Between June 23 and July 5, 2024, the Climate-Friendly Agribusiness Value Chains (CFAVC) Project conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation mission, spearheaded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This mission included site visits to key project areas in Savannakhet, Sekong, and Champasak provinces, where agricultural production groups, rice mills, roads, ponds, and irrigation systems were assessed.

The mission’s primary objective was to evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the project during the first half of 2024. The evaluation process was attended by representatives from the ADB, the Department of Agricultural Extension and Cooperatives, the Department of Irrigation, the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Development, the Department of Agriculture, the National Agricultural Forestry Research Institute and Rural Development, the Department of Planning and Finance, as well as provincial and district authorities, and farmers from the targeted project areas.

The findings from this evaluation will play a crucial role in shaping the future direction of the CFAVC Project, ensuring that it continues to achieve its objectives of promoting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers throughout the region