About FAO News Multimedia Main topics Statistics Members Publications

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...

View More
Events

24/11

2026

27/11

2026

2026 Capacity Building Workshop on Nutrition: Advancing OCOP Products Value Addition
Hybrid Event, 24/11/2026 - 27/11/2026

The Capacity Building Workshop on Nutrition: Advancing OCOP Products Value Addition,  jointly organized by the FAO Regional Office for Asia ...

24/11

2026

From Product to Prosperity: How Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization is Transforming OCOP Value Chains
Hybrid Event, 24/11/2026

As part of the Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM), this thematic session will explore how sustainable agricultural mechanization can help unlock the potential of Special Agricultural Products promoted through the FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative.

View More
News
Growing opportunities from special agricultural products
16/10/2026
On its fifth anniversary, a publication was launched to document the results of the OCOP initiative, now a global movement, and look towards its next chapter. The publication, One Country One Priority Product at Five - Celebrating the Impact. Growing the Future., reveals the results achieved by the 94 FAO Members who have joined the FAO-led initiative since it started in September 2021. Governments, farmers, producers’ organizations, value chain actors, research institutions, development partners and private-sector stakeholders are working together to strengthen the value chains of 56 special agricultural products (SAPs). 
Countries and partners celebrate five years of the One Country One Priority Product Initiative and commit to scaling impact
14/10/2026
Senior government officials, policymakers, farmers, researchers, development partners and international organizations gathered at FAO headquarters to mark five years of the  OCOP Initiative, reflecting on achievements to date.  The High-Level Event reviewed progress made since the initiative was launched in 2021 and explored opportunities to scale successful models and accelerate impact for farmers, rural communities and agrifood systems worldwide. 
From coffee and cocoa to quinoa and figs, OCOP products bring global flavours to FAO’s global exhibition
13/10/2026
Special agricultural products from around the world provided visitors with a taste of agricultural diversity at FAO’s second Global Exhibition, From Seeds to Foods at Circo Massimo in Rome. Countries participating in FAO’s One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative showcased their unique agricultural products through vibrant displays, tastings and storytelling. Visitors discovered the people, knowledge, traditions and biodiversity behind the products, as well as their potential to strengthen value chains, improve livelihoods and reach new markets. 
View More