The 9th Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS), hosted by the Government of Tonga and supported by the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), was held virtually from May 15th to 17th. The meeting focused on "Bio-Diversification via Green and Low-Carbon Agriculture & Forestry." The International Coconut Community actively participated as a partner organization, represented by Executive Director, Dr. Jelfina Alouw.
In her official statement, Dr. Jelfina expressed gratitude to the organizers and emphasized the meeting theme's alignment with the ICC's mission and... read more
In a significant move towards bolstering the global coconut industry, the International Coconut Community (ICC) has initiated a comprehensive Youth Empowerment Program. The initiative was introduced and discussed during a virtual meeting held on 13.05.2024, attended by Dr. Jelfina Alouw, Executive Director of ICC, along with Assistant Director and the Professional Staff of ICC, and notable figures such as Mr. Gregory Bardies, Executive Director of Sustainable Coconut Partnership, Mr. Dharmendra Pothuri, Agribusiness Expert from Gatsby Africa, and H.E. Ambassador Diar Nurbintoro from the NAM Center as stakeholders of this initiative.
Addressing the Needs of the Coconut Industry
Bangkok, Thailand - During their visit to Thailand to participate in the UN-ESCAP 80th Annual Session, the Executive Director (ED) of the International Coconut Community (ICC), Dr. Jelfina, and the Market and Statistics Officer (MSO), Mr. Alit, engaged in a productive courtesy call with Dr. Wilaiwan Kraikruan, the National Liaison Officer (NLO) of Thailand for ICC at the Department of Agriculture, Thailand. The meeting aimed to strengthen collaboration and exchange knowledge for the advancement of the coconut sector.
Dr. Jelfina presented an overview of ICC's programs and activities, highlighting upcoming sessions and ministerial meetings where Dr. Wilaiwan, as the NLO,... read more
