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PROJECT “NETWORK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
THINK-TAKS FOR COUNTRIES IN MEKONG-SUB REGION” (NARDT)

Table 1: Field studies in countries

Representative surveyed Key collected
Countries Surveying actors
provinces information
Farmers: 60
Red River Delta: Thai Binh, Cooperatives: 3
Nam Dinh
Vietnam Traders: 3
Mekong River Delta: Soc Enterprises: 3
Trang, Dong Thap Production and
Government officials trade statistics, input
Farmers: 210 usage, difficulties
In the West: Battambang, Cooperatives in production,
Cambodia In the North: Preah Vihear Traders selling price, and
In the South: Svay Rieng Enterprises production cost.
Government officials
Farmers: 240 Current policies
Centre of Laos: Savannaket Cooperatives system in rice sector.
Lao PDR and along the Mekong Traders
River Enterprises
Government officials

Source: Based on surveys in countries.
- Analyze similarities and differences in market access of rice sector in 3 countries
by quantitative and qualitative data and information.
- Experts consultation through workshops:

+ Workshop on exchanging experiences between countries on market access
in a sustainable and better way, especially high-value market access.

+ Workshop on policy consulting: Collect ideas and policy options from
regional experts to propose solutions and policies for the sustainable
development of rice and high-value market, with focus on the poor and
smallholders.

+ Expert consultation by carrying out interviews.

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