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:
ASEAN Academy
Learn how to design, guide and execute investments that generate social, environmental and financial returns.
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The ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing is an accredited training program for professionals in the food, agriculture and forestry sectors looking to gain the practical skills needed to drive responsible investments.
If you work in an MNC, domestic company, SME, startup, financial institution, government body, non-profit, civil society organization, or farmer organization in the region, we want you!
Open application period has closed. Pilot program launches 1 February 2023.
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Access 15 hours of e-learning modules designed for ASEAN
Join in-person workshops featuring case examples, serious games and role play
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Share ideas and best practices with peers in your cohort during our online and in-person workshops
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Apply your learning by designing a field-level project, directly relevant to your work, with support from expert coaches
Learn to Solve Urgent Challenges
Nearly one in three people in the world (2.37 billion) did not have access to adequate food in 2020 – that's an increase of almost 320 million people in just one year after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The need of meeting world’s demand of food become more challenging. Agriculture production faces challenges from the off and on farm. From the off farms, climate change impacts such as raising temperature, floods, unpredictable weather patterns, and on farms such as decreasing crop yields, the quality of produce, migration labours from rural to urban areas.
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Food Security
1/3 of the global population did not have access to adequate food in 2020 – that's an increase of almost 320 million people since the pandemic began.
Over 70% of the world’s poor people live in rural areas and most of them- both women and men – rely on agriculture. However, when in comes to access to land ownerships, farming related trainings, fair wage, joining workforce, and finance, women likely stand in the opposite side of men.
It requires right approach with more attention to reducing gender inequality to resources and opportunities. McKinsey’s article also mentioned about coordinated actions from key stakeholders – governments, companies, NGOs.
Gender Equality
Women farmers have less access to inputs, finance and training than men. By giving women equal access to resources, production could increase by 2.5 - 4% in developing countries.
Climate change can be happened naturally or as a result of human activities that release greenhouse gas emissions from manufactures, transportation, waste, including land use and agriculture.
Agriculture expansion contributes to 90 percent of deforestation globally. In Africa and Asia only, forest to cropland conversion reach 75 percent. This disruption include removing certain areas of forest canopy that leads to carbon released, and weaken forest function in water cycle. Key findings from IPCC underlines the urgency for climate action, adequate funding, technology, political commitment and partnerships.
Climate Change
Agriculture expansion contributes to 90% of deforestation globally, but if slowed, could help countries and organizations meet their climate change mitigation commitments.
Digital Divide
The global smart farming market was forecast to reach USD 34.1 billion by 2026, with a CAGR of 18.5%. Yet this progress has slowed due to COVID-19, creating lost investment opportunities.
Why Participate?
In-depth knowledge of responsible practices in the food, agriculture and forestry sectors – built upon the 10 ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry. Learn more here
Practical skills in designing and implementing sustainable investments that generate financial and ESG returns.
Access to expert coaches and trainers to help you along
the way.
Connections with 50+ like-minded professionals facing similar challenges at work.
Accreditation from a reputable host institution, upon successful completion of the program.
You should meet the following requirements to be accepted into the ASEAN Academy pilot program:
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Currently live in: Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia or Brunei
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More than four (4) years of work experience in the food, agriculture and forestry sectors
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Be in a position of leadership or influence where you work, meaning you have the capacity to influence change
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Live in a place with good telephone and internet coverage for online learning
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Have the ability to read and write in intermediate-level English, and basic handling of social platforms such as Whatsapp
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Note: There are no specific academic requirements, nor any minimum or maximum age requirements​
What to Expect
Community and Leadership
The program will begin with a strong opening to build your awareness, engagement and commitment to the objectives and cohort.
Schedule for the Pilot
Two in-person workshops + Online group sessions + eLearning modules
1 hour elearning
1 Feb 2023
Continuous Assessment: Knowledge checks & reflection
Schedule and Costs
Schedule
Cost
Additional Information
Other questions? Email Chrissa Marey Borja, Regional Manager, Sustainable Investment, at chrissa@growasia.org
This project on Creation and Testing of Learning and Accreditation Programme to Implement the ASEAN-RAI Guidelines is supported by the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). It is also supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
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