STRATEGIC PLAN OF ACTION ON ASEAN COOPERATION IN COCOA SECTOR UNDER VIENTIANE ACTION PLAN 2005-2010 SECTOR SUB-SECTOR RESPONSIBLE

WORKING GROUP STRATEGIC THRUST 2 ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Enhancement of intra- and extra ASEAN trade and longterm 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 and Arbitration Panel. 1.2.2 Establishment of quality standards for ASEAN cocoa. 1.2.3 Establishment of guidelines on regulatory measures to control quality i. Issue of Food Safety 1.2.4 Harmonization of phytosanitary measures for cocoa beans and products. 1.2.5 Establishment of good labour and environmental
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ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES

WORK SCHEDULE 2005 - 2010

COORDINATOR Singapore & Indonesia

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ACTIVITIES

ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES practices.

WORK SCHEDULE

COORDINATOR

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 1.3 Negotiation with ASEAN trading partners to reduce tariffs or remove any non-tariff barriers (NTBs) imposed on ASEAN cocoa products i. Joint efforts to counter campaigns against 1.3.1 Status on the issue of market access for cocoa beans and cocoa products to the EU and USA. 1.3.2 Addressing issues of the high import tariffs on cocoa products by China, India and
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ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Strengthening ASEAN's cooperation and joint approaches in addressing issues and problems affecting trade in the region's cocoa products.

ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES

WORK SCHEDULE 2005 2010

COORDINATOR Indonesia

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ACTIVITIES ASEAN products. ii. Joint negotiations to overcome discriminatory non-tariff barriers (NTBs) and unfair trade practices imposed by importing countries.

ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES other selected countries.

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COORDINATOR

2.

Strengthening joint positions in addressing non-trade 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.

2005 2010

Indonesia

STRATEGIC THRUST 4:

DEVELOPMENT, ACCELERATION OF TRANSFER AND ADOPTION OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES ACTIVITIES 1.1 Development and implementation of collaborative training and extension programmes among ASEAN Member Countries with special emphasis on enhancement of the participatory approach. ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 1.1.1 Project on Cocoa Pod Borers Management using Biological Control Agents and Host Plant Resistance Materials. 1.1.2 To address growers awareness and sustained
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ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Strengthening programmes in agriculture and agro forestry research and development, technology transfer, training and extension to increase productivity of cocoa.

WORK SCHEDULE 2005 2010

COORDINATOR Malaysia

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ACTIVITIES

ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES adoption of effective technologies through growers direct involvement and capacity building programmes. 1.1.3 Proposed trials on selected cocoa progeny in selected ASEAN region. 1.1.4 Organise seminar / workshop to share advances made in upstream and downstream activities. 1.1.5 Training and exchange of technical expertise and research materials.

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1.2 Establishment and maintenance of an information network for ASEAN Member Countries in cocoa technology transfer, training and extension programmes

1.2.1

Establishment of the ACC cocoa database.

2005 - 2010

Malaysia

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STRATEGIC THRUST 5: ENHANCEMENT OF PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT ACTION PROGRAMME 1. Continuous consultation with the private sector at all meetings of working groups. ACTIVITIES 1.1 Enhancement of private sector involvement in joint product promotion schemes i. Continuous participation of the private sector in the meetings of the joint committee on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme and in meetings of all its National Focal Points Working Group. ASEAN COCOA CLUB ACTIVITIES 1.1.1 Identification of enterprises for strategic alliances. WORK SCHEDULE 2005 2010 COORDINATOR All Member Countries

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