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THE 17
TH
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL FOCAL POINT FOR THE
ASEAN COCOA CLUB ON ASEAN COOPERATION AND JOINT APPROACHES IN
AGRICULTURE AND FOREST PRODUCTS PROMOTION SCHEME

7 8 May 2014
The Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia




INTRODUCTION

1. The 17
th
Meeting of the National Focal Point for the ASEAN Cocoa Club on
ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products
Promotion Scheme was held on 78 May 2014 at the Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota
Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

FINAL

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2. The Meeting was attended by 34 delegates from the government and private
sectors of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
The list of delegates appears in Annex 1.

OPENING CEREMONY

Welcoming Remarks from the Chairman of the ASEAN Cocoa Club (ACC)

3. The Chairman of the ACC, Dr. Lee Choon Hui, Director General of the Malaysian
Cocoa Board (MCB) expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Honourable
Yang Berhormat Dato Noriah Binti Kasnon, Deputy Minister of Plantation
Industries and Commodities, Malaysia for kindly consented to officiate the 17
th

Meeting of the National Focal Point for the ASEAN Cocoa Club on the ASEAN
Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion
Scheme on behalf of His Excellency Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Minister
of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia.

4. He expressed his sincere appreciation and gratitude to Yang Berhormat Deputy
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia for her untiring
support and commitment to ensure a sustainable cocoa economy and industry in
Malaysia.

5. He also extended his warmest welcome to all the delegates from Indonesia,
Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam to the 17
th
Meeting of
the National Focal Points for ASEAN Cocoa Club on ASEAN Cooperation and
Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme and
thanked all delegates for attending the Meeting.

6. In his welcoming remarks, he emphasized that Malaysia as the coordinator of the
ACC is committed to continue to work on achieving ACC objectives to strengthen
and enhance the IntraASEAN trade on cocoa and cocoa products. The effort
would require close cooperation among the ASEAN member countries and
achieving all tantamount to a Blue Ocean Strategy.

7. He also highlighted that the changes in the world cocoa scenario and particularly
in the ASEAN region, has brought new challenges and issues. The close
cooperation among ASEAN member countries in meeting these new challenges
would be a force to be reckoned with. The welcoming remarks of the Chairman of
the ACC appears in Annex 2.


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Opening Address of the Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and
Commodities, Malaysia

8. Yang Berhormat Dato Noriah Binti Kasnon, Deputy Minister of Plantation
Industries and Commodities, Malaysia expressed her appreciation for the invitation
to deliver the keynote address and officiate the 17
th
Meeting of the National Focal
Points for the ASEAN Cocoa Club on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches
in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme on behalf of the Minister of
Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia.

9. In her opening address, she extended a very warm welcome and Selamat Datang
to all the delegates from ASEAN member countries namely Indonesia, the
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam to the ACC Meeting and thanked
all delegates for attending the Meeting.

10. She also congratulated the ACC Technical Working Group on Food Safety
(TWGFS) and Technical Working Group on Good Agricultural Practices
(TWGGAP) for successfully concluding their meetings on the 6
th
May 2014.

11. She highlighted that the cocoa industry in ASEAN has been expanding rapidly and
has attained significant recognition in the global market. Currently, the ASEAN
countries rank as the second largest producer of cocoa beans in the world and the
largest in the Asia and Oceania region. The cocoa production of the ASEAN
countries estimated at 436,200 tonnes, accounted for about 11.1% of the total
world cocoa production for the period 2012/2013. The total grindings estimated at
648,600 tonnes, accounted for 15.9% of the total world cocoa grinding in
2012/2013. ASEAN as a region is the largest cocoa processor in the Asia and
Oceania region, contributing about 76.7% of the total cocoa grindings in this
region.

12. She also highlighted that the cocoa industry in ASEAN has attained significant
recognition in the global market in both perspective of cocoa beans production and
marketing of cocoa products.

13. She urged the ACC to work closely and act collectively in coming up with the
necessary measures that can be used to overcome issues and challenges facing
the cocoa industries. She also highlighted that continuous cooperation and
networking from the ASEAN member countries will further strengthen the ASEAN
member countries position in the global market and enhance the intraASEAN
trade on cocoa and cocoa products. The full text of the Ministers speech appears
in Annex 3.




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AGENDA ITEM 1: OPENING REMARKS

14. The Chairman of the ACC, Dr. Lee Choon Hui, Director General of the MCB
expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to all the delegates from
Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam for
attending the 17
th
ACC Meeting. He hoped that all ten ASEAN member countries
could be present at the next meeting. He also thanked the Local Organizing
Committee from MCB and the ACC Secretariat for their hard work and
commitment in successfully organizing this Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICECHAIRMAN

15. Dr. Lee Choon Hui, Director General of the MCB was unanimously elected as the
Chairman of the 17
th
ACC Meeting and Mr. Edward David, President of the Cocoa
Foundation of the Philippines as the ViceChairman.

AGENDA ITEM 3: ADOPTION OF AGENDA

16. The Meeting adopted the Agenda of the 17
th
ACC Meeting appears in Annex 4.

AGENDA ITEM 4: BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS

17. The Meeting was held in plenary.

AGENDA ITEM 5: COUNTRY PRESENTATION ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT
OF THE COCOA INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA

18. Dr. Lee Choon Hui, Director General of the MCB presented the latest development
of the cocoa industry in Malaysia which covered the following:

i. The cocoa economy in the world and Malaysia.
ii. Research and Development (R&D) achievements on the following:
a. Planting materials
b. Crop Physiology and Agronomy
c. Crop Protection
d. Bean processing and quality
e. Product development for food and nonfood
iii. Technology transfer
iv. Entrepreneur Development Programme.
The slide presentation appears in Annex 5.





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19. The Meeting noted the request by the Philippines for Malaysia to exchange the
high yielding clonal materials with the Philippines. Malaysia responded that the
exchange of the planting materials is being carried out under the Ingenic Asia
Pacific Group Collaborative Project and there should be no problem to facilitate the
exchange of planting materials.

AGENDA ITEM 6: MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREPSOM35
TH
AMAF, 2324
SEPTEMBER 2013; PREPSOM13
TH
AMAF PLUS THREE, 25
TH
SEPTEMBER
2013; 35
TH
AMAF, 26
TH
SEPTEMBER 2013 AND 13
TH
AMAF PLUS THREE, 27
TH

SEPTEMBER 2013 IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

20. The ACC Secretariat presented the report of these meetings provided by the
ASEAN Secretariat. There was no ACC related matter and no followup needed
by the ACC from the PREPSOM35
th
AMAF, 2324 September 2013;
PREPSOM13
th
AMAF Plus Three, 25
th
September 2013; 35
th
AMAF, 26
th

September 2013 and 13
th
AMAF Plus Three, 27
th
September 2013 in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia.

AGENDA ITEM 7: MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 20
TH
MEETING OF THE JOINT
COMMITTEE ON ASEAN COOPERATION AND JOINT APPROACHES IN
AGRICULTURE AND FOREST PRODUCTS PROMOTION SCHEME, 1012 JULY
2013 IN PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES


21. The ACC Secretariat presented the report of the 20
th
Meeting of the Joint
Committee on ASEAN Cooperation in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion
Scheme held on 1012 July 2013 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines as
provided by the ASEAN Secretariat. There was no ACC related matter and no
followup needed by the ACC from this meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 8: ENHANCE INTRA AND EXTRAASEAN TRADE AND LONG
TERM COMPETITIVENESS OF ASEANS FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
PRODUCTS/COMMODITIES

8.1 Tariff and NonTariff Barriers on Cocoa Beans and Cocoa Products

8.1.1 Common Effective Preferential Tariffs (CEPT) Scheme/ASEAN Trade in
Goods Agreement (ATIGA)

22. The Meeting was informed by Indonesia that ATIGA replaced the CEPT scheme
as from 2010 subsequent to the ratification of the CEPT scheme in 2009. As of
2014, all ASEAN member countries have implemented zero import tariffs on cocoa
beans and cocoa products with the exception of Cambodia, Myanmar and Viet

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Nam. These countries impose import tariffs between 0 5% for several cocoa
products. The ATIGA tariff reduction schedule for 2014 appears in Annex 6.

8.1.2 ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) between ASEAN and other countries

23. Indonesia reported that the tariff imposition on cocoa beans and products is zero
percent for ASEANAustralia FTA and ASEANChina FTA. Under the ASEAN
New Zealand FTA, New Zealand is still imposing import tariffs of 5% on chocolate
and other food preparations containing cocoa. The import tariff for ASEANIndia
FTA is 10% for cocoa butter, fat and oil. The FTAs and the tariffs schedules
appear in Annex 7.

8.1.3 Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Tariffs

24. The Meeting noted the report presented by Indonesia on MFN tariffs rates in
ASEAN member countries ranging from 0 35%.

8.1.4 NonTariff Barriers (NTBs)

25. Indonesia reported that no NTBs were imposed by ASEAN member countries.

8.2 Technical Working Group on Good Agriculture Practices (TWGGAP)

26. Dr. Divina M. Amalin the Chairperson of the ACC TWGGAP reported the progress
report of the 3
rd
Meeting of the ACC TWGGAP.

27. The Meeting was informed that the 3
rd
ACC TWGGAP Meeting was held on 6
th

May 2014 at the Pacific Sutera Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The
Meeting was attended by 17 participants including observers. The ASEAN
member countries present were Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand,
and Viet Nam. Dr. Divina M. Amalin from the Philippines was designated as the
Chairperson and Mr. Haya Bin Ramba of Malaysia was elected as the Vice
Chairman.

28. On the Presentation of GAP for Cocoa by ASEAN member countries, Dr. Amalin
presented the update of the project on the use of fine clay as a biocoating agent
against cacao mirid bug in the Philippines. Three studies were conducted namely
Laboratory, Field Cage and Open Field Assessments. The results of the
experiments showed good potential of kaolin on the management of cacao mirid
bug. She also mentioned the potential of the used of coconutbased laundry soap
as a repellent against cacao mirid bug. The study on the open field assessment is
ongoing and the results of the trial will be presented in the next ACC TWGGAP
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29. Other ASEAN member countries also shared information on the GAP for cocoa.
Malaysia presented the Cocoa Planting Manual for Sustainable Cocoa, which was
published last year. Thailand shared information on the GAP for coffee currently
used in Thailand which is quite similar to the GAP for cocoa.

30. The Meeting was also informed that the Working Group is able to come up with the
first draft of the ASEAN GAP for cocoa. The framework includes: Site History and
Management, Planting Materials, Soil and Substrates, Fertilizers and Soil
Additives, Water, Chemical Pesticides and Biopesticides, Harvesting and Handling
Procedure, Waste and Energy Efficiency, Biodiversity, Traceability and Recall.
The full report of this meeting appears in Annex 8.

31. The Meeting noted the appeal by the TWGGAP for ASEAN member countries to
nominate their representatives comprising of two technical and two nontechnical
to the TWGGAP Secretariat as stated in the TWGGAP Term of Reference (TOR).

32. The Meeting noted the response by the TWGGAP Chairperson on Malaysias
query that personal hygiene is included in the ASEAN GAP For Cocoa Production.

8.3 Technical Working Group on Food Safety (TWGFS)

33. Dr. Sabariah Samsudin, the Chairperson of the ACC TWGFS reported the
progress report for the 6
th
Meeting of the ACC TWGFS.

34. She informed that the 6
th
Meeting of the ACC TWGFS was held on 6
th
May 2014 at
the Pacific Sutera Hotel. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The Meeting was co
chaired by Ms. Karen Kristine A. Roscom, OICExecutive Director, Bureau of
Agriculture and Fisheries Standards, Department of Agriculture, the Philippines
and attended by 14 members and observers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam and Secretariat of the ACC TWGFS.

35. The highlights of the report are as follows:

i. Indonesia reported that there was no residues of cypermethrin was detected
during the monitoring on pesticide residues in five provinces for the year
2013.

ii. The Philippines informed that the monitoring of Ochratoxin A in the
Philippines cocoa beans and cocoa products and the Pilot Testing of a
Traceability System for Philippines Cacao Beans Project were completed in
year 2013.


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iii. Malaysia informed that Food Safety measures were undertaken by Malaysia
on imported food products including raw materials and related ingredients
under the Food Act 1983 and Food Regulations 1985.

iv. Philippines also reported on their national initiatives related to food safety of
cocoa since May 2013 as well as the upcoming activity for the year 2014.
The major activities were as follows:

Philippine Food Safety Act of 2013
three latest approved Philippine National Standards related to cocoa in
2013; and
Proposed capacity building activity related to cocoa in 2014.

v. Philippines expressed their concern pertaining to the incorporation of cocoa
shell into cocoa powder that can affect the quality and food safety of the
cocoa powder.

vi. Indonesia reported on the monitoring of cadmium in cocoa bean from 5
provinces in year 2013. The cadmium levels were 0.0526 mg/kg (minimum)
and 0.303 mg/kg (maximum), while the average concentration was 0.1 mg/kg
with limit of detection (LOD) of 0.015 mg/kg.

vii. Malaysia informed on the monitoring of cadmium content in cocoa powders
produced by Malaysian cocoa grinders. The cadmium content for natural and
alkalized cocoa powder ranged from not detected (at 0.005 mg/kg) 0.68
mg/kg and 0.120.75 mg/kg respectively.

viii. Malaysia informed the Meeting that data on thirteen pesticide residues in
cocoa beans; cadmium and lead in cocoa beans; and microorganisms count,
yeast and mold count in cocoa and chocolate products have been uploaded
on the ACC TWGFS website.

ix. The TWGFS agreed to adopt the ASEAN Code of Practice for the Prevention
and Reduction of Ochratoxin A, contamination in cocoa beans and the final
document was endorsed at the 17
th
Meeting of the National Focal Points for
ASEAN Cocoa Club on Joint ASEAN Cooperation in Agriculture and Forest
Products Promotion Scheme.

x. Malaysia informed on the Cocoa Safe Project on Capacity Building and
Knowledge Sharing in Sanitary and Phytosanitary Standard (SPS) in Cocoa
in South East Asia.

The full report of the TWGFS meeting appears in Annex 9.


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36. The Meeting agreed that any improvements on the ASEAN Code of Practice for
the Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A Contamination in Cocoa Beans can
be discussed at the ACC Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 9: PROMOTE COOPERATION, JOINT APPROACHES AND
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AMONG ASEAN MEMBER STATES AND
INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, ORGANIZATION AND PRIVATE SECTOR

9.1 Trials on Selected Cocoa Progenies in Selected ASEAN Region

37. The Meeting was informed that the Joint Progeny Trial Programme in Indonesia
was started in December 2005. The objective of the trial is to test promising cocoa
hybrids in Indonesia and Malaysia using similar progenies and to select the
superior genotype clonal material resistance to pest and disease.

38. Indonesia reported that the yield performance based on pod number per tree
during the year of 20092013 indicated significant differences among tested
hybrids. Generally the number of pods per tree were low due to Vascular Streak
Dieback (VSD) infection. The hybrids having a higher number of pods per tree
were C 1038 x BR 25, C1038 x QH 22, KKM 22 x NA 33, and PBC 159 x NA 33.
The best selected tree is the cross PBC 123 x BR 25.

39. The Meeting was also informed that the hybrids have different responses to VSD
infection. The hybrids C 1038 x BR 25, PBC 123 x QH 22, PBC 159 x QH 22, TSH
858 x KW 162 were strong on their resistance to VSD. The results are from
experiments done in the field. The full report by Indonesia appears in Annex 10.

40. The Meeting took note on the VSD Assessment Scoring requested by the
Philippines and Indonesia would forward an explanation in the next meeting.

41. Malaysia reported that the trial was established in April 2006 under the ASEAN
Cocoa Club Joint Project with an objective to produce hybrids population which
possesses good flavor, yield and acceptable bean characteristics. The two
institutions involved in the project are the MCB and Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa
Research Institute (ICCRI).

42. The results showed that none of the progenies significantly outperformed the
control for yield. The KW 162 x KEE 2 had the highest yield and KW162 x KW163
and KW162 x KEE2 are among the progenies that had VSD score lower than the
control progeny. The full report appears in Annex 11.

9.2 Project on Pest and Diseases (P&D) Management


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43. Malaysia informed the Meeting that three areas of research collaboration are as
follows:

i. Cocoa Pod Borer (CPB)
ii. VSD
iii. Black pod diseases (BP)

44. Only one project proposal on Particle Film Technology as a Pest Control Strategy
in Sustainable Cacao Production has been prepared by Malaysia and Indonesia.
The project proposal in Malaysia is in the process of submission to the Ministry of
Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) for funding. The full report appears
in Annex 12.

9.3 Training and Exchange of Technical Expertise and Research Materials

45. The Meeting took note on the ongoing training and exchange of technical
expertise and research materials as follows:

i. Training on the needs of the respective member countries that require the
expertise and facilities from member countries.
ii. Exchange of expertise through visit of scientist within the ASEAN member
countries.
iii. Courses on cocoa bean grading and basic chocolate making.
iv. Exchange of materials on a reciprocal basis.

46. Malaysia reported that the exchange of cocoa hybrid seeds has been carried out in
2013 and were made through the Regional Cocoa Hybrid Trial under the Ingenic
AsiaPacific Group Collaborative Projects. Institutions involved in the trial are
from MCB, Malaysia, Nong Lam University Viet Nam, University of Southern
Mindanao Philippines and ICCRI, Indonesia. The full report appears in Annex 13.

47. The Meeting suggested the committee under the Ingenic group to organize a
meeting to discuss the exchange of cocoa hybrid seeds for 2014.

9.4 Enhancement of Private Sector Involvement

9.4.1 Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA)

48. Mr. Brandon Tay Hoe Lian, member of the CAA presented the latest development
on the programmes and activities carried out by the CAA. He informed the
Meeting that the CAA is a commercial association and currently has 21 members.

49. He informed the Meeting that CAA continues to support the collaboration project
between CAA and Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam that is now in

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its second year to help farmers boost productivity of mature farms through training
of best practices. The slide presentation appears in Annex 14.

50. In respond to the CAA membership status, Mr. Brandon informed the Meeting that
the CAA membership comprises of major grinders, chocolate manufacturers and
traders in Asia. The Philippines has shown high interest of becoming a member of
CAA.

9.4.2 Cocoa Manufacturers Group (CMG)

51. The Meeting noted the status development and the activities conducted by the
CMG for 2013 presented by Mr. Brandon Tay Hoe Lian, the Chairman of the CMG.

52. He informed the Meeting that the CMG membership comprises of six cocoa
grinders and Federation of Cocoa Manufacturers as the acting secretariat of the
CMG.

53. He highlighted that the challenge faced by the CMG members is the new ruling on
the Import Requirements for Importation of Plants, Plants Products and Regulated
Articles into Malaysia which started in March 2013. This has resulted in the delay
of shipment clearance at destination ports and has incurred extra cost to the
importer. The slide presentation appears in Annex 15.

54. He also informed the Meeting that due to the difficulties to get beans supply, he
forecasted that the Malaysia cocoa grinding volume could reduce to around
250,000 tonnes in 2014.

55. The Meeting noted the information from the representative of the Plant Biosecurity
Division, Department of Agriculture (DOA) Malaysia on the import regulation. The
DOA will compile all the complainants from the exporters and will take note on the
responses.

9.4.3 Indonesia Cocoa Association (ASKINDO)

56. Indonesia informed the Meeting that there was no report from ASKINDO.

9.4.4 Indonesia Cocoa Industry Association (AIKI)

57. Indonesia informed the Meeting that there is no representative from AIKI to
present the report. However, AIKI has sent their report on the activities for 2013 to
2014.

58. Indonesia reported that the cocoa bean production in 2013 was 482,248 tonnes
and represents a slight increase of 5% from 460,083 tonnes in 2012. The grinding

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capacity in Indonesia continued to grow positively from 268,288 tonnes in 2011 to
310,796 tonnes in 2012 and reached 324,122 tonnes in 2013. The positive figures
of the grinding capacity will likely continue this year due to the new investment on
processing plants.

59. The increase in grinding capacity has also increased the import volume of cocoa
beans by 28% from 23,943 tonnes in 2012 to 30,766 tonnes in 2013. AIKI
estimated that the import of cocoa beans in Indonesia will gradually increase in the
future.

60. Indonesia also reported on other activities of AIKI in 2013 and 2014 as follows:

i. The Indonesia Cocoa Workshop with a theme Increasing Productivity and
Quality Towards a Sustainable Cocoa Indonesia and Cocoa Day Expo at
Mall Taman Anggrek from 18
th
22
nd
September 2013 to commemorate The
1
st
Indonesian Cocoa Day, jointly organized by the Indonesian Cocoa Board
and Indonesian government. The events were successfully held to promote
the Indonesian cocoa and chocolate industry.

ii. The 6
th
Indonesian International Cocoa Conference and Cocoa Dinner 2014,
will be held on 1516 May 2014 at The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali,
Indonesia organized by ASKINDO together with the World Cocoa Foundation
(WCF) and Indonesian Cocoa Board. The theme is Empowering
Smallholders For A Sustainable Cocoa Industry. Indonesia invited all
ASEAN member countries to participate in the event.

61. Indonesia also highlighted their difficulties in exporting alkalized cocoa powder to
India due to the enactment of a new standard for cocoa powder by the Food
Safety & Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). The update on status development
of cocoa industry in Indonesia appears in Annex 16.

9.4.5 Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines (CocoaPhil)

62. Mr. Edward F. David, President of the CocoaPhil presented the development of
the cocoa industry in the Philippines covering the following:

i. CocoaPhil partnership engagement in private and public sectors
ii. Propagation of quality planting materials
iii. Postharvest processing activities including fermentation, drying, sorting and
grading of dry cocoa beans, packaging and marketing
iv. Capacity building for sustainable cocoa farming
v. Ongoing projects carried out by CocoaPhil


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63. He also informed the Meeting that the cocoa planting expansion in the Philippines
is being carried out nationwide by both government agencies and agricultural
based private institutions. Government projects include the National Greening
Program (NGP) by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the
coconut intercropping program by the Department of Agriculture The Philippine
Coconut Authority. His slide presentation appears in Annex 17.

64. Philippines also informed the Meeting that they have successfully doubled the
cocoa production from 6,000 tonnes in 2011 to 12,000 tonnes in 2013.

65. In response to Viet Nams question on how to encourage farmers to plant cocoa,
the Philippines suggested intercropping cocoa with other crops such as durian,
coconut and cashew nuts and enhance on capacity building for farmers.

AGENDA ITEM 10: OTHER MATTERS

10.1 ASEAN Cocoa Club National Focal Point

66. The ACC Secretariat updated the Meeting on the current National Focal Points
2014 submitted by the member countries which appears in Annex 18.

67. The Meeting was informed that the total number of memberships of the ASEAN
Cocoa Club National Focal Points in 2014 remains at 27 with the inclusion of two
focal points from Viet Nam.

68. The ASEAN member countries are requested to inform of any changes in their
focal points to the ACC Secretariat.

10.2 Coffee and Tea Meeting in Thailand

69. Thailand informed the Meeting that the Coffee and Tea Meeting will be organized
by Thailand from 2427 June, 2014 in Bangkok and invited all relevant agencies
from member countries to participate.

AGENDA 11: DATE AND VENUE OF THE NEXT MEETING

70. The Meeting unanimously agreed for Thailand to organize the 18
th
ACC Meeting
on the ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest
Products Promotion Scheme to be held tentatively in May 2015.

AGENDA 12: ADOPTION OF THE REPORT

71. The Meeting unanimously adopted the Report of the 17
th
Meeting of the ASEAN
Cocoa Club on the ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and

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Forest Products Promotion Scheme held on 78 May 2014 at the Pacific Sutera
Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

72. In his closing remarks, the Chairman expressed his gratitude and thank all
delegates for their active participation in the meeting. It had been a fruitful two
days meeting and he was glad that there have been progresses made on the
programmes and activities planned last year. He also thanked the Local
Organizing Committee and the ACC Secretariat for their support, hard work and
making this Meeting happening in Malaysia.

73. The delegation of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and
Viet Nam expressed their sincere appreciation to the Malaysian Government in
particular the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities Malaysia and the
MCB for the warm hospitality accorded to them and the excellent arrangements
made for the Meeting as well as the ACC Secretariat and the Local Organizing
Committee of Malaysia for their hard work and team cooperation rendered in
ensuring the successful of the Meeting.

74. The Meeting was held in the traditional spirit of ASEAN cordially and solidarity.

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