This consultancy was carried out within the scope of the “Provincial Aquaculture Development Project” LAO/97/007, to develop a phase II project proposal for potential funding by United Nations Development Program . This consultancy mission report consists of two principle sections; the Phase II proposal document for consideration by UNDP and an overview document of the role of small-scale aquaculture in rural Lao livelihoods. The Phase II project proposal is principally intended for UNDP’s consideration for support and therefore reflects UNDP’s development objectives. The purpose of this proposal for use with alternative donors, is as a starting point for dialogue in the funding process. The identification of potential alternative sources of funding for the second phase is to be pursued by UNDP, FAO and the Project, based on discussions initiated during this consultancy mission.