contributes to a regional or global outcome such as cross-border co- operation knowledge transfer or prevention of illegal wildlife trade. ● Sub-projects are approved for their proposed duration. However, implementation requires the prior annual approval of an Annual Work Plan and Budget (AWPB). EPF maintains the option to cancel an approved subproject if the annual performance is consistently unsatisfactory and the achievement of its objective has become unlikely. ● An SDA can only implement one sub-project at a time although additional financing is possible. SubProject Proposal code: 1. Sub-project Provincial Forest Resource Management Section (PFRM) delivery agency Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Office (PAFO) (SDA) Savannakhet Province (name/address) Thahae Village, Kaisone Phomvihanh District Savannakhet Province. Tel: 041 212 006 | Fax: 041 212811 2. SDA focal point - Mr. Vixay Langsoumisay (name/function/contact Deputy Head, Forestry Resource Management Section details) Department of Agriculture and Forestry Savannakhet Province. Tel: 020 59 941456; Fax: 041 252 092; E-mail: - Mr. Keodouangsy Phasaisy Head of Forest Inspection Unit Forestry Resource Management Section 1 Department of Agriculture and Forestry Savannakhet Province. Tel: 020 22 312 668; Fax: 041 252 092; E-mail: [email protected] 3. Geographic ☐ International scope (can be more than ☐ Central/National level. one option) ☒District/provincial levels: Savannakhet Province ☒Provincial protected area: Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area (DNT-PPA), Savannakhet province 4. Sub-project title Strengthening the management capacity of the Savannakhet PFRM as well as building local support for the enhanced protection of Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area. 5. Amount requested US$ 499,990 (including 10% contingency) (in US Dollars) 6. EPF’s eligible ☐Policy Implementation and Capacity Enhancement (PICE) funding window ☒Community Biodiversity Investments (CBI) (Please check if CEF1 is (please check only one window) applied) 7. Project To help strengthen selected environmental protection management systems, Development specifically for protected areas conservation, enforcement of wildlife laws Objective and environmental assessment management 8. Sub-project Overview of Savannakhet province related sectoral Savannakhet province is located in the southern region of Lao PDR covering and institutional a total area of 21,774 km2. It lies between Latitude 17o07’ and 16 o05’; and context, Longitude 106 o7.2’ to 104 o3.6’. The province borders with Khammouane challenges and and Salavanh provinces and the Kingdom of Thailand and with Vietnam. priorities (Describe role of SDA, There are 1,010 villages, and 122 village clusters (kumbans). It has a total current capacity and population is 948,856 people (481,495 women) with an annual growth rate activities related to PA/wildlife/env. and of 2.6%. Savannakhet province has a total of 111,719 families, from 11 social safeguards, ethnic groups living together including: Lao Loum, Phou Thai, Thai Dum, challenges and priority Ka Tang, Mang Kong, Va Ly, La Va, Sou, Ka Por, Ka Leung and Ta Oj. needs and approach proposed to address In 2009, an assessment indicated that forest cover was 72% of the total area priority needs/gaps). of Savannakhet province. There are four National Protected Areas (NPAs), comprising Phou Xang He NPA, Dong Phou Vieng NPA, Laving-Laverne NPA, and Xe Bang Nouan NPA as well as five National Protection Forests covering total areas of 435,900 ha and 319,475 ha respectively. In addition, there are four Provincial Protected Areas (PPAs) comprising Dong Na Tard PPA, Dong Lao Ard PPA, Dong Vang Soun PPA, and the Eld’s deer protected area covering a total area of 118,796 ha. The proposed target area: Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area Dong Na Tard is a Provincial Protected Area situated about 12 km from the provincial capital, Savannakhet City. It has a total area of 6,300 ha. It is 1 To be implemented according to the rule as set in the document of Community Participation framework (CEF) be ensured that various details of subprojects related to the implementation of CEF preparation, tasks,indicators and budget are included in the related heads of proposed subproject(project output frame, Budget,Tasks,Monitoring & Evaluation) 2 bounded by the National Road No. 9 to the west; Outhumphone district to the north and east, and Kaysone Phomvihanh district to the west and south. The site protects a mosaic of mixed deciduous forest and dry dipterocarp forest, and supports a rich floral diversity. Dominant tree species include Dipterocarpus sp., Hopea odorata, Anisoptera costata, Pterocarpus macrocarpus, Xylia xylocarpa, Afzelia xylocarpa, and Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, among others. A number of notable mammal species still persist in small populations, including macaques Macaca spp., red muntjak Muntiacus muntjak, Asian wild pigs Sus scrofa, endemic squirrels Calliosciurus and Tamiops. The aesthetically attractive wetlands support a population of Lesser Whistling teal Dendrocygna javanica in winter, while other bird species can be also found in the reserve. There are 13 villages located inside and adjacent to the reserve with a total population of 21,116 people. All 13 communities are ethnic Lao Loum. Due to the site’s close proximity to the provincial capital, the site has unparalleled potential to be developed for: (i) nature education for visiting school children from the city as well as the 13 buffer zone communities; (ii) a recreational green space for the citizens of Savannakhet; (iii) an ecotourism pilot site and gateway to the four National Protected Areas within the province and (iv) an outdoor research facility for biodiversity, socio-economic and recreation/tourism studies for Savannakhet University. Three villages are located inside the protected area. Current Capacity of PFRM and Activities The Forestry Resource Management Section (FRMS) is very recently established (since 2012) and is presently under the Provincial Agriculture and Forest Office (PAFO) of Savannakhet under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Its roles are to assist PAFO in terms of management, protection and rehabilitation of National Protected Areas and Protection Forest areas within the province. There are 47 staff (including 18 women) and 23 volunteers (including five women) within the Section which is divided into three units, namely the Forestry Protected Area Management Unit, the Forestry Protection Area Management Unit, and the Forestry Protected-Protection Area Monitoring. Currently, most of the staff are stationed in the 10 field offices of the National Protected Areas and the Provincial Protected-Protection Areas as follows : Curved bridge and Nakhanong offices in Phin district, eight staff (4 women). Xienglae office in Phakanxay district, 6 staff (0 women). Katap – Phadang office in Vilabouly district, e8 staff (3 women). Kengkysateung office in Sepon district, 11 staff (4 women). Dongkhamkouance office in Adsaphone district, 6 staff (0 women). Sangchen office in Nong district, 8 staff (2 women). Nahouahang – Nahangkae offices in Thapangthong district, 10 staff (2 women). Dong Na Tard PPA office, 9 staff. Padong office in Thapangthong district, 5 staff (0 women). The remaining 47 staff (18 women) work in the main office (in the provincial Forestry Resource Management Section). The number of staff are still inadequate in the districts responsible for National Protected Area and National Protection Forest management. The limited number of staff leads to monitoring/control inefficiencies of natural resources management, 3 particularly in the other three provincial protected areas (Dong Lao Ard PPA, Dong Vang Soun PPA, and the Eld’s deer Protected Area). At the current time (March 2017), the Section has three pick up trucks, three motorcycles, one photo camera, four GPS receivers, and six computers which are insufficient equipment to support the work. At the same time, the Section has limited operational
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Naming of Traditional Rice Varieties by the Farmers of Laos S
    CHAPTER 10 Naming of traditional rice varieties by the farmers of Laos S. Appa Rao, J.M. Schiller, C. Bounphanousay, A.P. Alcantara, and M.T. Jackson The collection of traditional rice varieties from throughout Laos, together with a sum- mary of the diversity observed and its conservation, has been reviewed in Chapter 9 of this monograph. While undertaking the collection of germplasm samples from 1995 to early 2000, information was collected from farmers on the special traits and significance of the different varieties, including the vernacular names and their mean- ings. Imperfect as literal translations might be, the names provide an insight into the diversity of the traditional rice varieties of Laos. Furthermore, the diversity of names can, when used with care, act as a proxy for genetic diversity. When collecting started, variety names were recorded in the Lao language and an agreed transliteration into English was developed. The meanings of the variety names were obtained from all possible sources, but particularly from the farmers who donated the samples, together with Lao extension officers and Lao research staff members who understood both Lao and English. Variety names were translated literally, based on the explanations provided by farmers. For example, the red color of glumes is often described in terms of the liquid from chewed betel leaf, which is dark red. Aroma is sometimes indicated by the names of aromatic flowers like jasmine or the response to the aroma that is emitted by the grain of particular varieties during cooking. This chapter provides a summary of the information collected on the naming of traditional Lao rice varieties.
    [Show full text]
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic United Nations Development Programme
    ສາທາລະນະລດັ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊນົ ລາວ ອງົ ການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດເພ� ອການພດັ ທະນາ Lao People's Democratic Republic United Nations Development Programme Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Executing Entity/Implementing Partner: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, MAF, Vientiane, Lao PDR Implementing Entity/Responsible Partner: National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute, NAFRI United Nations Development Programme Analysis of conditions for Farmer Organizations and Cooperatives from a viewpoint of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, and recommendations for improvements Project ID:00076176 / ATLAS Award ID 60492 Improving the Resilience of the Agriculture Sector in Lao PDR to Climate Change Impacts (IRAS Lao Project) Project Contact : Mr. Khamphone Mounlamai, Project Manager Email Address : [email protected] EDITED VERSION - 23/11/2012 Disclaimer The views, analysis and opinions expressed in this report are those of the author at the time of the study implementation. They should not be interpreted as representing views or position of IRAS project, UNDP or any other government institution, international organization or project. IRAS Laos Project Analysis of conditions for Farmer Organizations and Cooperatives from a viewpoint of Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience, and recommendation for improvements Table of Content Table of Content ................................................................................................................................. i I. Project Information and Resources .........................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Thematic Interpretation Plan Savannakhet Province Lao People's Democratic Republic
    Thematic Interpretation Plan Savannakhet Province Lao People’s Democratic Republic GMS-Sustainable Tourism Development Project in Lao PDR Lao National Tourism Administration Prepared by: Linda Susan McIntosh, PhD Candidate Thematic Interpretation and Textile Specialist 33 Soi 1 Sukhumvit Road Klongtoey-nua, Wattana What is Thematic Interpretation? Thematic Interpretation is the practice of verbal and non-verbal communication, using illustrated and non-illustrated techniques to present complex subject matter in an interesting and engaging way. One model of Thematic Interpretation is TORE™ = Thematic, Organized, Relevant, and Enjoyable “Successful interpretation provokes people to think. Their thinking creates meanings in their own minds. Themes can stay with us, even when we forget the smaller facts that support them. Strong themes stick in our minds, some of them forever”. Themes, because they are whole ideas, are expressed in the same form as information already stored in our minds. So when we communicate a theme effectively we give visitors something they can readily relate, self-appropriate, and incorporate into their thinking. Themes are ideas not topics: Examples of Themes: An Example of a Topic: • Birds are a fascinating group of animals • Birds because of their special adaptations for flight. • Native birds everywhere are in a fight for their lives because of overdevelopment and Having a theme helps us prepare educational and promotional materials. It makes our job a lot easier because with a theme we able to understand what to include and not include in a presentation to visitors. 2 SAVANNAKHET HISTORIC TRAIL - Background The SAVANNAKHET HISTORIC TRAIL is a new tour circuit consisting of historic, cultural and natural attractions, situated along the East-West Corridor in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR.
    [Show full text]
  • 25-6 Drainage System
    Final Report The Study on Vientiane Water Supply Development Project Figure 25-6 Drainage System Legend River, Canal, Trench, Natural Swamp Planned Drain Cannal Reservoir Irrigation Canal Thatluang Irrigation Pumping Station Swamp Boundary of Master Plan Source: Vientiane Urban Development Master Plan, Urban Research Institute, MCTPC 2 - 43 Final Report The Study on Vientiane Water Supply Development Project 2.5.3 GDP Projection An accurate long-term projection of the GDP is necessary for formulating the future framework of the socio-economic structure in the project sites. Official economic projections in “Five-year National Development Plan 2001-2005” and “Long-term Development Plan 2001-2020” were described in Section 5.1. The Five-year Plan has a more specific projection that includes sectoral scenarios, but the “Long-term Plan” shows overall targets for the year 2020. In this study, then, the future projections are based on the “Five-year Plan” projection scenario. The criteria for the projection are assumed as follows. (1) That major sectors grow at the following annual rates until 2005 as proposed in the “Five-year Plan”: 4.5% in the agricultural sector, 10.5% in the industrial sector, 8.5% in the services sector and a 7.0% rise from import duties. As a result, the GDP is expected to grow at 7.0% per annum on average during the planned period. (2) That after 2005, the respective sectors grow at the same rates as set in the “Five-year Plan” until the target year 2020. The GDP projected with the above assumptions are shown in Table 25-1.
    [Show full text]
  • Revealing the Hidden Effects of Land Grabbing Through Better Understanding of Farmers’ Strategies in Dealing with Land Loss
    *Title page with author details Revealing the hidden effects of land grabbing through better understanding of farmers’ strategies in dealing with land loss Diana Suhardiman (corresponding author) International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southeast Asia Regional Office P.O. Box 4199 Vientiane, Lao PDR Phone: +856-20-77488425 Email: [email protected] Mark Giordano Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service Georgetown University ICC 511 | 37th & O Streets NW, Washington, DC 20057 Email: [email protected] Oulavanh Keovilignavong International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southeast Asia Regional Office P.O. Box 4199 Vientiane, Lao PDR Email: [email protected] Touleelor Sotoukee International Water Management Institute (IWMI) Southeast Asia Regional Office P.O. Box 4199 Vientiane, Lao PDR Email: [email protected] Highlights (for review) Highlights The forces behind land concession and their connection to land policy are examined Farmers use different strategies to cope with land loss relying on their assets Understanding these strategies is eminent for agrarian transformation processes *Manuscript without author identifiers Click here to view linked References Revealing the hidden effects of land grabbing through better understanding of farmers’ strategies in dealing with land loss Abstract This article examines changing contexts and emerging processes related to “land grabbing.” In particular, it uses the case of Laos to analyze the driving forces behind land takings, how such drivers are implied in land policies, and how affected people respond depending on their socio-economic assets and political connections. We argue that understanding the multiple strategies farmers use to deal with actual land loss and the risk of losing land is crucial to understanding the hidden effects of land grabbing and its potential consequences for agricultural development and the overall process of agrarian transformation.
    [Show full text]
  • Investments in Urban Water Supply 1999 – 2014
    68608 Public Disclosure Authorized Lao People’s Democratic Republic Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Review Public Disclosure Authorized Final dated December 15, 2010 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Sustainable Development Department East Asia and Pacific Region This volume is a product of the staff of the World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (Exchange Rate Effective September 13, 2010) Currency Unit = Lao Kip (LAK) LAK 1,000 = US$0.122 LAK 8,196.7 = US$1 FISCAL YEAR October 1 – September 30 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank NPNL Nampapa Nakhon Luang AFD Agence Française de NPSEs Nam Papa State Enterprises Developpement NRW Non revenue water BOT Build-Operate-Transfer NSEDP National Socio-Economic DHO District Health Office Development Plan DHUP Department of Housing and NT Nam Theun Urban Planning NUSDSIP National Urban Sector DPWT Department of Public Works Development Strategy and and Transportation Investment Plan GDP Gross Domestic Product O&M Operation and Maintenance GFS Gravity Fed System OBA Output-Based Aid GRET Group of Research and ODA Official Development Technological Exchange Assistance HH Households PM Decree Prime Minister Decree IMT Implementation and PPP Public-Private Partnership Maintenance Team PRF Poverty Reduction Fund IWG Infrastructure Working Group SNV Netherlands Development JICA
    [Show full text]
  • CBD Fourth National Report
    LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC PEACE INDEPENDENCE DEMOCRACY UNITY PROSPERITY FOURTH NATIONAL REPORT TO THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY SEPTEMBER 2010 PREFACE The government of Lao PDR acceded the United Nations for Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD) in 1996 and committed itself, as part of its obligations as party (signatory), to develop National Reports to the Convention. In June 2004 the Lao PDR National Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 and Action Plan to 2010 was completed (submitted to the CBD Secretariat in January 2006). The National Biodiversity Strategy has as the overall goal to “Maintain the diverse biodiversity as one key to poverty alleviation and protect the current asset base of the poor” and identified seven main objectives and seven programme areas for implementation to achieve this goal. The goals and objectives of the National Biodiversity Strategy relate indirectly to the targets of the Convention, but are adapted to the Lao context. Therefore, the current Lao PDR 4 th National Report to the Convention reports mainly on the Lao progress towards the specific targets related to the Convention, rather than the goals of the National Biodiversity Strategy. Nonetheless, the Lao PDR 4 th National Report will, besides from reporting on Lao PDR’s contribution to the Convention, also provide an important baseline for subsequent reports, as well as a foundation for the assessment of the 1st National Biodiversity Action Plan, and for the development of a 2 nd Action Plan, and a possible revision of the National Biodiversity Strategy. On behalf of the Government of Lao, I would like to thank all contributing stakeholders, in particular the GMS National Secretariat (WREA) for preparing the first draft, the Department of Forestry (MAF) and Department of Environment (WREA) for taking the work further to a complete report with the technical support from IUCN Lao PDR, and to the ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) for technical and financial support and The Agro-Biodiversity Initiative (TABI) for financial support.
    [Show full text]
  • Final Report Project Developing Improved Farming & Marketing Systems in Rainfed Regions of Southern Lao PDR
    Final report project Developing Improved Farming & Marketing Systems in Rainfed Regions of Southern Lao PDR project number CSE/2009/004 date published December 2015 prepared by Prof Len Wade, Dr Tamara Jackson, Ms Jenny Locker, Ms Sarah Boothey Dr Bounthong Bouahom, Dr Pheng Sengxua, Dr Ben Samson, Mr Viengsavanh co-authors/ Phimphachanvongsod, Dr Tassilo Tiemann, Dr Thavone Inthavong, Associate contributors/ Professor Phil Eberbach, Associate Professor Rob Cramb, Dr Silinthone Sacklockam, collaborators Mr Thongchanh Sengsourivong, Mr John Smith, Ms Jessica Armstrong, Dr Chanthakhone Boulaphanh, Mr Brian Dunn, Dr Stephan Haefele, Mr Dome Harnpichitvitaya, Ms Mayouly Hongsathilath, Mr Kongsackda Ketty, Mr Souksamlane Khampoumee, Mr Khamsouk, Mr John Lacey, Dr Ruben Lampayan, Dr Vongphaphanh Manivong, Dr Jono Newby, Mr Khampou Phouyavong, Ms Soulyphone Sidavong, Mr Vorachith Sihathep, Mr Saysathith Souliyavongsa, Mr Khammone Thiravong, Dr Leigh Vial, Mr Somsammai Vongthilath, Mr Sisavanh Vorlason, Dr Camilla Vote, Mr Sisavanh Xayavong, Dr Ketema Zeleke final report number FR2016-04 ISBN 978-1-925436-27-3 published by ACIAR GPO Box 1571 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia This publication is published by ACIAR ABN 34 864 955 427. Care is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However ACIAR cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information or opinions contained in the publication. You should make your own enquiries before making decisions concerning your interests. © Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) XXXX - This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from ACIAR, GPO Box 1571, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia, [email protected].
    [Show full text]
  • Ffective Water Management and Water Harvesting in Support of Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change Jeanny Wang Miles – Water Budget Estimation Report
    IRAS Laos Project Effective Water Management and Water Harvesting in support of Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change Jeanny Wang Miles – Water Budget Estimation Report ສາທາລະນະລດັ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊນົ ລາວ ອງົ ການສະຫະປະຊາຊາດເພ� ອການພດັ ທະນາ Lao People's Democratic Republic United Nations Development Programme Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic Executing Entity/Implementing Partner: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, MAF Vientiane, Lao PDR Implementing Entity/Responsible Partner: National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute, NAFRI United Nations Development Programme Report 1 : Water Budget Estimation for Agricultural Communities in Laos Project ID:00076176 / ATLAS Award ID 60492 Improving the Resilience of the Agriculture Sector in Lao PDR to Climate Change Impacts (IRAS Lao Project) Project Contact : Mr. Khamphone Mounlamai, Project Manager Email Address : [email protected] i IRAS Laos Project Effective Water Management and Water Harvesting in support of Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change Jeanny Wang Miles – Water Budget Estimation Report Effective water management and water harvesting in support to agriculture adaptation to climate change (AA2CC) Prepared by -Jeanny Wang Miles March 3, 2013 ii IRAS Laos Project Effective Water Management and Water Harvesting in support of Agriculture Adaptation to Climate Change Jeanny Wang Miles – Water Budget Estimation Report Table of Contents Executive Summary – English ........................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The People and Their River
    The People and Their River A Survey of River-Based Livelihoods in the Xe Bang Fai River Basin in Central Lao PDR By Bruce Shoemaker, Ian G. Baird and Monsiri Baird Lao PDR/Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Vientiane, Lao PDR 15 November 2001 Table of Contents Executive Summary - Lao Language (available in hardcopy book) - English Language ..........................................................................................................i Map Introduction and Background ...................................................................................................... 1 - Methodology ................................................................................................................ 1 The Xe Bang Fai River Basin and the Survey Area ................................................................... 3 The Ebb and Flow of the Xe Bang Fai River .............................................................................. 5 The People of the Xe Bang Fai Basin .......................................................................................... 6 River-based Livelihoods................................................................................................................. 9 1. Fisheries ........................................................................................................................ 9 - Fish Migrations and River Fisheries ...................................................................... 9 - Fishing Methods .................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • ANNEX 7 Keng Houat LACP
    Land Acquisition and Compensation Report September 2017 Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Greater Mekong Subregion East-West Economic Corridor Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project Prepared by the Department of Irrigation, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Asian Development Bank. This land acquisition and compensation report is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. ANNEX 7 Land Acquisition and Compensation Plan Keng Houat Subproject (Revised – September 2017) Prepared by National Project Management Office Agriculture Infrastructure Sector Project Annex 7 Draft Feasibility Study Keng Houat Subproject Land Acquisition and Compensation Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS Selected Acronyms iii Executive Summary ................................................................................................. 5 1.1 The Project ...................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Subproject Keng Houat ...................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Water Supply Management in Urban Areas in Laos
    Water Supply Management in urban areas in Laos A Comparative Study of Ground Water and Surface Water in an Economic, Financial and Environmental Perspective MARIA FORSELL KJERSTIN LUDVIG A Minor Field Study Examensarbete 2004:11 Preface PREFACE BY THE SUPERVISORS Water supply in the Mekong Region is to a large extent based on water resources that are exposed to significant risks and the security of both surface and groundwater supplies are in many cases poor. Although surface water is more common as a supply source, groundwater is assumed to play an increasingly large role in the future, due to low treatment costs and local accessibility. Based on the Dublin Principles and the definition of Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM)1, groundwater protection should be implemented in a framework addressing social, economic and ecological factors. In addition, IWRM thinking clearly states that the entire hydrological cycle and its interaction with society should be included in developing water management strategies. The Dublin Principles further state that water should be regarded as an economic good. While it is essential that this concept does not lead to low-income groups in society being marginalized it is important that the value of water is being recognized. Furthermore, without an economic thinking it is likely that incentives to promote various groundwater protection strategies will be ineffective. The focus of the Chalmers research project “Security of Water Supply in the Mekong Region - Developing Strategies for Sustainable Groundwater Protection” is on improved strategies for sustainable groundwater protection in the Mekong region. One important part of this work is, in accordance with the Dublin Principles, to assess the economical aspects of using groundwater compared to surface water in urban water supply systems.
    [Show full text]