This collection of SLM Technologies and Approaches was compiled as part of the project ‘Scaling-up SLM practices by smallholder farmers’ funded by the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD). SLM Technologies belonging to the following five categories are included in this collection:

• Water harvesting and water management
• Prevention of soil erosion
• Improvement of soil fertility (compost, mulching)
• Livestock management
• Agroforestry and Intercropping

Before SLM Technologies and Approaches were documented, a Training of Trainers (ToT) was carried out at national level with staff and officials from NAFRI, MAF, Provincial of Agricultural and Forestry Office and other organizations. Then, further trainings of agriculture extension workers were implemented at provincial and district level of 3 provinces (Phouvong and Xanxay district of Attapue province, Darkchung district of Xekong province, Samouy and TaOuy district of Saravan province). The SLM Technologies and Approaches were then documented by NAFRI together with extension workers, using the standardized WOCAT tools, which were translated and made available in Lao language.