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Regional Knowledge Platform on One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) in Europe and Central Asia

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

Amidst the complex challenges gripping the ECA region in recent times, the imperative to foster resilient and sustainable agrifood systems has surged to the forefront of global and regional agendas.

The 33rd Session of the FAO Regional Conference in May 2022 underscored this urgency, with member states calling for continued support in implementing transformative food system agendas, aligning with sustainable development goals.    

FAO's Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product (OCOP), unveiled by the Director-General in September 2021, serves as a timely framework, responding to the pressing crisis in Food, Energy, and Finance Systems that afflict the region.  

It offers a strategic roadmap, emphasizing the overhaul of agricultural value chains through innovative, sustainable, and inclusive business models tailored to selected products.    

OCOP's holistic approach spans the entirety of agricultural value chains, from production to marketing, fostering collaboration among stakeholders.   Its primary focus is on Special Agricultural Products (SAPs), distinguished by unique qualities that position them for integration into local, national, and global markets.

In the current crisis, the development of sustainable food value chains for these special agricultural products emerges as a necessary alternative strategy in the face of increasingly unreliable markets.   

Read more about the rationale and background of OCOP

To ensure the successful and impactful implementation of the OCOP initiative globally, the OCOP Steering Committee, chaired by the FAO Director-General, was established at FAO headquarters in Rome.

In addition, the OCOP Regional Organizing Group for Europe and Central Asia is being established to organize and coordinate the implementation of initiatives within the region and to support the OCOP Steering Committee.

A National Task Force for each participating Member is envisaged to carry out implementation activities at the country level and to support the Regional Organizing Group.

 

OCOP scheme Global and regional architecture: Global steering committee; regional organizing group; national task forces

  • better food and nutrition security;
  • bolstered income and livelihoods;
  • improved sustainable and inclusive value chains through better production, processing, marketing and consumption;
  • increased climate resilience and environmental sustainability; and
  • strengthened partnerships.
OCOP in Europe and Central Asia
OCOP in ECA: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan: apples

OCOP in ECA: Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan: sweet cherry

OCOP in ECA: Türkiye

Türkiye: figs

OCOP in ECA: Tajikistan

Tajikistan: apricots

OCOP in ECA: Serbia

Serbia: raspberries

OCOP in ECA: Moldova

Moldova: table grapes

OCOP in ECA: Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: walnuts
OCOP in ECA: Georgia
Georgia: specialty wines
OCOP in ECA: Armenia
Armenia: greens
OCOP in ECA: Albania
Albania: chestnuts
Countries Initiatives on Special Agricultural Products (SAPs)
Building resilient agrifood systems with One Country One Priority Product in Europe and Central Asia
Events

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International Forum on Landlocked Developing Countries: Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals
05/09/2024 - 06/09/2024

The International High-Level Forum on Landlocked Developing Countries on Food Security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is organized jointly by the Government of Uzbekistan and FAO on 5 to 6 September in Tashkent. The Forum seeks to gather key actors in Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and support international institutions to share experiences and discuss common challenges.&...

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2024

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2024

ERC34 Agrilnnovate Exhibition
14/05/2024 - 17/05/2024

The Agrilnnovate Exhibition is organized from 14 to 17 May 2024 at the Atrium of FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, under the umbrella of the 34th Session of the Regional Conference for Europe (ERC34), hosted by the Republic o...

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News
Uzbekistan promotes the FAO One Country One Priority Product initiative
30/10/2024
Sweet cherry was selected as Uzbekistan's priority product emphasizing its role in strengthening food security, supporting small farmers, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. On 25 October 2024, Uzbekistan organized the first meeting of the Technical Working Group to support the National Task Force for the implementation of the OCOP initiative.
Regional group set to promote special agricultural products in Europe and Central Asia
20/09/2024

The first meeting of the Regional Organizing Group for One Country One Priority Product initiative in Europe and Central Asia gathered experts and stakeholders to coordinate efforts for sustainable development of special agricultural products in the region

Analysis of the table grape value chain will provide a roadmap for sector growth
10/07/2024
A landmark workshop held recently launched a project that will transform the table grape sector in the Republic of Moldova to be more sustainable, resilient and competitive. The workshop brought together 70 key partners, including producers, processors, retailers, government officials, and representatives from international organizations to exchange views and share expectations of the project outputs. 
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