Mekong Land Initiative (MLI) Services Contract

The Mekong Land Initiative (MLI) is a project aimed at improving land governance in the Mekong region, specifically in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam (CLMV). This initiative is part of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation's (SDC) efforts to align with Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy 2025–2028, focusing on climate change, environmental protection, and sustainable resource management. The project seeks to ensure that smallholder farmers, particularly from ethnic minorities, have secure and equitable access to agricultural land and forests, promoting sustainable livelihoods through responsible agricultural investment practices. The contract covers the inception phase from March 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, followed by a four-year implementation phase from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2030.