Background
Organic is an established development trend globally and in the region
Organic is an accepted concept and a growing trend globally and in the
Export, a boon that may turn into a constraint
Market growth in
Such export inspired requirements, are not all appropriate to the production and sector development conditions in the region. They are likely to inhibit local sector development with stringent production and conformity assessment requirements - requirements the EU and
Future growth lies within
According to the United Nation Conference on Trade and Development [UNCTAD], up to 70 percent of trade in agriculture products in
There is a need to review as well as collaborate in regulatory development in the region to avoid obstacles to trade and sector development in the near future.
Conference Objectives
- show case Best Practices and Innovations in Production, Processing and Market development in the region
- provide input on Best Practice for Organic Policy and Building Sustainable Organic Sectors
- host policy framework and public - private sector partnerships discussions between stakeholders
- facilitate action planning on harmonisation in organic norms and collaboration in certification to facilitate trade in organic products within the
Strengthening cooperation and regional development are the key aims.
Host Organisation’s Objectives
Organic is a well established trend and niche market in
Target Groups
The conference offers a great opportunity for all interested parties in the region, i.e. producers, processors, traders, retailers, certification service providers, consultants, researchers, non-governmental organisations, sector associations, civil servants and policy makers, to learn about the latest developments related to organic agriculture, develop business or research contacts as well as collaborate in sector development in the region.
Best practice and Innovations in Production, Processing and Market development
Best Practice for Organic Policy and Building Sustainable Organic Sectors
Until recent, organic sector development in the region was spearheaded along two parallel streams, i.e. through rural development projects by NGOs and export projects by business entrepreneurs. Lately, governments in the region have also emerged as active actors, establishing framework rules and support programmes for organic sector development in their respective countries. Collaboration between stakeholders of the different streams is far from optimal in many countries.
The conference invites participation of organic sector stakeholders from all streams and will organise forums to share and discuss sector development experience and strategies to address production and local market development, as well as collaborate in organic norm setting and certification services in the region and respective countries.
Proposed Conference Outputs and Programme
The conference is a working conference where participants’ inputs and discussion is expected to lead to the formulation of national sector development and regional development collaboration priorities for follow up in a subsequent UNCTAD and IFOAM regional development project. We are currently seeking consultations from regional stakeholders to be involved in the content preparation for the conference.
A 4-day conference programme is proposed as follows:
- Morning plenary 1: Best Practice & Innovations in production [2-3 case presentations]
- Morning plenary 2: Best Practice & Innovations in processing [2-3 case presentations]
- Afternoon workshops: Up to 4 production theme basis [Rice; Fruits; Vegetables & Processing] Discussion: Challenges, Innovations, Success factors & Development policy recommendations for enhancement of production, productivity and product quality.
- Afternoon plenary: Workshop reports; Discussion and Summary of Development policy recommendations for enhancement of production, productivity and product quality.
Day 2: Best Practice and Innovations in market development
- Morning plenary 1: Best Practice and Innovations in export market development [2-3 case presentations]
- Morning plenary 2: Best Practice and Innovations in local market development [2-3 case presentations]
- Afternoon workshops: Up to 4 sub regional group basis [East Asia; ASEAN; SARD; Others] Discussion topics: Market trends, Challenges, Innovations, Success factors & Development policy recommendations for enhancement of local markets, fair farm gate price, wages and market competition
- Afternoon plenary: Workshop reports; Discussion and Summary of Development policy recommendations for enhancement of local markets, fair farm gate price, wages and market competition
- Morning plenary 1: Public Sector development initiatives [2-3 case presentations]
- Morning plenary 2: Private Sector development initiatives [2-3 case presentations]
- Afternoon workshops: Discussion groups related to Public and Private sector development initiatives as well as project collaboration bazaar
- Challenges, Constraints, Innovation & Success factors in Private sector development initiatives recommendations for success in private sector association management, advocacy & public-private sector partnership
- Project collaboration bazaar: free space for participants to initiate project collaboration discussions
- Afternoon plenary: Group reports; Discussion and Summary of recommendations for success in Public and Private sector development initiatives.
Day 4: Policy and Development Options for sector development
- Morning plenary 1: UNCTAD & IFOAM study input: Best Practice for Organic Policy and Building Sustainable Organic Sectors
- Morning workshops: Country based group discussion: National sector development and regional development collaboration priorities.
- Afternoon plenary: Country group report; Discussion and Summary of recommendations for regional collaboration and follow up.
Depending on interest, table top exhibition space for participants and local suppliers to showcase their products or promotional materials will be available during the conference.
Call for Papers
Plenary presentations
An open call for interested parties to forward case presentation proposals for the following sessions:
- Best Practice and Innovations in production & processing
- Best Practice and Innovations in market development
- Public Sector development initiatives
- Private Sector development initiatives
Workshop input and moderators
An open call for interested parties to forward input presentation proposals and suggestions for moderators for the following workshop sessions:
- Challenges, Innovations, Success factors & Development policy recommendations for enhancement of production, productivity and product quality.
- Market trends, Challenges, Innovations, Success factors & Development policy recommendations for enhancement of local markets, fair farm gate price, wages and market competition
- Challenges, Constraints, Innovations & Success factors in public sector development initiatives - recommendations for success in policy development and implementation
- Challenges, Constraints, Innovation & Success factors in Private sector development initiatives – recommendations for success in private sector association management, advocacy & public-private sector partnership
Input proposals
Input proposals of up to one page should be sent to Ong Kung Wai, Conference Programme Coordinator at kungwai@tm.net.my by
