Academic literature on the topic 'ASEAN Agricultural Development Planning Centre'

The focus of this research is on how the position of competitiveness of Indonesian rubber exports among ASEAN countries and the dominant factors causing the competitiveness of Indonesian rubber exports experienced a downward. Approach to measuring rubber export competitiveness uses the Lafay Index, and factors that affect the competitiveness using the Diamond model by using panel data analysis method. The results show that there has been a decline in the competitiveness of Indonesia's rubber exports to ASEAN countries, the greatest decline in competitiveness that occurred in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Factors that affect Indonesia's export competitiveness that is more dominant are a foreign direct investment, price levels, and interest rates. FDI should be directed at improving the quality of export products following the quality of ISNR and upgrading the quality of rubber export products from SIT 20, and directly more beneficial for the manufacture of goods for final consumers.

This paper examines the most effective ways of engaging urban citizens to appreciate rural villages and agriculture traditions. Pondering on experiences of rural revitalization experiments in Asian societies, this paper proposes the concept of “participatory agricultural humanities.” Participatory agricultural humanities are tools and processes engaging citizens into eco-friendly farming and land related works or events. Based on action research and qualitative research methods, we have been working with peri-urban and rural communities in Taiwan since 2009. Only embracing agricultural humanities as our values, we could re-establish eco-friendly rural developments with biodiversity and cultural diversity as a whole.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: agricultural humanities, rural revitalization, participation, new ruralism

This paper examines the most effective ways of engaging citizens to appreciate rural villages and agriculture traditions. Pondering on experiences of rural revitalizations in Asian societies, this paper proposes the concept of "participatory agricultural humanities." Participatory agricultural humanities are tools and processes engaging citizens into eco-friendly farming and land related works or events. Based on action research and qualitative research methods, we have been working with peri-urban and rural communities in Taiwan since 2009. Only embracing agricultural humanities as our values, we could re-establish eco-friendly rural developments with biodiversity and cultural diversity as a whole.Keywords: agricultural humanities; rural revitalization; participation; new ruralism.eISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.147

Since the 1980s, Southeast Asia has experienced transboundary haze pollution. To combat this, ASEAN member states have taken action, culminating in the signing of the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution in 2002. Nevertheless, transboundary haze pollution remains a problem in the region. This note argues that the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution has had limited success for five reasons. First, there is no regional centre to monitor haze pollution and facilitate co-operation. Second, there are bilateral relations hindering joint response towards pollution. Third, there is ineffective legislative action and enforcement at the national level. Fourth, there are potential conflicts of interest between stakeholders involved in transboundary haze pollution. Fifth, an overarching issue lies in the ASEAN mode of governance, in which member states are reluctant to adopt an adversarial approach towards regional problems.

Purpose: The paper is aim to analyze the cooperation among ASEAN countries in terms of information exchange, agricultural technology, and strategies to deal with food crises is essential. This paper also discusses efforts to strengthen ASEAN food security in the face of the threat of a global crisis. In general, the global food crisis in 2007-2008 triggered food insecurity in many countries. Methods: Literature review method involves systematically identifying, recording, understanding, making meaning of, and transmitting information relevant to a particular topic of interest. It is considered a method because it encompasses specific approaches and procedures for conducting a review of existing literature. The literature reviewer selects from a variety of strategies and procedures to gather and analyze information, similar to how a researcher would approach a research study. Result and Discussion: ASEAN countries' cooperation in the context of food security involves the exchange of information, agricultural technology, and strategies to overcome food crises. ASEAN has developed initiatives such as ASEAN Plus Three to strengthen cooperation in agriculture and food security. Furthermore, agricultural research in ASEAN focuses on developing crop varieties that are more resistant to pests, diseases and climate change. This research also involves the use of innovative agricultural technologies to increase productivity, such as smart irrigation systems and sensor-based farm monitoring. The utilization of military capabilities and research efforts that can support the strengthening of food security can be a reference for various countries to always be ready to face the dynamics of the global crisis. Implication of the research: Sustainable agricultural practices, investing in agricultural technologies, and promoting policies that support food security at both local and global levels. By implementing a combination of these technical solutions and strategies, food security challenges can be addressed and a more secure future can be realized. Originality/value: The utilization of military forces and research efforts that can support the strengthening of food security can be a reference for various countries to always be ready to face the dynamics of the global crisis.

For many decades, participatory approaches, with their emphasis on farmer-centred management, have been presented as panaceas for overcoming weaknesses in irrigation systems. Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) has assumed such a high status that it is regularly mandated by donors sponsoring irrigation upgrades in poor countries. However, the success of PIM is mixed, and economic analysis can help explain why PIM might work in some settings and not in others. This Special Issue focusses on PIM and aims to scrutinise its usefulness, particularly in South Asia. The focus on South Asian irrigation is driven by the reality that smallholder agriculture is destined to be the mainstay for this most populous region, at least in the medium term, and finding solutions to raise agricultural productivity is a high priority. The Special Issue comprises nine papers employing several strands of economics, including New Institutional Economics, Game Theory, and Behavioural Economics. A synopsis of each paper is provided in this editorial.

This study embarks on an investigation to unearth evidence that innovation may, in certain contexts, fail to foster enterprise development. Innovation has been identified as a key driver of firms’ growth. However, to have successful innovation requires some minimum capabilities and resources. Based on this notion, we tried to find evidence that innovation may fail to help enterprises develop. The study use the World Bank's enterprise survey. The survey collected samples from ASEAN firms. Respondents were chosen by using stratified random sampling technique based on the type of business for all small, medium and large non-agricultural companies in all geographical areas. We used instrumental variable regression to avoid simultaneous causality. The findings show that while innovation has a considerable impact on the growth of non-SMEs, it has little or no impact on SMEs. This confirms our prediction that innovation dampen firms’ development, particularly those with limited abilities to innovate successfully. The research emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches to accommodate the diverse landscape of businesses, particularly in the dynamic ASEAN market.

This research investigates the long-run and short-run effects of technological advancements on environmental degradation in ASEAN countries. The research was conducted using Pooled Mean Group (PMG) panel data estimation methodologies, and the data set used in this study includes annual data from 2000 to 2019. Results revealed that the development of technology reduces the environmental degradation of ASEAN countries. Improvements in technology and more money for research and development through domestic savings lead to increased environmental quality in the long run. Therefore, this study concludes that policymakers should increase the investment in technological innovations to reduce environmental degradation. Keywords: Economic Growth; Environmental Degradation; Technological Advancements; Pooled Mean Group eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3671

A modern and developed agriculture requires permanent and reliable monitoring of both meteorological/climatic and biological variables in agrometeorological stations. The aim of this work was, firstly, to implement a network of weather stations in Timor-Leste, a developing Southeast Asian country with irregular weather/climate monitoring for the past decades mainly due to political instability (wars, occupations,...), and, secondly, to establish from it, a network of agrometeorological stations. The administrative division of the country and the available agro-climatic zoning, the location of the existing stations and of those with relevant historical records, the agricultural and forestry practices in the country, the existing agricultural research centres as well as the structure and composition of the existing stations (number and type of sensors, communication system, …) and the human resources to ensure a proper stations network management were taken into account for this purpose. The implementation of a network composed by 50 weather stations was proposed to cover the entire national territory (299.34 km2/station). By strengthening the equipment and the ability to maintain it in 15 out of these 50 stations with sensors that measure agrometeorological parameters a network of agrometeorological stations included in the former was also purposed. Flexibility in the composition of each network has been safeguarded for the purpose of responding to any substantial change in financial or technical conditions in an ever-changing country. All methodologies and recommendations were discussed on the basis of a “management concept for weather stations” which requires not only scientific rigor in the choice of locations to be monitored, but also maintenance, human resources training and the involvement of beneficiary populations.

There is a scarcity of research on the localisation strategies for the Southeast Asian Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The ROSES review approach recommends 17 papers from the SCOPUS Journal for a Systematic Literature Review on discovering Southeast Asian SDG localisation strategies. Green initiatives and policy measures, stakeholder collaborations, and participatory procedures were revealed to be three primary themes in Southeast Asia’s SDG localisation efforts after further thematic analysis of the articles. Due to a paucity of country reporting, the findings cannot be generalised. However, it is still significant, and additional research into SDG localisation is needed. Keywords: SDGs ; Localisation : ASEAN eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2022. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i19.3260

For decades the importance of the agricultural sector in economic development has been overshadowed by the industrialization, and indeed this was the case for much of the 20th century. But the recent revival of the agricultural sector has confirmed its position as a key to growth in many developing countries. One focus of this renewed attention has been free trade agreements, with the hope that these would open markets in large or growing markets in large or rapidly growing countries to the agricultural exports of developing countries. This thesis is concerned with the potential for agricultural exports, particularly that facilitated through free trade agreements, to contribute to Indonesia’s growth. Indonesia’s agricultural exports have risen strongly since 2004, and provide a rising share of exports, so these issues are highly relevant to Indonesia. The objective of this thesis is to examine the impact of agricultural exports on Indonesian economic growth and the implication of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA) on agricultural exports of Indonesia. The study includes 35 of Indonesia’s biggest exported agricultural commodities which covers more than 95 per cent of total agricultural exports of Indonesia. The endogenous gravity model shows that Indonesian agricultural exports to China have a positive and significant impact on Indonesian economic growth. On the other hand, the autoregressive distributed lags (ARDL) time series measurement reveals that the ACFTA programs have mixed implication on Indonesian agricultural exports to China both in the short- and long-run. However, tariff reduction under the Early Harvest Program (EHP) has not significantly affected the export growth of agriculture in the short and long run. Furthermore, trade facilitations under the ACFTA programs have also mixed influences on the competitiveness of agricultural exports depend on the commodities. It is concluded that the ACFTA role has not yet been reflected in the growth of agricultural exports since there is no important agricultural commodities covered by early programs of the ACFTA. Meanwhile the strong growth of agricultural exports should be carefully addressed as an opportunity by Indonesian government to increase its contribution to the economic growth.

Abstract Planning and development in national parks and their gateway communities often transcend jurisdictional boundaries. Due to their interrelated nature, addressing development needs requires increased levels of coordination between public land management agencies, private landowners and community stakeholders. This chapter describes how a public-private partnership (PPP) was leveraged to provide design solutions (structures, infrastructure and open spaces) for a proposed visitor centre and amenities at Zion National Park's eastern gateway. Proposed infrastructure and visitor experiences reflect the culture and traditional industries of the area, incorporating agricultural and food elements. The public-private partnership facilitated the needed development at Zion's eastern gateway while, simultaneously, preserving cultural and historical aspects of the space. Considerations on the effectiveness of public-private-partnerships in gateway community contexts are also discussed.

Throughout all periods, the significance of ecosystems' biodiversity and the strategies employed in their management has consistently remained important for those engaged in the study of nature. Within the pages of this book, readers will encounter an in-depth exploration of these facets, delivered from a professional perspective. The brilliant curator of this anthology, Dr. Hasrat Arjjumend, takes readers on a trip that skilfully combines the wonders of nature with human cunning. This book would not be possible without the combined efforts of many people, to whom we are sincerely grateful. Scholars, writers, and experts have kindly contributed their knowledge, improving our understanding of alpine ecosystems. We especially thank the peer reviewers whose thorough assessments guaranteed the academic integrity of every chapter. We would like to express our gratitude to the editorial and production teams for their hard work in creating and perfecting this manuscript. Heading innovative programs like the Summer Field School on Mountain Ecosystems & Resources Management, Dr. Hasrat Arjjumend is the Founder, President, and CEO of The Grassroots Institute, demonstrating a dedication to international cooperation and information sharing. Dr. Sining Zhang, an assistant professor at Southwest Jiaotong University in China, addresses the intricate issues at the nexus of urban and natural ecosystems by doing research on landscape planning, design, ecosystem services, and climate adaptation. This book is a rich tapestry that integrates practical resource management applications with theoretical underpinnings. With its distinct perspectives, approaches, and case studies, every chapter makes a substantial contribution to our understanding of mountain ecosystems as a whole. The first portions introduce the topic and set the stage for talks about mountain ecosystems and the complex interactions between human activity and environmental protection. The parts that follow provide in-depth analyses, delving into concepts, classifications, and relationships between ecosystem services and landscape services in order to lay the groundwork for future discussions. In order to facilitate a fuller understanding of the fragile balance between human activity and the natural world in mountainous regions, readers are invited to immerse themselves in the richness of knowledge offered by contributing authors. The goal of this book is to further current debates, facilitate decision-making, and stimulate fresh lines of inquiry into the sustainable management of mountain ecosystems. In this chapter "Mountain Biodiversity in Romania," Daniela Antonescu, a specialist at the Romanian Academy's Centre of Mountain Economy at the National Institute of Economic Research, explains the vital connection between biodiversity and mountainous regions. Every chapter presents a different angle that deepens our understanding of these crucial settings. The editor, Dr. Hasrat Arjjumend, has put together a collection that will be an invaluable resource for academics, policymakers, and anybody with a keen interest in the delicate balance that exists between human activity and the preservation of biodiversity in the mountains. Alone like majestic sentinels, mountain ecosystems shape landscapes and have an impact on the basic building blocks of life. "Navigating the Peaks" explores the complex interrelationship between biodiversity and mountains, explaining the difficulties these magnificent regions encounter and offering solutions for their preservation. Mountains, which make up around 25% of the planet's surface, are thriving hubs of life that sustain a wide range of plant and animal species as well as human communities. We must face the devastating fact that these unique ecosystems are being threatened by a variety of man-made stressors as we investigate the intricacies of mountain biodiversity. The purpose of this book is to provide light on the difficulties that mountain biodiversity faces. We piece together the complex web of interactions between human activities and delicate alpine ecosystems via painstaking research. Every chapter functions as a lens, concentrating on certain problems like the effects of mining, forestry, agriculture, tourism, and climate change. But our story is not depressing; rather, it is an appeal to action. We outline conservation strategies based on moral development, environmentally sound practices, and global collaboration within these pages. Given the interconnectedness of mountain regions, a comprehensive plan that crosses national lines and involves local populations in the protection of their natural heritage is imperative. We extend our gratitude for your insightful feedback, a catalyst in refining "Navigating the Peaks" to offer a more inclusive and nuanced portrayal of our distinctive global landscapes. Embarking on the expedition delineated in “Navigating the Peaks”, we intricately explore the folds of untamed landscapes and seek shelter under the protective canopies of ancient forests. This undertaking constitutes a comprehensive inquiry, elucidating the intricate interplay between wildlife and human engagement within mountainous terrains. The ensuing chapters unfurl a myriad of narratives that collectively form a vibrant tapestry, revealing the diverse ecosystems characterizing our continent. Notably, the scenic landscapes of Asian nations, including China, India, and Nepal, are progressively garnering heightened attention. The narrative evolves through a meticulous examination of these regions, where dedicated chapters delve into their distinctive attributes. Acknowledging the importance of a global perspective, we ensure the prominence of Asia in the narrative while also appreciating the broader context. Two chapters are dedicated to the captivating highland vistas of Africa, adding a layer of intricacy to the overall narrative. Europe, with a particular focus on the Carpathians, sustains a comprehensive and profound representation. The Carpathians, the protectors of Romania's and Ukraine’s landscapes, need special attention where a wide variety of species live in a patchwork of ecosystems that echo the ages-old murmurs of the natural world. We examine the steps and initiatives made to protect these priceless ecosystems, realizing the intricate relationship between sustainable development and conservation. We are constantly reminded as we go through the book of how vital it is to safeguard and maintain these natural treasures. These breathtaking landscapes bear the scars of climate change as well as the marks left by human activity. However, these difficulties also present chances for cooperation and peaceful coexistence that will guarantee the survival of these essential ecosystems for future generations. This book is an investigation and a tribute to the mountains that influence the globe. It is an invitation to explore the unspoiled wilderness, to be in awe of life's tenacity, and to acknowledge our common duty to preserve the complex network of biodiversity that adorns the mountains of Europe and Asia. I hope that reading these pages will inspire a love of the environment, a dedication to sustainable living, and a profound respect for the wonders of our alpine regions. May this book be a resource for comprehending, valuing, and protecting the distinctive ecosystems that adorn the lofty summits of our planet. I invite readers to delve into the following chapters, where experts from around the world contribute their knowledge to unravel the complexities of mountain ecosystems and resources management. Together, we navigate a terrain where ecological sensitivity meets the demands of human development, seeking sustainable pathways for the future.

Central Asian Countries decolonized by break up of USSR, struggle with the important and unsolvable problems during the process of transition from an implicit and statist economic system to the capitalist system. Although 20 years have passed, the liberal countries adopted the free market economy, face the big handicaps in the transition process of their economic system to the modern capitalist system. I have been in these territories in the transition process from socialist system to the capitalist system. So I am sure that the field of tourism, trade, industry, agriculture and service has the important role in the development planning of the countries. In this study I will try to emphasize the significance and necessity of political stability and social peace and comfort to the development of tourism and trade. My former studies focused on some countries of the Central Asian Countries, had got great attention in the international congresses. Now I will try to review the importance of tourism and trade in the development of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, and necessity of political stability and the advantages and disadvantages of these countries in this way. Naturally underground and over ground treasures, geopolitical, geostrategic, geo-economic positions, political systems, social structures of this region and regional balances affect directly or deviously the political stability of above countries. In this study I will try to offer suggestions in view of the fact that these interactions.

Being a major agricultural commodity producer in the region Malaysia is well positioned amongst the ASEAN countries to promote the use of biomass as a renewable energy source in the national energy mix. The palm oil industry, the second largest in the world, has over 4 million hectares of plantation. The palm oil milling industry produces large amount of solid residues, the volumes of which for the year 2007 are: empty fruit bunches EFB (16.7 million tonnes), fruit fibres (12.2.million tonnes), and palm kernel shell (4.9 million tonnes). Besides the oil palm milling industry residues, other biomass contributors includes, the timber industry, rice industry and bagasse. These biomass residues, if fully utilized as fuel for power generation, would have the potential of annual generation of 31,900 GWh, with maximum generating capacity of 3,600 MW. Under the National Energy Policy set in 1979, three principal energy objectives, which are instrumental in guiding the future energy sector development, were established. These are Supply, Utilization and Environmental Objectives. In 2001, the beginning of the Eighth Malaysian Plan, Renewable Energy (RE) was regarded as the fifth fuel in the new Five Fuel Strategy in the energy supply mix. The target is that RE contributes 5% of the country’s electricity demand by the year 2005. Malaysia’s Five Fuel Diversification Policy provides the renewable energy policy guidance while the current grid-based small renewable energy programmes (SREP) and the renewable energy power purchase agreement (REPPA), embodies the national renewable energy strategy. To reinforce these policy instruments, the Malaysian Ministry of Energy, Green Technology and Water launched the National Green Technology Policy in the middle of 2009 that include Green Energy Technology. This paper presents the overall scenario of the Malaysia’s biomass resources, the status of biomass contribution to the nation’s energy mix, the challenges faced by the biomass promoters, and future research and development activities in developing optimized and efficient technologies at the Centre for Renewable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional.

In the last twenty years, the territory that comprises the Vega Baja of the Segura River (Alicante province) has experienced a drastic change in terms of how space is occupied. This is observable in the introduction of new uses that modify the configuration patterns of traditional settlements. This paper presents a typology characterization and classification of the evolution of traditional rural settlements which includes new emerging patterns of urban settlements in the Vega Baja’s context. This process has significantly impacted the landscape and the environment, as well as affecting how the local population relates to their living environment. The alluvial territory of the Vega Baja of the Segura River has been historically developed as a result of the expansion of its functional network systems —water canals, pathways, and settlements— which enable the occupation and colonization of extensive areas of marshy land. The territorial organization of this study’s area, developed over the course of eleven centuries, remained relatively stable until the 1990’s. However, in the last twenty-five years, the local economy has undergone restructuring, producing a mind-shift among local communities and resulting in a meaningful loss of crop production surface to make way for town-planning developments. The geographical area of this study is characterized by its intensive irrigated agricultural pattern. It is one of the last remaining Huerta European landscapes identified in the Dobris Report. Therefore, a more comprehensive and integrated approach to preserve identity and local cultural values is required so as to propose a sustainable economic development framework.References Antrop, M. (2005) ‘Why landscapes of the past are important for the future’, Landscape and Urban Planning 70, 21-34. Canales Martínez, G. y Ponce Sánchez, M. D. (2016) Pareceres sobre la Huerta del Bajo Segura. El poder de la Identidad y la Cultura en la valoración del Paisaje (Universidad de Alicante, Alicante). García-Mayor, C. y Canales Martínez, G. (2015) La Huerta de Orihuela en el Bajo Segura. Elementos funcionales en la construcción del paisaje (Universidad de Alicante, Alicante). García-Mayor, C. y Pérez Payá, M. D. (2014) La Huerta de la Vega Baja del río Segura: paisaje e identidad territorial (Lulu Press, Inc.) Gormsen E. (1981) ‘The spatio-temporal development of international tourism: Attempt at a centre-peripherary model’, Etudes & Mémoires 55, 150-70. VV.AA. (2011) ‘Urbanismo expansivo de la utopía a la realidad’, XXII Congreso Geógrafos Españoles AGE (Asociación de Geógrafos Españoles, Universidad de Alicante, Alicante)