STRATEGIC PLAN OF ACTION ON ASEAN COOPERATION IN COCOA SECTOR UNDER VIENTIANE ACTION PLAN 19992004 SECTOR SUBSECTOR RESPONSIBLE

WORKING GROUP STRATEGIC THRUST 2 ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Enhancement of intra and extra ASEAN trade and long term competitiveness of ASEAN's cocoa products/ commodities : : : : COCOA TRADE PROMOTION OF COCOA AND PRIVATE PARTICIPATION NATIONAL FOCAL POINTS WORKING GROUP FOR COCOA ENHANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS OF ASEAN COCOA ACTIVITIES 1.1 Monitoring of the implementation of the CEPT Scheme for AFTA for cocoa 1.2 Intensification of cooperation in production and processing technology development and transfer and enhancement of development, harmonization and adoption of quality standards for products 1.2.1 Formulation of an ASEAN Cocoa Contract 1.2.2 Generic Promotion to increase Cocoa Consumption in the ASEAN countries 1.2.3 Establishment of quality standards for ASEAN cocoa 1.2.4 Establishment of guidelines on regulatory measures to control quality i. Issue of Food Safety 1.2.5 Harmonization of
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SUBACTIVITIES

WORK SCHEDULE 19992004

COORDINATOR Singapore & Indonesia

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SUBACTIVITIES phytosanitary measures for cocoa products

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2. Conduct of study to strengthen competitiveness of ASEAN cocoa in international markets

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Specification of problems and constraints facing production of cocoa in view of competitiveness in international markets

19992004

Singapore & Indonesia

STRATEGIC THRUST 3:

ENHANCEMENT OF ASEAN COOPERATION AND JOINT APPROACHES IN INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL ISSUES ACTIVITIES 1.1 Identification of emerging issues and problems affecting trade in ASEAN cocoa products and formulate joint strategies /positions to enhance ASEAN's competitive posture and to sustain the expansion of ASEAN's exports to international markets 1.2 Seek closer cooperation, through relevant ASEAN bodies, with trading partners on market access for ASEAN cocoa products SUBACTIVITIES WORK SCHEDULE 19992004 COORDINATOR Philippines

ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Strengthening ASEAN's cooperation and joint approaches in addressing issues and problems affecting trade in the region's coca products

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ACTIVITIES 1.3 Negotiation with ASEAN trading partners to reduce tariffs or remove any nontariff barriers (NTBs) imposed on ASEAN cocoa products

SUBACTIVITIES 1.3.1 Status on the issue of market access for cocoa beans and cocoa products to the EU 1.3.2 Issue of the high import tariffs on cocoa products imposed by China and India

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2. Strengthening joint positions in addressing nontrade issues at international fora to protect the interest of ASEAN Member Countries

2.1 Coordinating and strengthening joint positions on international and regional fora and organizations such as WTO, FAO, APEC, CODEX and ASEAN Dialogue Partners 2.2 Pursuing common positions on international cocoa issues

2.1.1 Coordinating and strengthening joint position on codex issues on cocoa and cocoa products

19992004

Philippines

STRATEGIC THRUST 4:

DEVELOPMENT, ACCELERATION OF TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ACTIVITIES 1.1 Identification of technologies available in the region and elsewhere for possible adoption in ASEAN Member Countries SUBACTIVITIES 1.1.1 Project on Cocoa Pod Borers Management by using Biological Agents and Plant Resistant Materials WORK SCHEDULE 19992004 COORDINATOR Malaysia & Vietnam

ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Conduct of collaborative research to develop new/improved technology in agricultural production, post harvest and processing activities and sharing of

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ACTION PROGRAMME research results and available technology

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SUBACTIVITIES 1.1.2 Proposed collaboration on the improvement of quality of cocoa beans through fermentation and drying technologies for smallholders

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1.2 Development of a mechanism(s) for collaborative R&D efforts for cocoa production in ASEAN 2. Strengthening programmes in cocoa technology transfer, training and extension to increase productivity of cocoa 2.1 Development and implementation of collaborative training and extension programmes among ASEAN Member Countries, with special emphasis on enhancement of the participatory approach 2.2 Establishment and maintenance of an information network for ASEAN Member Countries in cocoa technology transfer, training and extension programmes 19992004 2.1.1 Organise seminar/workshop to share advances made in upstream and downstream activities 2.1.2 Training and Exchange of Technical Expertise and Research Materials 2.2.1 Establishment of the ACC cocoa database Malaysia & Vietnam

STRATEGIC THRUST 5:

ENHANCEMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT

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WORK SCHEDULE 19992004

COORDINATOR All Member Countries

1. Collaboration in the 1.1 Identification and linkages of establishment of a networking national information centres system to promote investment (or focal points) for and joint venture opportunities investments including in ASEA guidelines in cocoa

2. Establishment of strategic alliances among the private sector

2.1 Establishment of strategic alliances among cocoa cooperatives in ASEAN

2.1.1 Identification of enterprises for strategic alliances

19992004

All Member Countries

3. Continuous consultation with the private sector at all meetings of working groups, SOMAMAF and AMAF, particularly with regard to trade issues in international and regional fora 4. Promotion of private sector investment in ASEAN

3.1 Participation of private sector in relevant sessions of SOM AMAF, ASOF and AMAF 3.2 Enhancement of private sector involvement in joint product promotion schemes 4.1 Study to identify high impact investment opportunities in key areas under the cocoa sectors of ASEAN and to provide essential information for investment decisions on these opportunities

19992004

All Member Countries

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All Member Countries

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All Member Countries

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