2021, Volume 24, Paper 13
ISSN: 2209-6612

Value Chain Analysis of Cassava in Lao PDR

Phonepaseuth Souvannavong – Postgraduate student, Centre for Global Food and Resources, University of Adelaide

Abstract

Cassava is a major crop that contributes significantly to the Lao economy and its citizens. The production of cassava in Laos has increased due to the increase in demand from global markets, particularly from near neighbours. Laos has become one of the top five global cassava exporters. However, the Lao cassava industry is facing several constraints and challenges in production, processing and exporting. In this paper, the global market conditions are described, the performance of the cassava value chain is analysed, and suggestions to improve this industry are provided. The main recommendations are the creation of cassava associations, the establishment of national cassava strategic plans, an increase in R&D investment, a strengthening of the extension services, and an increase in investment in infrastructure.

Keywords: Lao PDR, cassava, export value chains

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