User:Ayna27/Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (Laos)/Bibliography

You will be compiling your bibliography and creating an outline of the changes you will make in this sandbox.

Bibliography

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Bibliography

Stockholm Environment Institute. 2021. A new and sustainable path for agriculture in Lao PDR. Stockholm, Sweden: Stockholm Environment Institute.^[1] This is a report published by an international research institute, providing a credible source that discusses sustainable agricultural paths in Laos. It covers the topic comprehensively, making it valuable for understanding recent policy developments.
Open Development Laos. 2019. Forest policy and administration. Vientiane, Laos: Open Development Mekong.^[2] As a publication focused on developmental policies in the Mekong region, this source offers detailed insights into forestry laws and regulations in Laos, making it a reliable resource.
RTM.org.la. 2021. Agriculture Progress Report 2020. Vientiane, Laos: Round Table Meeting organization.^[3] This progress report by a prominent development meeting in Laos provides essential updates on agricultural advancements, supported by statistics and governmental data. It is crucial for documenting recent achievements and ongoing projects in the sector.
DevelopmentAid. 2021. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Laos — Government Body from Laos.^[4] Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) participates in projects with international funding, illustrating its engagement in global efforts to enhance agricultural and forestry practices in Laos. These collaborations are instrumental in advancing Laos' agricultural sector, with significant contributions from organizations like the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.

Examples:

Luke, Learie. 2007. Identity and secession in the Caribbean: Tobago versus Trinidad, 1889–1980 Kingston, Jamaica: University of the West Indies Press.
- This is a book published by a university press, so it should be a reliable source. It also covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Galeano, Gloria; Bernal, Rodrigo (2013-11-08). "Sabinaria , a new genus of palms (Cryosophileae, Coryphoideae, Arecaceae) from the Colombia-Panama border". Phytotaxa.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source. It covers the topic in some depth, so it's helpful in establishing notability.
Baker, William J.; Dransfield, John (2016). "Beyond Genera Palmarum: progress and prospects in palm systematics". Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society.
- This is a peer-reviewed scientific journal, so it should be a reliable source for a specific fact. Since it only dedicates a few sentences to the topic, it can't be used to establish notability.

References

^ "A new and sustainable path for agriculture in Lao PDR". SEI. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
^ "Forest policy and administration - Open Development Laos". 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
^ RTM.org.la. 2021. Agriculture Progress Report 2020. Vientiane, Laos: Round Table Meetings. Available at: https://rtm.org.la/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AgricultureProgress-Report-2020-Final-28-Oct-2021.pdf [Accessed 20 April 2024].
^ "DevelopmentAid". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 2024-04-21.

Outline of proposed changes

1. Introduction and Overview

Current Issue: The existing introduction may not fully capture the recent focus and strategic shifts of the MAF. Solution: Update the introduction to include a brief mention of MAF’s current focus on Green and Sustainable Agriculture, as well as its involvement in significant international partnerships for agricultural and forestry development. Sources: Stockholm Environment Institute (2021)^[1]

2. Departments and Functions

Current Issue: The article lists departments but may lack information on their current priorities and projects. Solution: Expand the description of key departments to include their roles in the implementation of the new Green and Sustainable Agriculture framework and forestry law compliance. Sources: Open Development Laos (2019)^[2], RTM.org.la (2021)^[3].

3. Major Projects and Initiatives

Current Issue: There might be outdated or missing information on recent significant projects. Solution: Add detailed sections on major projects such as the "Agriculture Progress Report 2020" and specific forestry initiatives that align with international environmental standards. Sources: RTM.org.la (2021)^[3].

4. International Cooperation

Current Issue: Insufficient details on how international partnerships impact MAF’s strategies and projects. Solution: Provide a comprehensive overview of international collaborations, detailing the support from organizations like the FAO and how these partnerships influence policy and practical implementations. Sources: DevelopmentAid (2021)^[4], Stockholm Environment Institute (2021)^[1].

5. Sustainability and Environmental Impact

Current Issue: The article might not adequately reflect the ministry’s strategies toward sustainability and environmental preservation. Solution: Integrate information on the legislative framework for forestry and agriculture that promotes sustainability, including new laws and international agreements. Sources: Open Development Laos (2019)^[2].

6. Future Directions

Current Issue: There may be no clear outline of the ministry’s vision for the future. Solution: Describe the strategic goals for 2025 and 2030, focusing on MAF’s objectives for sustainable agricultural and forestry practices in the long term. Sources: Stockholm Environment Institute (2021)^[1], RTM.org.la (2021)^[3].

7. Editing and Restructuring

Changes:

Remove any outdated statistics or projects that are no longer relevant.
Improve the readability by restructuring sections to flow logically from overview to specific initiatives, focusing on recent developments.
Update all factual information and ensure consistency in dates and names, verifying with the latest reports.

Additional Enhancements

Include a new section on challenges and criticisms to provide a balanced view.
Add visual content like charts or photos of key projects if available.

Now that you have compiled a bibliography, it's time to plan out how you'll improve your assigned article.

In this section, write up a concise outline of how the sources you've identified will add relevant information to your chosen article. Be sure to discuss what content gap your additions tackle and how these additions will improve the article's quality.

Consider other changes you'll make to the article, including possible deletions of irrelevant, outdated, or incorrect information, restructuring of the article to improve its readability or any other change you plan on making. This is your chance to really think about how your proposed additions will improve your chosen article and to vet your sources even further.

Note: This is not a draft. This is an outline/plan where you can think about how the sources you've identified will fill in a content gap.

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[:0-1] "A new and sustainable path for agriculture in Lao PDR". SEI. Retrieved 2024-04-21.

[:1-2] "Forest policy and administration - Open Development Laos". 2020-07-17. Retrieved 2024-04-21.

[:2-3] RTM.org.la. 2021. Agriculture Progress Report 2020. Vientiane, Laos: Round Table Meetings. Available at: https://rtm.org.la/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AgricultureProgress-Report-2020-Final-28-Oct-2021.pdf [Accessed 20 April 2024].

[:3-4] "DevelopmentAid". DevelopmentAid. Retrieved 2024-04-21.

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