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The Philippines is a top exporter of coconut oil. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Bangsamoro Region to Develop Agribusinesses and Exporters under EU Program

March 02, 2022

The 5-year program will help the region produce halal and other agri-products for BIMP-EAGA markets.
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BIMP-EAGA to Deepen Digital Integration and Connectivity in Line with ASEAN Thrust

November 03, 2021

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.
Launching of the solar-powered irrigation systems in Taraka, Lanao del Sur in the Philippines. Photo credit: Mindanao Development Authority.

Lanao del Sur to Pilot Export-Quality Mindanao Halal Rice Production

August 27, 2021

A program that promotes technology sharing between Christian and Muslim farmers will produce halal rice in Mindanao.
Located on a wide plateau in central Mindanao, Bukidnon is a major source of agricultural products, such as grains, fruits, vegetables, and livestock. Photo courtesy of Mindanao Development Authority.

Export Market Eyed for Bukidnon’s High-Value Vegetables

July 09, 2021

A grant from the European Union will support the development of five municipalities into producers and potential exporters of high-value crops.
Forest Investment Program-1 in Indonesia

Local Communities Are Key to Saving West Kalimantan’s Forests

May 18, 2021

A pilot project in Indonesia invests in community infrastructure and livelihoods to address factors that drive deforestation and forest degradation.
ADB’s COVID-19 emergency support will enable Cisarua hire more women as door-to-door sales agents under its Miss Cimory program. Photo credit: ADB/Cimory.

Why COVID-19 Support for Agribusiness Is Important

April 22, 2021

Liquidity support for a dairy manufacturer in Indonesia preserves farmers’ livelihoods and creates jobs for women during the pandemic.
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BIMP-EAGA Countries Go for Bigger Slice of the Global Halal Market

January 28, 2021

Halal food sales are estimated at more than $1 trillion per year.
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New Portal Connects Filipino Farmers with Consumers

January 26, 2021

DELIVER-e helps boost farmers’ income amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two hands holding cacao beans

Finding Gold in Cacao

December 01, 2020

The development of agricultural value chains can help turn cacao into a cash crop for farmers in the southern Philippines.
Products displayed at a BIMP-EAGA trade fair include halal-certified sardines from the Philippines.

Tapping into the Halal Market

September 29, 2020

Ecozone developers revive efforts to make Mindanao a major halal food producer.