What is it about?
This article describes detailed process steps of the Evolutionary Learning Laboratory (ELLab) to develop a systemic management plan for improving the quality of life of women smallholder farmers in northern Vietnam. The use of built-in systems tools (Vensim and Netica) enabled participants to build a big picture of the current situation and to define leverage points for systemic interventions. A detailed comparison between traditional and systems approaches is also presented through this case study.
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Why is it important?
The novelty of this paper lies in the comparison between the traditional approach and a systems approach through the same case study using the ELLab. Evident advantages of using the systems approach are highlighted. The ELLab framework with its built-in capacity component facilitates true participation and multi-stakeholder collaborations throughout the problem structuring and decision making processes. This ensures the local ownership and sustainable outcomes.
Perspectives
The ELLab can be seen as a powerful generic framework for problem solving and decision making, which can be applied in any fields of study and/or sectors. It helps to unravel complexity for developing actionable plans in the real world. The participatory systems-based framework further embraces and enriches Action Research through its unique process steps and a reflection mechanism via the global knowledge hub Think2Impact.
Mr Tuan M. Ha
University of Adelaide
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This page is a summary of: Establishing an Evolutionary Learning Laboratory for Improving the Quality of Life of Vietnamese Women in Small-scale Agriculture: Part II - Systemic Interventions, Systems Research and Behavioral Science, July 2015, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/sres.2349.
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Resources
DEFINING THE REAL NEEDS OF WOMEN SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN VIETNAM: THE IMPORTANCE OF GRASSROOTS PARTICIPATION AND MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION
This article provides initial reflections on the planning activity, and the process steps of rethinking and reframing of the project approach, goal and objectives.
Establishing an Evolutionary Learning Laboratory for Improving the Quality of Life of Vietnamese Women in Small-scale Agriculture: Part I—The Current Situation
Part I of the same case study: current situation of the women farmers in rural Haiphong
Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Agribusiness Success of Small-scale Farming Systems in Northern Vietnam
In-depth analyses of the requirements for the success of small-scale agribusinesses in rural Haiphong, Vietnam. This content is related to the market access challenge of the women farmers.
Using a systemic approach to improve the quality of life for women in small-scale agriculture: Empirical evidence from Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Initial reflections and comparative studies between the two case studies using the ELLab for improving the lives of women farmers in Vietnam and Ghana
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