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Regional Knowledge Platform on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) in Asia and the Pacific

Supporting the sustainable development of Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) in Asia and the Pacific

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region have rich experience in Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) development and expressed strong desire to share knowledge on SAPs development. Responding to the request of Member States in the region, hosted by FAO's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the OCOP Regional Knowledge Platform aims to promote technical and institutional innovations that strengthen the sustainable development of SAPs. Through knowledge sharing on best practices and innovations such as Geographical Indications (GI), One Village One Products (OVOP) and other approaches, the Regional Platform on OCOP will prepare the sector to take advantage of, and shape the new opportunities presented by agri-food systems transformation.

The Regional Knowledge Platform is intended for a wide range of users, from Governments to private sector, from international organizations to academia and civil society, all of which need access to qualified knowledge on SAPs. The Regional Knowledge Platform also welcomes contributions of all interested stakeholders who are willing to share their materials for knowledge sharing. 

Read more about the rationale and background of OCOP

  • Strengthened food and nutrition security
  • Improved income and livelihoodst
  • Improved sustainable and inclusive value chains through better production, processing, marketing, and consumption
  • Increased climate resilience and environmental sustainability
  • Strengthened partnerships

Under the leadership of the Assistant Director-General of FAO's Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, the regional coordination task force for OCOP in Asia-Pacific consist of the OCOP focal point and technical officers and specialists from diverse disciplines, who are engaged to ensure successful implementation and active collaboration of OCOP in the region.

OCOP in Asia and the Pacific
OCOP in RAP: Viet Nam
Viet Nam: Honey
OCOP in RAP: Fiji
Fiji: Turmeric
OCOP in RAP: Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Poultry
OCOP in RAP: Cook Islands
Cook Islands: Taro
OCOP in RAP: Samoa
Samoa: Cocoa
OCOP in RAP: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Red Rice
OCOP in RAP: Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Cassava
OCOP in RAP: Nepal
Nepal: Large Cardamom
OCOP in RAP: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Vanilla
OCOP in RAP: Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Jackfruit
OCOP in RAP: Indonesia
Indonesia: Banana
OCOP in RAP: Cambodia
Cambodia: Mango
OCOP in RAP: Pakistan
Pakistan: Chilgoza pine nuts
OCOP in RAP: Mongolia
Mongolia: Yak Cheese
OCOP in RAP: Lao PDR
Lao PDR: Tea
OCOP in RAP: India
India: Millet
OCOP in RAP: Bhutan
Bhutan: Quinoa
Good Practices
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How global branding like GI ensures trade and local development – the case of Cambodia’s Premium Kampot Pepper
01/09/2022

Kampot pepper has not only expanded export volume to new high-value markets, but also gained a significant price premium following the establishment...

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Protection of crested ibis (Nipponia nippon) habitat with organic black rice in Caoba Village, Yang county, Shaanxi Province of China
31/08/2022

Nearly-extinct crested Ibis (Nipponia nippon) habitat is protected through trinity harmonious development of organic industry, eco-tourism and targeted...

Events

5/10

2022

High-level Launch Event for the FAO Regional Knowledge Platform on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok (Thailand), Hybrid Event, 05/10/20

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region has rich experience in Special Agricultural Products development and expressed strong desire to share knowledge. By mobilizing existing knowledge, expertise and best practices from the Asia-Pacific region and fostering dialogue, learning and collaboration among a diverse array of stakeholders, the FAO Regional Platform on OCOP aims to promote technical and i...

6/10

2022

Side Event Sharing innovative and effective practices on Special Agricultural Product development: One Country One Priority Product for Asia and the Pacific
Bangkok (Thailand), Hybrid Event, 06/10/20

The Global Action on One Country One Piority Product (OCOP), which was announced globally by FAO Director General in 2021, will support countries in their efforts to transform national agrifood systems towards more resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness and efficiency. The country-led approach of the initiative relies on developing the value chains for special agricultural products (SAPs) wi...

News
Launch of Regional Knowledge Platform on OCOP to support the transformation of agrifood systems in Asia and the Pacific
06/10/2022
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region have launched an online platform to showcase their priority agricultural products and raise international awareness of their unique qualities to upscale their marketability, the FAO announced today.
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Asia-Pacific countries keen to promote ‘One Country One Priority Product’ to showcase their best agricultural products
10/05/2022
Countries across Asia and the Pacific are joining an initiative to promote and showcase the ‘best of the best’ of their special agricultural products – a move designed to ensure a high level of participation from smallholders to producers to exporters and others all along the value chain.
OCOP in RAP
FAO launches Global Action on One Country One Priority Product
07/09/2021
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today launched its Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product (OCOP). This Action aims to develop green and sustainable value chains for special agricultural products, support small and family farmers reap the full benefits of a global market and ultimately help the transformation of current agri-food systems and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).