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Human Capacity Development of ASEAN Auditors on GAqP
Iloilo, Philippines – The ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) under Output 3 Activities has concluded a ten-day training course on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for auditors of the ASEAN Member States. This training was conducted in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center Aquaculture Department (SEAFDEC/AQD) in Iloilo, Philippines, from 23 March to 1 April 2026. Recognizing that regional competence requires both a deep intellectual grasp of regulations and a […]
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AJFVC Final Workshop on Advancing Pesticide Residue Analysis in ASEAN
The ASEAN–JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) held its final workshop on Advancing Pesticide Residue Analysis in ASEAN from August 27 to 28, 2026, to identify analytical challenges and establish regional priorities for advancing pesticide residue analysis (PRA) capacity and strengthening food safety systems across Southeast Asia.
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Exploring Public-Private Partnerships: Indonesia Field Visit Case Studies
The ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) under Output 4 team conducted a field visit to examine Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models promoting aggregation and value-addition across Indonesia’s agricultural and fisheries sectors. The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of Indonesia is implementing the “Holding UMKM” program to bridge producers with commercial anchor […]
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AJFVC Initiative to Strengthen Biopesticide Laboratory Capabilities in ASEAN
On 11 May 2026, the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) shared its plans for capacity assessment of biopesticide handling laboratories during the 30th meeting of the Expert Working Group on the Harmonization of Maximum Residue Limits (EWG-MRLs), held via video conference. This initiative aims to discuss and support the establishment of regional biopesticide reference laboratories in response to the growing needs of scientific regulatory framework of biopesticides across ASEAN Member States (AMSs). During […]
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Promoting GAP in Cambodia: A Seminar for Fresh Produce Traders and Supermarkets
Cambodia – As part of the AJFVC initiative to enhance agricultural standards, a pilot activity under the AJFVC Output 1 project team successfully held a seminar aimed at promoting Cambodia’s Good Agricultural Practices (CamGAP) and the ASEAN GAP standards. The event took place in Phnom Penh and brought together 42 participants, including representatives from the […]
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AJFVC Inception Meeting for Activity 3.3: Development of Guidelines for Inspection of Imported Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Products
The Inception Meeting for Activity 3.3—”Development of Guidelines for Inspection of Imported Aquaculture Fish and Fisheries Products”—under the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) was held on 28 April 2026 via video conference. The activity aims to establish practical and effective inspection guidelines for imported aquaculture fish and fisheries products, marking a significant step […]
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Inception Meeting of AJFVC Output 4: Advancing Good Practices and PPP Policy Recommendations
On 11 March 2026, the Inception Meeting for Output 4: Public-Private Partnership (PPP) of the ASEAN-JICA Food Value Chain Development Project (AJFVC) was held via video conference. The meeting was chaired by the ASEAN Secretariat and attended by delegates from the ASEAN Sectoral Working Group on Agricultural Cooperatives (ASWGAC), JICA Headquarters, JICA Overseas Offices across […]
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