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

Inter-regional Knowledge Exchange on OCOP models in Vietnam
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...

Thailand: leading science-based research on food composition and healthy recipe formulation to enhance nutrition
04/07/2023

The case study highlights how the Kingdom of Thailand is focused on improving capacity of Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University (INMU) by utilizing...

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Events

18/11

2025

20/11

2025

Inception Workshop for the Global OCOP Project in Samoa under the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme and Technical Training on the Implementation of OCOP Initiative for the Pacific Islands
18/11/2025 - 20/11/2025

The inception workshop for the Global Project in Samoa under the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme and Technical Training on the Implementation of One Country One Priority Product Initiative for the Pacific region will be organized in Samoa. Samoa is the OCOP project country to lead which will showcase and facilitate the implementation of the OCOP initiative in the region.

10/10

2025

13/10

2025

First FAO Global Exhibition: From Seeds to Foods
10/10/2025 - 13/10/2025

Exhibitors from around the world will take visitors on an informative and entertaining journey of discovery along the value chains of field crops, horticulture, livestock, forestry and fisheries. Visitors will be able to see food production technologies, taste foods from various culinary traditions, hear from diverse agrifood system experts and engage in conversation.

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News
New ground for quinoa in Bhutan
29/12/2025

In less than a decade, quinoa has gone from an obscure Andean grain to a national priority in Bhutan. With backing from the Royal government and support from FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative, farmers have gained the skills to grow this resilient crop and better access markets.

Now cultivation of the “Queen of Grains” is expanding and thriving in Bhutan’s remote mountain villages.

Young professionals carry cardamom success from East to West Nepal
22/12/2025
A week-long learning mission under FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative brought together the government agricultural officers and young researchers for an immersive journey into Nepal’s large cardamom heartland. Through field visits in Ilam and Jhapa, the group explored how decades of experience in Eastern Nepal can guide the crop’s expansion into the western districts of Syangja, Baglung and Myagdi. 
Countries chart priorities to advance special agricultural products, reinforcing national ownership and collaboration
18/12/2025
FAO Member Countries participating in the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative are set to strengthen national ownership, scale practical innovations, and deepen collaboration to advance sustainable value chains for special agricultural products in the coming years. At the 2025 OCOP Global Annual Coordination Meeting on 17 December 2025, participants were urged to continue their “incredible” work in advancing the initiative worldwide.
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