In order to understand better the situation of farmers in their respective Asian countries and develop concrete ways to respond to them, farmers belonging to the Asian Farmers Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) will gather for the “Regional Consultation Workshop on Farmers’ Situation: Responding to Major Difficulties Faced by Farmers in Asia” on June 12-15, 2007 at the SEAMEO INNOTECH Center in Commonwealth Avenue, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
During the consultation-workshop, leaders of AFA member organizations will (1) share over-all farmer’s situation in their countries, focusing on two major difficulties that they face; (2) try to understand better the issues of farmers from other countries; and (3) come up with very concrete on-ground action plans that respond to the difficulties shared by the farmers.
The forum will be attended by 21 participants from 7 farmer organizations who are members of AFA. The Food and Fertilizer Technology Center (FFTC), an international organization, will also join the consultation. The forum will be hosted by the Pambansang Kilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA), an AFA member in the Philippines, in cooperation with AFA, AsiaDHRRA, and PhilDHRRA.
On June 13, there will also be a forum-dialogue on WTO, ASEAN Charter, and EU-ASEAN FTA concerns. It will be followed by a solidarity night. About 30 participants from Philippine-based POs and NGOs are expected to join the forum.
On June 14, there will be a field visit to the area of the Samahan ng mga Magsasaka sa Bundok ng Antipolo (SAMBA), a local farmer organization belonging to PAKISAMA, in Sitio Nagpatong, Barangay San Jose, Antipolo City.
On June 15, t the 19th Execom Meeting of AFA will also be held
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