1) Cross-sector collaboration on issues related to large-scale agricultural investment is rare in Laos, but concerns about its impacts are growing. 2) In response, the Responsible Agricultural Investment Working Group was formed in 2015 to facilitate cross-sector dialogue and cooperation around responsible investment. 3) Case studies conducted by the group found that knowledge of land acquisition processes is limited, communities need more support to participate effectively, and lack of understanding of free, prior and informed consent is a challenge.