2nd International Conference on Agricultural and Rural Development in Southeast Asia

Strengthening Resilience, Equity and Integration in ASEAN Food and Agriculture Systems
12-13 November 2014 • Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines

Thank you for your participation in ARD2014!

We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our partners, participants, speakers, moderators, and exhibitors for making the Second International Conference on Agricultural and Rural Development (ARD2014) in Southeast Asia a success! Your invaluable inputs and active participation greatly enriched the two-day event. We hope that you have gained new knowledge, lessons  and insights as much as we did.

See you in the next ARD Conference!

Conference Downloads

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Conference Summary Report

ARD2014-Book-of-Abstracts

Book of Abstracts

 


*Paper presentations and photos are available for review and download on the Download and Photo Gallery pages.

 

Conference Themes and Topics

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Productivity Improvement

Looks into issues and innovations in farm and fishery technologies and production systems. Read More
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Inclusive Value Chains

Examines the range of processes and transactions in the continuum, with particular focus on greater participation of farmers in value adding to increase farm incomes. Read More
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Sustainability and Poverty Reduction

Deals with sustainable development, addressing implications of agricultural technologies and practices on rural poverty and the environment. Read More
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Food Security and Food Safety

Explores technological and public policy issues on food availability, food access, and food use. Read More
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Institutions and Governance

Examines the issues standing in the way of sound institutions and good governance in the region. Read More
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Regional Cooperation and Integration

Delves into the effects of wider trade in agricultural products in Southeast Asia. Read More
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Plenary Speakers

PLENARY 1
Resilience, Equity, and Regional Integration in Southeast Asian Agriculture
 
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Dr. Cielito F. Habito
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Mr. Tin Htut Oo
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Dr. Hermanto Siregar
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Dr. Suthad Setboonsarng
 
PLENARY 2
In Quest of a Food Secure ASEAN Panel Discussion –
Recipients of the DL Umali Achievement Award in Agricultural Development
 

Dr. Suthad Setboonsarng

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setboonsarngMember, Board of Directors, Cambodia Development Research Institute
Member, Board of Trustees, International Rice Research Institute
suthad.setboonsarng@gmail.com

 

Suthad Setboonsarng is one of Southeast Asia’s top experts in international trade and investment. He has served as a leader in Thailand, ASEAN and in the private sector. His outstanding understanding of business and policy issues is augmented by an unmatched network among Thai and regional leaders. Prior to joining BowerGroupAsia, he was one of three Thailand Trade Representatives, a ministerial rank appointee, serving as a special representative of the Prime Minister of Thailand in coordinating and executing international trade, investment and other related key issues. Known as one of Thailand’s leading technocrats, he was appointed to his position in May 2009. Dr. Suthad is an expert on international trade and customs issues, especially the implementation of trade strategies in ASEAN. He was an ASEAN partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers from 2000 to 2008. In that role, he assisted leading global companies and advised the Thai and ASEAN governments and the United Nations in developing their regional trade and investment policies.

 

Plenary 1: Integration of ASEAN Food and Agricultural System

 

About the Organizer

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SEARCA is one of the 21 regional centers of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Founded on 27 November 1966, SEARCA is mandated to strengthen institutional capacities in agricultural and rural development in Southeast Asia through graduate education, short-term training, research and development, and knowledge management.

Contact Us

For further information and inquiries, please contact:

Acting Program Head
Research and Development
Department, SEARCA
Los Baños, Laguna 4031 Philippines

ard2014@searca.org
Tel: +63 49 536-2287 loc 131