On 2 April 2024, the AFSIS Secretariat had an opportunity to visit the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), Ministry of Interior, Thailand. The primary focus of the meeting was to gather insights on several key aspects related to emergency information-sharing mechanism of the DDPM.
The contents of the meeting which included procedures of criteria of data collection, situation monitoring, data analysis, report system and publication as well as cooperation with relevant international organizations.
During the Meeting, Dr. Sumanya Ngandee, an AFSIS Manager, introduced the overview of AFSIS’ s operations and informed the meeting about an emergency information-sharing activity which is one of the main activities under the Project for Strengthening ASEAN Food Security Information System (AFSIS) Function for Emergency (SAFER) or SAFER project.
Ms. Chatthip Chumphong, the Director of Academic Research and Development at the Research and International Cooperation Bureau of DDPM, along with Ms. Sujinphorn Panukan, the Director of the Disaster Data Center of DDPM and DDPM officers, provided an overview of DDPM's operations, the process of reporting disasters information in Thailand, mechanisms for updating the disaster database, and early warning mechanism during emergency situations.
The meeting was successful, with excellent cooperation from DDPM Officers. Dr. Sumaya Ngandee, AFSIS manager, expressed appreciation to the DDPM for sharing their valuable insights. AFSIS Secretariat to incorporate the knowledge gained from the meeting into the development of the emergency information-sharing mechanism of the SAFER project in providing timely information about ASEAN disasters and early which can be used for decision-making at a regional level.
On 28-29 April 2025, The AFSIS Secretariat participated in a two-day workshop this workshop aimed to strengthening the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Mechanism. Held at the Innovation Building, Office of Agricultural Economics, Bangkok, Thailand
On 19-20 February 2025, the AFSIS Secretariat attended the 13th Meeting of the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) Council held in Tokyo, Japan. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from the APTERR Council, ASEAN Plus Three countries, ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Food Security Reserve Board (AFSRB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the APTERR Secretariat, and the AFSIS Secretariat to discuss crucial topics related to food security and rice reserves.
From 10-14 February 2025, the AFSIS Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) and the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion, and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (EPIS), successfully hosted the Invitational Workshop on the Project for Establishing a Real-Time ASEAN Food Security Information System and Development of Human Resources. The event took place in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, bringing together representatives from 5 target countries Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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On 24 January 2025, AFSIS Secretariat join the meeting in collaboration with The APTERR Secretariat and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the successfully co-organised a hybrid workshop on “Building Resilient Rice Market and Robust Policy Framework in Asia” The event brought fostering meaningful discussions on strengthening food security and stabilizing rice markets through effective policy strategies.
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