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:
Action Plan
Vision: By 2030, we aim to facilitate a measurable increase in responsible & sustainable private sector investment in ASEAN’s food, agriculture and forestry sectors.
Grow Asia, the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC), the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) are collectively implementing Phase 1 (2020 - December 2022) of a 3-phase Action Plan to operationalize the ASEAN RAI by 2030.
To reach this vision, the project partners will focus on four core pillars of work:
1. National Legal & Policy Services
2. Learning & Accreditation Program
3. Regional & National Capacity Building
4. Investor Engagement
& Impact Management
Train 400+ experts to guide future investments through 6-month learning program
Inspire private sector RAI uptake through knowledge sharing
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Build capacity of NGOs and farming communities
Encourage investors
to adopt RAI by developing resources including case studies and practical tools
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Develop metrics to evaluate & monitor long-term impact
Integrate RAI into national policies through expert technical assistance
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Timeline
Each phase of the 10-year Action Plan aims to increase private investors’ adoption and uptake of ASEAN RAI, integrate ASEAN RAI into national policy frameworks, and empower stakeholders with knowledge to ensure investments are made responsibly at the local level.
Phase 1 (2020 – 2022)
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Create and test Learning and Accreditation Program (LAP)
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Support 2-3 ASEAN Member States (AMS) to integrate RAI into policies
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Share investor case studies that show how to apply RAI
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Build investment inventory
Phase 3
(2027-2030)
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Train 400+ participants through LAP
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Support intra-AMS policy analysis and support
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Measure long-term impact of RAI in ASEAN
Phase 2
(2023-2026)
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Embed LAP into regional institution
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Support 2-3 additional AMS with policy integration
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Support investors to use RAI assessment tools
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Train CSOs and farmer groups at national level