On 26 November 2021, AFSIS Secretariat had the opportunity to attended the virtual Final Workshop under the ASEAN-Japan Project (JAIF Project): Science Based Information Sharing Derived from Earth Observation Satellites for Agriculture Management in the ASEAN Region conducted by the Japan Space Forum (JSF).
The representatives from AFSIS Secretariat includes Dr. Waraporn Saelee, AFSIS Manager, Ms. Poufai Khukhuntin, Project Coordinator, and Ms. Ploypailin Na Nakorn, Technical Staff.
The objectives of this Final Workshop were to report achievement of this project and share knowledge obtained through the training programs, to report achievement and outcome from this capacity building project, to report the latest application activities by using satellite data from proponents (LAPAN and ICALRD/MOA) and technical partner (JAXA), and to raise awareness among main stakeholders about the project, practical usage of space based agromet information and identify areas of possible engagement with other stakeholders such as non‐government organizations.
During the session, the notable presentation was given by Dr. Waraporn Saelee, AFSIS Manager, under the topic “Toward practical usage of space based agromet information” as well as expressed the sincere appreciation to JSF for their contributions.
This meeting marks the successful outcomes of the JAIF Project as well as being a great chance to exchange and discuss the view on this matter.
On 19-20 February 2025, the AFSIS Secretariat attended the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Council held in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from the APTERR Council, ASEAN Plus Three countries, ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the APTERR Secretariat, and the AFSIS Secretariat to discuss crucial topics related to food security and rice reserves.
From 10-14 February 2025, the AFSIS Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion, and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (EPIS), successfully hosted the Invitational Workshop on the Project for Establishing a Real-Time ASEAN Food Security Information System and Development of Human Resources. The event took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, bringing together representatives from 5 target countries Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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On 24 January 2025, AFSIS Secretariat join the meeting in collaboration with The APTERR Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the successfully co-organised a hybrid workshop on “Building Resilient Rice Market and Robust Policy Framework in Asia” The event brought fostering meaningful discussions on strengthening food security and stabilizing rice markets through effective policy strategies.
During 22 - 24 January 2025, The ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Secretariat, in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (RESTEC), and Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), successfully conducted the Inception Workshops, the 1st Seminars for Executive Officials, the 1st Hands-on Training Courses for Agricultural Statisticians and Technical Staff held in Bangkok and Chonburi Province.
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