Since 2010, CHESH Lao program has conducted applied researches in
Hmong,
Lao Loum and
Khmu communities in Phon Xa Vạt village in joining with Long Lan and other 11 neighboring villages of the 'Phu Sung' watershed area,
Luang Prabang district,
Luang Prabang province.
The primary concerns are customary law in natural resources management, conflicts resolution based upon customary law, community rights over forestland, cultural identity preservation, community development, interest-groups networking (gardening, animals raising, savings and credits, youth empowerment through Farmers' Field School (
FFS).
Research case studies are supported by the
Bread for the World (Brot) - Germany.
Cao Quang Agro-Forestry and Ecological Service Cooperative 
