A delegation from the Vietnam Coconut Association, led by Mr. Cao Ba Dang Khoa, Secretary General and Vice President of the Association, recently paid a courtesy visit to the ICC Secretariat. Mr. Cao is also the ICC National Liaison Officer for the Government of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The delegation, comprising five members from the Vietnam Coconut Association and Mr. Pham The Cuong, Counsellor (Trade Affairs) of the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to Indonesia, was warmly welcomed by Dr. Jelfina Alouw, Executive Director of the ICC.
During the visit, ED Dr. Jelfina appreciated... read more
The International Conference on Coconut (ICCO 2024), themed "Integrated Technology for Smart Coconut Production and Market Opportunity," was successfully held at the BITEC International Exhibition and Convention Center in Bang Na, Bangkok, on May 23-24, 2024. The event included a field trip associated with Horti Asia 2024, focusing on innovative research and strategies for coconut production, processing, and marketing, with a particular emphasis on the health and nutraceutical benefits of coconut products.
The conference was co-organized by the Conservation and Development of Coconut Oil Forum of Thailand (CDCOT), the Thailand Department of Agriculture (DOA), Kasetsart University, the Horticultural... read more
The 9th Regional Meeting of Pacific Heads of Agriculture and Forestry Services (PHOAFS), hosted by the Government of Tonga and supported by the Pacific Community (SPC) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), was held virtually from May 15th to 17th. The meeting focused on "Bio-Diversification via Green and Low-Carbon Agriculture & Forestry." The International Coconut Community actively participated as a partner organization, represented by Executive Director, Dr. Jelfina Alouw.
In her official statement, Dr. Jelfina expressed gratitude to the organizers and emphasized the meeting theme's alignment with the ICC's mission and... read more
