The Guidelines for the Implementation of ODOP Producers in Pakxe, Champasak, Lao PDR

Abstract

This research aimed to study the efficiency of the implementation of the ODOP producers in Pakxe city, Champasak province, Lao PDR; and to explore the guidelines for implementation development of the ODOP producers in Pakxe city, Champasak province, Lao PDR. The sampling groups were 123 individuals and 16 key informants. The research instruments of this research were questionnaires and interview formats. Statistics used in data analysis were percentage, means, standard deviation, and content analysis. The research findings were as follows. The overall efficiency of the implementation of the ODOP producers in Pakxe city, Champasak province, Lao PDR was at a high level. When it was considered by aspect, it was found as the followings. In planning aspect, the group had a marketing plan. In market management aspect, the group surveyed the market needs. In production management, the group planned its production according to the market needs. In human resource management aspect, the group specified rules and regulations, profit allocation, accounting, financing and budgeting. Furthermore, the group provided basic knowledge in accounting among its members. In the guidelines for the implementation development of the ODOP producers in Pakxe city, Champasak province, Lao PDR, it was found as the followings.  In planning aspect, government agencies and the people should involve in planning the production according to the specified government policy. In marketing management, a market need survey should be conducted in order to set reasonable prices. There should be public relations to increase the channels of product distribution. In management, personnel should be enhanced in knowledge on the production process. The product quality should be checked to its standard. On accounting, finance and budget, there should be training on accounting and auditing process for the transparency of the budget administration. In human resource management, personnel should be enhanced through proper training in short and long courses both in domestic and foreign countries.