by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Connectivity, Projects
Status: Completed. ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC), which outlines plans of action for increasing physical, institutional and people-to-people connectivity in the region, was adopted by the ASEAN Leaders in 2010. To ensure synergistic implementation of the MPAC by various related ASEAN Sectoral Bodies and Working Groups, related divisions in the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) and relevant line ministries in the ASEAN Member States (AMS), it is important to foster a common understanding about ASEAN Connectivity. Unified, consistent messaging appropriate to a broad range of audiences, including the mass media, relevant representatives of the public and private sectors as well as national and local authorities, will need to be developed. This project addressed the above issue by producing a communications strategy which describes ASEAN Connectivity communication goals and objectives, identifies appropriate dissemination channel, implementation options and Monitoring and Evaluation approach. The project supports further actions based on the developed strategy, including development of priority communications tools and products, and implementation of key awareness raising and communication activities to enhance communication efforts on ASEAN Connectivity. This project was completed in the first quarter of 2016. Results of this project can be downloaded through this link. Downloads: About ASEAN Connectivity, containing a series of infographics on ASEAN Connectivity and video link. ASEAN Infrastructure Intelligence Report 2013 Related Projects: Development of ASEAN Connectivity Digital Content ...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Agriculture, Projects
Mitigation efforts under a new international agreement on climate change are expected to include the REDD-plus mechanism. REDD-plus intends to use economic incentives with developing countries to prevent forest land conversion, deforestation and forest degradation. This will enhance the carbon absorption capacity needed to combat global warming. As developing countries stand to benefit from a climate change deal that accounts for emissions from forests and other land uses, it will be important to have the right framework in place. Although a final agreement on REDD-plus is scheduled to be concluded in the near future, the readiness of ASEAN Member States to enter into implementation is still far behind and requires improvements in both the policy and technical fronts. Technical assistance including capacity building in accordance with national circumstances and capabilities in significant common areas of concern is required. This project assists ASEAN in the development of new policy approaches and incentives towards the objectives of: 1) reduced emissions from deforestation and forest degradation; 2) enhanced roles for conservation and the sustainable management of forests; and 3) enhancement of forest carbon stocks. ...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Agriculture, Projects
Status: Closed. This project guides the establishment, adoption and implementation of a set of ASEAN-wide animal husbandry practices. It supported the development of an ASEAN GAHP and country-specific programs to boost its widespread acceptance and utilisation among the ASEAN Member States. Best practices and lessons learned by countries with their national GAHP was used in the formulation of the ASEAN GAHP and shared to create communities of practitioners. This project is led by the Directorate of Animal Health, Directorate General of Livestock Services (DGLS), Ministry of Agriculture, Republic of Indonesia. Related Downloads: ASEAN Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) For Layers and Broilers – Food Safety Module Policy Brief: Enhancing ASEAN Competitiveness in the livestock and livestock product industry through ASEAN Good Animal Husbandry Practices ASEAN Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHP) – Animal Welfare and Environmental Sustainability Module for Layers, Broilers and...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Agriculture, Projects
Status: Completed. This project takes off from two previous AADCP I initiatives which produced the ASEAN GAP Standard and the ASEAN GAP Strategic Plan. The ASEAN GAP Standard aims to enhance ASEAN agricultural products quality and competitiveness on the international market as well as on the ASEAN market. To help promote the adoption of ASEAN GAP amongst the ASEAN Member States (AMS) this project supported a scoping and needs assessment study regarding each ASEAN Member States’ situation regarding the ASEAN GAP and develop an implementation mechanism to operationalise the ASEAN GAP Strategic Plan for ensuring that all ASEAN Member States apply the ASEAN GAP standards. This first component of the project concluded in 2015. The second component of this project, which took place in 2017-2018, aims to support implementation of the ASEAN GAP, by defining a common certification and accreditation systems to serve as reference for implementation and application of ASEAN GAP among stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, producers, and consumers in the region. This component produced an Official Control Manual and a Certification Manual, which can be downloaded here. The third and final component of this project developed training program and materials for the ASEAN GAP Certification based on the Manuals. These materials may later serve as reference and basis to develop and implement customized training on ASEAN GAP certification in AMS. Related Downloads: ASEAN GAP Standard Policy Brief: Moving towards Global Recognition of Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN Fruits and Vegetables ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) Certification and Control Manuals...
by Kaisar | Feb 9, 2015 | Agriculture, Projects
Status: Completed In its initial year, this project generated an inventory and review of existing aquaculture standards, regulations and related practices in various ASEAN Member States (AMS). It also included an identification of obstacles and bottlenecks in the development and implementation of GAqP especially in the Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV countries). Through this project, a common ASEAN GAqP guidelines based on globally accepted standards and a strategic plan for its operationalisation and sustainability is now available. In order to operationalise the GAqP guidelines at both national and regional levels, promoting better understanding and capacities of AMS towards effective implementation of these standards/guidelines, is crucial. In 2019-2010, this project supported the development of a training program and training materials for use of aquaculture extension workers/trainers that will contribute to better understanding and utilisation of the ASEAN GAqP. These materials may later serve as reference and basis to develop and implement customized training on ASEAN GAqP in AMS. This support aims to improve the understanding and capacities of AMS government officials to harmonise and promote uptake of ASEAN GAqP. The output of this support are: i) A generic training program/curriculum based on the ASEAN Guidelines on Good Aquaculture Practices for Food Fish; and ii) A detailed (step by step) Trainers’ Guide. During the development of these documents, a pilot training was conducted in Penang, Malaysia from February 3-6, 2020 to test the draft training materials and obtain feedback from representatives of aquaculture and fisheries agencies from AMS. Feedback from the pilot training was then used to finalise the draft version of the Trainers’ Guide and PPT materials. For more inf0rmation, please...
