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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: Camel Milk
OCOP in RAP: Lao PDR
Lao PDR: Tea
OCOP in RAP: India
India: Millet
OCOP in RAP: Bhutan
Bhutan: Quinoa
Countries Initiatives on Special Agricultural Products (SAPs)
Countries Special Agricultural Products (SAPs) Videos
Good Practices
Indonesia: Upgrading bulk cocoa into fine cocoa
25/01/2024

The case study highlights how Indoensia focused on fermentation to increase quality of cocoa beans by setting on quality standards, providing training...

Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability: wide application in diverse agroecological zones and special agricultural products in China
23/01/2024

The case study focuses on how Geographical Indications Environment & Sustainability (GIES) standard system/ methodology can be widely applicable...

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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, 05/10/2022

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, 06/10/2022

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...

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News
FAO launches new global project to scale-up One Country One Priority Product Initiative
04/04/2024
Key stakeholders and representatives from 11 project countries convened virtually to launch a new project aimed at expanding the FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative. The inception workshop, held on 3 April 2024, focused on discussing project objectives, expected outputs and major activities, as well as reviewing the detailed work plan and budget for the project implementation. 
Leveraging Science and Innovation for OCOP implementation in Asia and the Pacific – APRC37
19/02/2024

Science and innovative technologies can speed up efficient, resilient, sustainable and inclusive development of value chains of geographically-specific special agricultural products (SAPs), helping bring about much-needed transformation of agrifood systems, enhancing smal...

Undervalued but nutritious foods to get boost from new geographical and environmental traceability tool in Asia and the Pacific
19/02/2024
FAO and China’s oldest land and environmental research institute signed an agreement today to harness an innovative geographical and environmental traceability tool that will  link consumers and growers of special agricultural products (SAPs) to promote their unique qualities and cultural importance.
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