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:
Guidelines
The Guidelines are voluntary in nature, but primarily aim to guide ASEAN Member States to enact binding laws and regulations. In addition to policymakers, agribusiness investors, financial institutions, have essential roles to play.
There are 10 Guidelines of the ASEAN RAI. Each has two parts: 1) what and why each principle is important, and 2) how ASEAN Member States and other stakeholders should take action on those principles.
5. Natural
resources
7. Climate change
8. Rule of law & governance
10. Regional approaches
Roles and Responsibilities of other Stakeholders
Although the Guidelines are primarily addressed to ASEAN Member States (AMS) as host states, there are crucial roles and responsibilities for all FAF stakeholders, particularly agribusinesses and large-scale investors. Ultimately, all stakeholders should strive to follow these guidelines, in accordance with their respective capabilities and needs, and as appropriate in the context of each individual AMS.
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