Preparation Meeting for the Establishment of Asia Regional Organic Alliance
Client:
Asian Leadership
Dates:
June 2012
Status:
Ongoing
Project Challenge:
Geo regional self-organisation is considered important for the advancement of Organics internationally. Asia is an emerging economic powerhouse with diverse eco types and markets. However in contrast Asia is still the home of some of the world's poorest farming families. How leaders of the region self-organise to co-ordinate growth and demand whilst ensuring the principles and practices of Organic system approaches prevail whilst meeting local needs is considered.
Our Role:
Through decades of work in Asia and family connection Brendan Hoare is considered a 'son-in-law' of Asia.
Main role was with:
- Assistance with participatory processes, decision making and record keeping;
- Strategic advice on impact of decisions made and global trends;
- Proxy position of Taiwan during the absence of its representative.
Outcomes & Benefits:
- Formation of IFOAM Asia with active working group;
- Critiquing of outcomes and strategic direction;
- On-going support and assistance with publications.
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