Lamngeune Souliyavong. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NATIVE WEIRS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VANG VIENG DISTRICT, VIENTIANE PROVINCE, LAO PDR. Master's Degree(Southeast Asian Studies). Chulalongkorn University. Office of Academic Resources. : Chulalongkorn University, 2014.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF NATIVE WEIRS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF VANG VIENG DISTRICT, VIENTIANE PROVINCE, LAO PDR
Abstract:
This study focuses on local knowledge of management of weirs in the Basin of Nam Xong River in Vang Vieng district. It looks into background of villages, livelihood of villagers in rainy season and dry season based on water usage. It studies native weir system and kind of weir such as wood weir, gabion weir, concrete weir, and management of native weirs by officials and villagers. Furthermore, it studies using water from weirs system for agriculture in dry season and rainy season; and water usage for industry, agriculture, tourism, consumption and ecological conservation and environmental activities. The model for using weirs system is developed for replication in rural areas.