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Regional Technical Workshop Advances Crop Insurance to Boost Climate Resilient Agriculture in Southeast Asia

Bangkok, October 29, 2024 – Agricultural leaders and policymakers from the ASEAN Member States (AMS) gathered today in Bangkok for the “2nd Regional Technical Workshop on Crop Insurance”. Organized by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) in Thailand, Mekong Institute (MI), and Sanyu Consultants Inc., the two-day event focuses on strengthening crop insurance programs to bolster climate resilience and food security in Southeast Asia.

Supported by the Japan ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF), the workshop highlights the drafts of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Crop Insurance Implementation and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models for agricultural insurance. Participants also explore innovative technologies and case studies, such as the Area Yield Index Insurance (AYII) implemented in Indonesia, designed to provide attendees with actionable insights for their own country contexts.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Pongthai Thaiyotin, Deputy Director General of DOA, underscored the significance of crop insurance as a tool for reducing the vulnerability of smallholder farmers amid increasing climate risks. The event builds on previous workshops held earlier this year, with the aim of deepening regional cooperation in crop insurance through capacity building and knowledge sharing.

A panel discussion moderated by Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, Executive Director of MI, offers insights from key stakeholders in Thailand, including farmers and representatives from the Office of Agricultural Economics and Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives. Panelists discussed Thailand’s experiences with crop insurance and explored ways to make it more accessible, efficient, and aligned with farmers’ needs based on lessons learned.

On the second day, discussions will extend to regional initiatives, such as the Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility (SEADRIF), as well as the potential for integrating crop insurance and climate risk financing into the ASEAN Post-2025 Vision. Representatives from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the ASEAN Secretariat, and other organizations will discuss upcoming projects and strategies to enhance agricultural resilience across AMS.

 

Part of the “Promotion for Crop Insurance in ASEAN through the Public and Private Partnership” project, this workshop aims to strengthen regional ties, paving the way for more effective crop insurance schemes that address the unique challenges faced by ASEAN’s agricultural sector.

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.