Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
The primary purpose of the Guidelines is to promote investment in food, agriculture and forestry in the ASEAN region that contributes to regional economic development, food and nutrition security, food safety and equitable benefits, as well as the sustainable use of natural resources. Other objectives include:
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Investment in FAF is one of the most critical ways for ASEAN countries to provide employment and livelihoods, reduce poverty and improve food and nutrition security. However, there are a number of risks associated with private sector investment, particularly foreign investment.
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When done badly, private sector investment can exacerbate existing inequalities, undermine the livelihoods of smallholder farmers,indigenous peoples, and natural resources.
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But when done well, and integrated with the local economy, increased investment can help generate employment and promote economic development. All stakeholders have a role to play in ensuring positive outcomes, and each faces a unique yet interlocking set of risks and challenges.
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Investment in FAF creates challenges for AMS in the following six key areas:
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
Why do we need guidelines specific to ASEAN?
The primary purpose of the Guidelines is to promote investment in food, agriculture and forestry in the ASEAN region that contributes to regional economic development, food and nutrition security, food safety and equitable benefits, as well as the sustainable use of natural resources. Other objectives include:
The primary purpose of the Guidelines is to promote investment in food, agriculture and forestry in the ASEAN region that contributes to regional economic development, food and nutrition security, food safety and equitable benefits, as well as the sustainable use of natural resources. Other objectives include:
The ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry are a roadmap for how private investors and governments can ensure investments in any ASEAN Member State are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable and inclusive. They include 10 social, environmental, and governance (ESG) principles about how to avoid risks and have positive impact specifically in the food, agriculture and forestry sectors. The document was formally adopted by the ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry in 2018, which means every ASEAN Member State is committed to translating this regional roadmap into national-level action and policy.
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This site is a one-stop shop for all the information you need to learn more about why, where and how we translate the ASEAN Guidelines into concrete impact on the ground, following the 2020 - 2030 Action Plan. You’ll find information on the 10 Principles of the ASEAN RAI, how the Guidelines add value to existing certifications and standards, and roles for different stakeholders in making investments more responsible. You’ll also learn about upcoming and past events, find resources (the Guidelines, related reports, online courses, summary brochures and more!) and how to contact us to get involved.
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This website is managed by Grow Asia with support from our partners.
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The Action Plan to operationalize the ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry is led by
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