Date: April 22 – 25, 2024 / Location: Bangkok, Thailand

SANASA International, Sri Lanka was proud to participate as the representative in the Empowering Farmer Organizations Workshop held in Bangkok from April 22nd to 25th, 2024. Organized by the Asia Pacific Farmers Program/Farmers Organizations for Asia (APFP/FO4A), this strategic workshop was aimed at enhancing the commercial viability of Farmer Organizations (FOs) across the Asia-Pacific region.

Led by the IFAD specialist Prof. Danilo Songco, the workshop addressed critical challenges and opportunities facing FOs in achieving economic sustainability. SANASA International played an active role in discussions and activities focused on deepening the understanding of commercialization, developing assessment tools for FOs, and designing capacity-building frameworks.

Our participation in interactive sessions, presentations, and field exposure visits provided valuable insights and practical experiences. It was a privilege to collaborate with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of strategies to strengthen FOs’ market linkages, secure financing, optimize business systems, and foster investment readiness.

The workshop culminated in an APFP-FO4A National Implementing Agencies (NIAs) regional meeting on April 25th, where SANASA International had the opportunity to share updates, exchange best practices, and contribute to regional project strategies for 2024-2025.

SANASA International, Sri Lanka is committed to leveraging the outcomes of this workshop to empower farmer communities, promote sustainable agricultural development, and drive economic prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Please take a look at the Asia-Pacific Farmers’ Forum Facebook page for additional information.