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sustained support. In that regard, they cited the need for competent managers to manage the cooperatives if they were to succeed at all. The participants further identified as an opportunity the venture towards the production of higher value agricultural products through further processing. Currently, only basic and simple processing was being undertaken (e.g., solar drying and chip production). A conscious thrust had also been made towards expanding and tapping new export markets. That move was in line with bringing their industries up to world-class level and, at the same time, earning much-needed foreign exchange to sustain their import requirements (i.e., raw materials, equipment and technology). Currently, all the participating countries had a net trade deficit except for Indonesia, which had its oil revenues. Hence, the need to promote export-oriented crops and higher-value products in order to offset the trade imbalance. Lastly, the need for government to give more attention to, and place greater focus on, SMEs than large enterprises was highlighted. For example, the lack of sufficient support and incentives to spur growth in the sector was cited. To address that issue, governments should draw up suitable policies. WORKSHOP OUTPUT A workshop was conducted to provide an opportunity for further discussion and sharing of views and experiences among the participants. Two small groups were formed to discuss the following points: (a) the critical issues currently affecting the promotion of agribusiness SMEs in the Asia-Pacific region, and (b) strategies/measures that could be adopted to resolve those issues so that more agribusiness SME opportunities could be generated in rural areas. The outputs of the two groups, which were presented in a plenary session, are summarized below. Group I (Bangladesh, Islamic Republic of Iran, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) Chairperson: Mr. Maher Sher Mohammad Rapporteur: Ms. A. M. Youuverly Jasmin De Silva Area Issues Strategies/Measures Policy No specific policy for the promotion and development of agribusiness in some countries Rigid/ad hoc/short-term policy on agribusiness in other countries Management Lack of skilled management resulting in inefficiency - 10 - Formulation of policy on agribusiness Liberalization of policy on agribusiness Formulation of off-term policies with involvement of the private sector Conduct management training and improve management technology Technology Lack of modern technology Acquisition and transfer of modern technology Financing/Credit Inability to obtain credit due to long and complex procedures Simplification of credit procedures
Financing/Credit Inadequacy of financial resources for agribusiness High interest rate Low recovery of bank loans Marketing Lack of infrastructure (e.g., telephones and roads) Inability to supply quality products - 11 - Allocation of more credit/funds for agribusiness enterprises Reduction of the interest rate Improvement of recovery rate Improvement of infrastructure, particularly in the rural areas Provision of facilities and training Strengthening of marketing linkages (e.g., through exhibitions abroad and locally) Provision of post-harvest technology Group II (Indonesia, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam) Chairperson: Mr. Prajogo Utomo Hadi Rapporteur: Ms. Nemelita G. Sungcaya Area Issues Strategies/Measures Policy Lack of or poor infrastructure facilities (e.g., farm-to-market roads, ports, agribusiness terminal markets, chain cold storage, drying facilities and storage) Constant shifting/inconsistency of policies Overlapping of policies Management Lack of or poor incentive system for encouraging improved production performance Poor management capability Technology Seasonality of supply of agricultural products Little financial support for R&D of SMEs High cost of technology Focusing of government spending on infrastructure development Establishment/implementation of monitoring mechanism on infrastructure development Strengthening and/or organization of the private sector (SMEs) and undertaking regular consultation with them Undertaking appropriate consultation with concerned agencies Setting up a reward system Designing a set of standards Formulation of sustainable and innovative training program (SME and government partnership) Improvement of productivity Establishment of common service facilities (e.g., cold chain storage) for SMEs Increasing financial support for R&D Provision of incubators Creation/establishment of strategic alliances with SMEs of developed countries Provision of support for SME participation in technology transfer from developed countries
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Page 5 and 6: FOREWORD Modern agricultural techno
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Page 9 and 10: Policies and Programs for Promoting
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Indonesia imported only a few commo
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Product Quality This issue has beco
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agribusiness sector attempts to rec
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denied. That creates economic imbal
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land leased out by farmers to FOs.
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extrusion cooked products. This typ
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technical transfer loans to enable
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