Technology | The ASEAN Guidelines

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?

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.

When done badly, private sector investment can exacerbate existing inequalities, undermine the livelihoods of smallholder farmers,indigenous peoples, and natural resources.

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.

Investment in FAF creates challenges for AMS in the following six key areas:

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?

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?

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?

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?

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:

Guideline 6

Support sustainable and appropriate technologies and practices for resource efficient, productive and safe FAF systems by:

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Investing in research and development (R&D) infrastructure and human capacity, while fostering a ‘lab to field’ ethos
Implementing policies for technology development, commercialization and distribution
Promoting collaboration and coordination among AMS for R&D
Leveraging private sector investment in innovation through strategic public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Supporting inclusive business models to encourage technology transfer
Strengthening multi-stakeholder forums for information exchange, innovation and knowledge sharing
Recognizing and respecting traditional knowledge and related intellectual property (IP) rights

Developing skills in technology commercialization and PPPs
Establishing innovation systems involving government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector and smallholders
Funding the initial procurement of technologies for smallholders and SMEs
Developing processes for screening and selecting investments that ensure the use of sustainable technologies
Providing enterprise and crop-specific technical support to smallholders
Linking agricultural research institutions and technology NGOs
Creating an enabling environment for agricultural technology and knowledge transfer PPPs
Providing effective legal and policy frameworks for intellectual property rights

To achieve this, consider: