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 RAI Guidelines
The ASEAN Guidelines on Promoting Responsible Investment in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (ASEAN RAI) is the official document adopted by the ASEAN Ministers of Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) in October 2018. The document includes the 10 individual Guidelines, which cover topics from food security to climate change mitigation to regional cooperation. The adoption of these Guidelines provides the license to operate for the 2020 – 2030 Action Plan. The Guidelines were written with input from 200+ comments from private, public and civil society sector stakeholders, and are targeted at ASEAN Member States.
Summary Brochures
The ASEAN Guidelines Brochure provides a condensed overview of the official ASEAN RAI document. The brochure includes: 1) Objectives of the ASEAN RAI, 2) Details on the “what” and “how” of the 10 principles, and 3) Roles for other stakeholders including agribusinesses, financial institutions, civil society and farmer organizations.
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Reports and Guidance
July 2019: Workshop on Operationalizing the Action Plan
This workshop brought together more than 60 key decision-makers from the public, private and civil society sectors to (1) establish consensus on the ASEAN RAI and its Action Plan, (2) learn from one another through discussions on challenges and opportunities and (3) generate new ideas for interested stakeholders to implement in support of the ASEAN RAI. This report provides an overview of the main takeaways and outcomes of the workshop.
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