15-AG-04-GE-TRC-B e-Learning Course on Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for Greater Market Access Mitsuo NAKAMURA Program Officer, Agricultural Department, Asian Productivity Organization

1. Project on GAP (1) Title: e-Learning Course on Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) for Greater Market Access

1. Project on GAP (2) Schedule: (Session 1) 13 to 15 October 2015 (Session 2) 4 to 6 November 2015 Venue: (Session 1) Bangladesh, India, IR Iran, Mongolia, and Sri Lanka (Session 2) Cambodia, Nepal, Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, and Vietnam

2. Background (1) With international trade in food booming, consumers are increasingly concerned about food safety and how food is produced and how it is handled within supply chains. Farmers are increasingly required to use production methods that reduce the impact of agricultural practices on the environment, their use of agrochemicals, and make efficient use of natural resources (land and water). GAP could be the solution for producers seeking to address consumer concerns in domestic and foreign markets.

2. Background (2) The development and adoption of GAP have become increasingly important in light of increasing regional and international trade in food products and growing consciousness of consumers. The lack of harmonization between GAP schemes among countries and scarcity of affordable certification systems have often led to increased confusion and higher certification costs for farmers and exporters.

2. Background (3) An understanding of the principles and standards of GAP and benchmarking of national GAP against GLOBALGAP are essential so that stakeholders in various APO member countries can improve agricultural practices, facilitate exports, and reduce the cost of multiple audits by meeting established GAP standards.

3. Project Objectives To enhance participants’ understanding of the benefits and importance of GAP for increasing access of agrifood products to international markets To familiarize participants with the GAP concept, adoption process, and certification methodology To review the status of and procedures for benchmarking of national GAP with other internationally recognized GAP standards

4. Scope and Methodology (1) The distance-learning course consists of a combination of videoconferencing and off-line sessions such as online lectures, on-line discussions, on-line presentations of country case studies, off-line group exercises, and written examination.

4. Scope and Methodology (2) The modules to be covered are: General concepts and basic requirements of GAP systems GAP and GLOBALGAP and their importance in the global trade Support systems for the dissemination and sustainability of GAP implementation Benchmarking national GAP schemes against GLOBALGAP

4. Scope and Methodology (3) This program is designed for: Government officers, managers of farms/firms, academics, professional staff of quality assurance/certification bodies, or consultants involved in planning, development, implementation, and promotion of GAP and GLOBALGAP.

5. Resource Person Mr. Chan Seng Kit, Managing Director, K-Farm Sdn Bhd, Selangor Darul Eshan, Malaysia Dr. Friedrich Luedeke, Senior Expert / Training, Sales and Marketing, GLOBALG.A.P., Koeln, Germany Mr. Yasuaki Takeda, Managing Director, Asia GAP Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan

6. Program (1) Day 1 (1), Wednesday, 4 November 2015 Presentation 1: Good Agriculture Practices: The Asian Perspectives - Why Farmers in Asia Needs to Adopt GAP? (by Mr. Chan Seng Kit) Presentation 2: General Concepts and Basic Requirements of GAP Systems (Food Safety and Sustainable Food Production)

6. Program (2) Day 1 (2), Wednesday, 4 November 2015 Presentation 3: Good Agriculture Practices: The Global Perspectives - The Benefits of Global Gap Certification for Farmers and Traders Seeking to Sell their Agricultural Products in International Markets (by Dr. Friedrich Luedeke)

6. Program (3) Day 1 (3), Wednesday, 4 November 2015 Presentation 4: An Overview of GAP and GLOBALGAP in Germany (by Dr. Friedrich Luedeke) In-country Workshop 1 for Preparation of Country Presentation (Group Exercise)

6. Program (4) Day 2 (1), Thursday, 5 November 2015 Presentation 5: Japan Good Agricultural Practices (JGAP) and its Requirements (by Mr. Yasuaki Takeda) Presentation 6: Case Studies of Impact of GAP on Farm Productivity in Japan (by Mr. Yasuaki Takeda)

6. Program (5) Day 2 (2), Thursday, 5 November 2015 Presentation 7: GLOBALGAP Regulations and Certification Process for Fruits and Vegetables (by Dr. Friedrich Luedeke) Presentation 8: Harmonization of National GAP with GLOBALGAP and Other Initiatives of GLOBALGAP

6. Program (6) Day 2 (3), Thursday, 5 November 2015 Presentation 9: GAP Implementation Issues , Challenges and Areas for Future Action (by Mr. Chan Seng Kit) In-country Workshop 2 for Preparation of Country Presentation (Group Exercise)

6. Program (7) Day 3 (1), Friday, 6 November 2015 In-country Workshop 3 for Preparation of Country Presentation (Group Exercise) Country Presentation, and Assessment of Country Presentations (by Resource Persons)

6. Program (8) Day 3 (2), Friday, 6 November 2015 Interaction with Participants: Clarifications, Questions and Answers, Suggestions (by Resource Persons) Closing Session Written Examination (managed by National Coordinators)

Thank you for your kind attention.