Sowing seeds in lab and field: Socioeconomic impact of the Lao-IRRI rice research and training project

This impact study reports on the impact of the Lao-IRRI Project at the farm and national levels. The major impact indicators considered are increases in rice production and income, and the rate of return on investment. These impacts are evaluated at the farm, regional, and national levels. Other dimensions of impact included are related to gender, ethnicity, biodiversity, and the environment. In addition, impact of the Lao-IRRI Project on the institutional development of research systems and capacity building is assessed.