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<\/p>\nThe third phase aims to complete on-going processes, consolidate the achievements, and capitalise and disseminate the knowledge generated under the previous two phases. It is working with and through government line departments to ensure results are sustained after the project ends.\u00a0There will also be a focus on developing sustainable models for small scale farmers and sustainable enterprises of unique Lao products.\u00a0Speaking at 12th Project Steering Committee Meeting for TABI in Vientiane on Thursday, Mr Khamphone Rasachack, Director General of the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Development said TABI had followed the government\u2019s policies in restoring the environment and sustainable agro-biodiversity management.<\/p>\n
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As TABI\u2019s final phase ends in September next year, discussions considered recommendations for the forward work plan to ensure the project meets its goals.\u00a0Deputy Director of Cooperation, Head of Agriculture and Food Security Domain of SDC, Mr Martin Hasler said discussions between concerned authorities would play an important role in the strategic engagement of the national dialogue on the significance of agro-biodiversity to improve rural livelihoods at the forest-agricultural interface.\u00a0The accomplishment of the project mid-term review late last year confirmed that TABI\u2019s activities were highly relevant in supporting local communities to improve agro-biodiversity and land use planning in the upland communities, while the use of information based on the extensive experience of the project was still being under-used, he said. SDC also appreciated the efforts of the project team in working together with key stakeholders at national, provincial and community levels to map out a project work plan for the remaining 18 months. During such transition periods, it was important for concerned authorities to maintain strong and committed implementing partners, maintain knowledgeable staff and active collaboration with other initiatives to ensure smooth implementation and to follow a proper exit strategy for the project.\u00a0Mr Hasler believed that TABI projects would further increase collaboration and coordination to help farmers.\u00a0The Lao Upland Rural Advisory Service (LURAS) project recently agreed to organise regular meetings with TABI to discuss complementary project strategies and come up with follow-up actions.<\/p>\n