The official kick-off meeting of the project for the development of Agroecology and Safe food System Transitions (ASSET) in Lao PDR took place on September 28-29, 2022, at the Provincial of Agriculture and Forestry of Xieng Khouang province, Lao PDR, co-chaired by Dr. Thatheva SAPHANTHONG, Director of the Department of Agriculture Land Management (DALaM-MAF), Mr. Viengkham CHANTHALA, Deputy Director-General, Department of Agriculture and Forestry Xieng Khouang Province, Mr. Inpone SENEKHAMTY, EU representative and Ms. Phengkhouane MANIVONG, AFD representative.

Around 58 participants from Government bodies, the private sector, NGOs, and farmers attended this event. The objectives of the kick-off workshop were to introduce the ASSET project at regional and national levels, the Xieng Khouang flagship program in Lao PDR, and ASSET support to the LICA initiative.