OCOP Webinar: Sustainable Value Chain of Jackfruit
Thursday, 04 July 2024, 10:00-11:45 (CEST)/14:00-15:45 (Bangladesh time)
Hybrid Event, 04/07/2024
Join us for this insightful webinar, organized by the FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Secretariat in collaboration with the FAO Country Office in Bangladesh, and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Government of Bangladesh. The focus of this episode is on the sustainable value chain of jackfruit, which is the special agricultural product of Bangladesh.
This event aims to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and lessons learned in the sustainable production, processing, and marketing of jackfruit in Bangladesh. It serves as an opportunity to inform and inspire other countries interested in promoting jackfruit or other special agricultural products through the OCOP initiative.
Participants in this webinar will gain insights into sustainable jackfruit value chains, including case studies and lessons from Bangladesh based on ongoing research and institutional developments. The webinar will also explore the pivotal roles of micro and small-scale entrepreneurs, the private sector, and the significance of Geographical Indication Environment & Sustainability (GIES) in expanding its global market presence. The event will conclude with a general discussion involving various stakeholders.
Following the webinar, there will be an opening of the Jackfruit Fair scheduled to take place from June 4th to June 6th at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) premises in Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This fair will be open to the public and aims to promote entrepreneurship in the jackfruit market, showcasing both fresh and processed products.
FAO launched the OCOP initiative in September 2021 to support countries in developing sustainable value chains for selected SAPs, which are unique products with special characteristics tied to their geography and culture. The initiative helps countries identify products that fit their specific production systems and unlock the potential of their special products by getting access to new markets regionally and globally. Since its inception, over 85 countries from all five FAO regions have expressed strong interest in the sustainable promotion of more than 54 products.
Target Participants
- Agronomists/professionals
- Government officials
- Researchers and expert technicians
- Private sector representatives
- FAO Regional and National Focal Points
- Farmers
- Academics and students
Moderator: Mr Yurdi Yasmi, Deputy-Executive Secretary of the OCOP Secretariat and Special Coordinator, Plant Production and Protection Division, FAO.
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This webinar is organized by the FAO OCOP Secretariat, FAO Country Office and the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Bangladesh.