81308767-Support of agricultural enterprises along selected agricultural value chains of Lao PDR

portant economic sectors, providing income, a source of nutrition, and livelihoods for the rural population. Northern Lao PDR is at high risk of climate change due to its high exposure, low capacities, and high sensitivity. This region is among the poorest in the country, and the agricultural sector

largely depends on rainfed upland cultivation. The mountainous terrain is highly sensitive to climate change. At the same time, high rates of deforestation and forest degradation further exacerbate the northern regions" vulnerability. Six