The soybean value chain in Ghana: Analysis and strategy design 2026–2032
2026
This FAO–UNIDO analysis examines soybean, Ghana’s special agricultural product under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. It highlights insufficient domestic production, limited quality seed and underused processing capacity. It recommends increasing productivity, improving seed and storage systems, expanding processing and connecting producers more effectively with markets.
The potato value chain in Lesotho: Analysis and strategy design 2024–2033
2026
This FAO–UNIDO analysis examines potato, Lesotho’s special agricultural product under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. It highlights favourable growing conditions but finds that low productivity, poor seed access and inadequate storage constrain the sector. It recommends strengthening seed systems, climate-smart production, storage, processing and markets.
The banana value chain in Malawi: Analysis and strategy design 2023–2028
2026
This FAO–UNIDO analysis examines banana, Malawi’s special agricultural product under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative. It identifies disease, limited healthy planting materials, high production costs and post-harvest losses as key constraints. It recommends improving disease management, production, processing and market access to build a more competitive value chain.
One Country One Priority Product at Five: Celebrating the Impact; Growing the Future
2026
This publication reflects the commitment, expertise and dedication of many individuals and institutions across the OCOP initiative. Over the past five years, OCOP has evolved into a global movement, driven by FAO Members, governments, farmers, producers’ organizations, value chain actors, research institutions, development partners and private-sector stakeholders working to promote the sustainable development of SAPs.
One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Food Book: Nutritious culinary journeys through Bhutan, Cambodia, Nepal and Papua New Guinea
2025
The OCOP food book highlights how special agricultural products like quinoa, cardamom, mango, and vanilla can be integrated into daily diets. It serves as both an educational tool and a practical guide to promote healthier eating, preserve cultural heritage, and support resilient, sustainable food systems in the region.
Market Intelligence Series - Fiji: Turmeric
2025
Fiji is the world’s fourth largest exporter of the spice. Turmeric exports by Fiji are highly concentrated, with 98.2 percent going to the United States of America alone in 2023. The robust performance of the turmeric sector in Fiji, with a well-developed value chain and strong demand for its organically-certified turmeric valued for its high curcumin content and health benefits, has significant growth potential. Market diversification is crucial for resilience.
Market Intelligence Series - Tonga: Sweet Yam
2026
Tonga’s exports of yam declined in value from USD 1.83 million in 2017 to USD 0.33 million in 2023, despite growing global demand. New Zealand, Australia and (the) United States of America accounted for 97.6 percent of Tonga’s yam exports, indicating the lack of a well-diversified export market. Non-tariff barriers rather than tariffs in major markets such as (the) United States of America, Canada and New Zealand are major challenges to increasing Tonga’s yam exports.
Report of the Inception Workshop of FAO Global Project: Sustainable Development of Date Palm in Iraq under the One Country One Priority Product Initiative through the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme Baghdad, Iraq, 27–29 January 2026
2026
This report summarizes the proceedings of the Inception Workshop for the FAO Global Project “Sustainable Development of Date Palm in Iraq under the One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative through the FAO–China South-South Cooperation Programme (SSC),” held from 27 to 29 January 2026 in Baghdad, Iraq.
The potato value chain in Lesotho
2026
The Factsheet on the potato sector in Lesotho details the development roadmap for the country's special agricultural product under the FAO OCOP initiative. It highlights how strengthening this emerging value chain can overcome current productivity constraints to enhance national food security, improve nutrition, and create inclusive rural employment opportunities.
The banana value chain in Malawi
2026
The Factsheet on the banana value chain in Malawi details the upgrading strategy for the country's special agricultural product under the FAO OCOP initiative. It provides a comprehensive look at how improving plant health, promoting modern farming practices, and expanding value-added processing will transform the sector into a competitive, climate-adapted, and self-sufficient engine for economic growth.
The soybean value chain in Ghana
2026
The Factsheet on Ghana’s soybean value chain highlights the vast potential of the country's special agricultural product under the FAO OCOP initiative. It provides key insights into resolving current market constraints to lower import dependency, boost domestic consumption, and support a highly competitive agrifood system.
The table grape value chain in the Republic of Moldova
2026
The Factsheet on the Republic of Moldova's table grape value chain outlines the transformation strategy for the country's special agricultural product under the FAO OCOP initiative. It highlights actionable pathways to overcome climate and market challenges, aiming to upgrade infrastructure, empower smallholder farmers, and boost export value by 60% over the next decade.
India: modernizing traditional camel rearing, milk processing and marketing
2025
This publication highlights the development of the camel milk value chain in India. It demonstrates how strengthening value chains, promoting nutritional benefits, and supporting rural producers can enhance livelihoods while preserving traditional practices and advancing sustainable agrifood systems.
Report of the Inception Workshop of FAO Global Project on promotion of One Country One Priority Product initiative through the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme, 8–10 July 2025
2026
This report captures the proceedings of the inception workshop of the FAO global project "Promotion of the OCOP initiative through the FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme (SSC), held from 8 to 10 July 2025. The event highlighted the importance of sustainable value chain of special agricultural products in building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems.
Flexible Voluntary Contribution: Annual progress report 2024
2025
The report captures the key achievements of the Flexible Voluntary Contribution (FVC), in terms of both its role as a pooled fund for non-earmarked and softly earmarked contributions from FAO partners and the implementation of development projects through FVC-funded subprogrammes.
Unleashing Rural Transformation : Lessons from the one commune one product initiative of Viet Nam for agrifood systems transformation in Africa
2025
This policy brief was developed to provide actionable insights for African policymakers, development agencies, and stakeholders in the agrifood system. It showcases Viet Nam’s successful One Commune One Product (OCOP) initiative as a replicable model for promoting rural economic transformation. The brief responds to the growing demand for inclusive, sustainable, and locally driven solutions that integrate agriculture, cultural heritage, tourism, and small-scale entrepreneurship.
Factsheet: Peru - Native potatoes
2024
Factsheet on Peru's special agricultural product potatoes - a cornerstone of Peruvian agriculture and culture. Peru is home to more than 3 000 varieties of potatoes, a testament to the country's rich agricultural biodiversity and ancestral farming knowledge. Native potatoes are not only vital for local food security but also represent a unique opportunity to promote sustainable agricultural practices and celebrate Peru’s cultural heritage.
Factsheet: Colombia - Raw sugar cane
2024
Factsheet on Colombia's special agricultural production sugar cane (panela). Colombia is not only preserving a key element of its agricultural heritage but also contributing to global sustainability goals by fostering green development, improving community resilience, and ensuring the long-term viability of raw sugar cane production. The factsheet is also available in Spanish.
Report of the Launch Event and Workshop on the Implementation of One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) Initiative for Pacific Island Countries
2025
This report summarizes the outcomes of the workshop on the implementation of the FAO One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) initiative in Pacific Island countries, held in Nanjing, China from 16 to 22 October 2024. Key discussions focused on improving agricultural production, storage, processing, and marketing to enhance the livelihoods of farmers and food chain actors, while also contributing to food security and nutrition in the Pacific region.
Report of the First FAO Technical Workshop on the Implementation of One Country One Priority Product Initiative for Demonstration Countries - Sanya, China 15–18 July 2024
2025
More than 120 participants from 16 demonstration countries as well as China came together to share knowledge and sustainable development strategies for special agricultural products during a One Country One Priority Product (OCOP) workshop now highlighted in a new report.