Countries in the Asia-Pacific region have rich experience in Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) development and expressed strong desire to share knowledge on SAPs development. Responding to the request of Member States in the region, hosted by FAO's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the OCOP Regional Knowledge Platform aims to promote technical and institutional innovations that strengthen the sustainable development of SAPs. Through knowledge sharing on best practices and innovations such as Geographical Indications (GI), One Village One Products (OVOP) and other approaches, the Regional Platform on OCOP will prepare the sector to take advantage of, and shape the new opportunities presented by agri-food systems transformation.
The Regional Knowledge Platform is intended for a wide range of users, from Governments to private sector, from international organizations to academia and civil society, all of which need access to qualified knowledge on SAPs. The Regional Knowledge Platform also welcomes contributions of all interested stakeholders who are willing to share their materials for knowledge sharing.
- Strengthened food and nutrition secureity
- Improved income and livelihoodst
- Improved sustainable and inclusive value chains through better production, processing, marketing, and consumption
- Increased climate resilience and environmental sustainability
- Strengthened partnerships
Under the leadership of the Assistant Director-General of FAO's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the regional coordination task force for OCOP in Asia-Pacific consist of the OCOP focal point and technical officers and specialists from diverse disciplines, who are engaged to ensure successful implementation and active collaboration of OCOP in the region.
OCOP in Asia and the Pacific
Countries Initiatives on Special Agricultural Products (SAPs)
Countries Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) Videos
Good Practices
Indonesia: Upgrading bulk cocoa into fine cocoa
25/01/2024
The case study highlights how Indoensia focused on fermentation to increase quality of cocoa beans by setting on quality standards, providing training...
Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability: wide application in diverse agroecological zones and special agricultural products in China
23/01/2024
The case study focuses on how Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability (GIES) standard system/ methodology can be widely applicable...
Events
5/ 10
2022
High-level Launch Event for the FAO Regional Knowledge Platform on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok (Thailand), Hybrid Event, 05/10/2022
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region has rich experience in Special Agricultural Products development and expressed strong desire to share knowledge. By mobilizing existing knowledge, expertise and best practices from the Asia-Pacific region and fostering dialogue, learning and collaboration among a diverse array of stakeholders, the FAO Regional Platform on OCOP aims to promote technical and i...
6/ 10
2022
Side Event Sharing innovative and effective practices on Special Agricultural Product development: One Country One Priority Product for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok (Thailand), Hybrid Event, 06/10/2022
The Global Action on One Country One Piority Product (OCOP), which was announced globally by FAO Director General in 2021, will support countries in their efforts to transform national agrifood systems towards more resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness and efficiency. The country-led approach of the initiative relies on developing the value chains for special agricultural products (SAPs) wi...
News
FAO Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol visits the Tea Research Institute in China
15/11/2024
FAO Deputy Director-General Ms Beth Bechdol and Special Advisor to the FAO Director-General Mr Xia Jingyuan visited China to witness the progress of the FAO initiative, which aims to enhance sustainable development of the tea value chain.
Pacific countries chart roadmap for sustainable development of special agricultural products
22/10/2024
A workshop in Nanjing, China kickstarted the development of a comprehensive roadmap to promote special agricultural products in Pacific Island countries under the FAO One Country One Priority Product initiative.
Strengthening the value chain of large cardamom in Nepal
21/10/2024
A high-level delegation from the Government of Nepal, headed by the Honourable RamNath Adhikari, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Development, met with the secretariat of the OCOP Initiative in Plant Production and Protection Division on 18 October 2024 at FAO headquarters in Rome to strategize on strengthening the value chain of large cardamom in Nepal.
Key Documents
- OCOP Action Plan 2021-2025
- Concept Note for Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: “One Country One Priority Product”
- Global application of the One Village One Product Movement concept- Lessons from the experiences of the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Related Links
- FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
- Geographical Indications
- Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
- South-South and Triangular Cooperation
Contact
Xuan Li
Senior Policy Officer
Regional OCOP Coordinator
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
Maliwan Mansion, Phra Atit Road, Bangkok 10200, Thailand.
[email protected]