On June 29, 2024, Dr. HASADA Katsumi (Senior Researcher, Rural Development Division) received the Japan Society of Regional and Agricultural Development (JASRAD) Encouragement Award at the Society’s 2024 Spring Meeting.
https://www.jasrad.jp/prize.html
This award recognizes JASRAD members who have conducted outstanding research activities within the Society, and Dr. Hasada has consistently promoted research on food security in Laos using statistical data and field survey data.
The award-winning research includes findings from meticulous field studies that revealed issues such as rice production and regional supply shortages, access to animal protein including wild animals, and preferences for traditional fermented fish products in Laos. These findings have been highly valued for their contribution to achieving a stable food supply and improved nutrition in Laos.
Some of these research findings, along with results from collaborative researchers, have been summarized in an animated video and a wildlife database app and made public.
Related Papers:
- Regional Rice Food Security Disparities and Regional Rice Deficits in Lao PDR (Development Studies, February 2023, Vol. 33, No. 2, pp. 31-38)
- Regional Characteristics Affecting Animal Protein Intake in Rural Villages of Lao PDR (Development Studies, July 2022, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 1-17)
- Evaluating Purchase Behavior and Customer Satisfaction for Padaek in Vientiane, Lao PDR (Development Studies, December 2021, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 1-9)
- Current Situation and Issues of Fermented Freshwater Fish Paste Product “Padaek” Distribution in Vientiane, Lao PDR (Development Studies, July 2019, Vol. 30, No. 1, pp. 65-74)
Related Pages:
- JIRCAS Reports: " Animation Video “Protein intake of Rural People in Lao PDR and Sustainable Measures to Address Protein Deficiency” in JIRCAS Channel " (2022-03-16)
- Database: Database App of Wildlife Consumed in the Hilly and Mountainous Areas in Central Laos
- JIRCAS Results Highlights: " Initial salinity adjustment effectively prevents histamine accumulation in padaek, a Laotian salt-fermented freshwater fish paste "
