The second day of the International Coconut Community's (ICC) 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting provided a comprehensive exploration of sustainable coconut sector development. Following presentations from Malaysia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Tonga outlining their national agendas, a diverse group of international organizations and partners shared their expertise and initiative.
Mr. Ambassador Diar Nurbiantoro, representing NAM CSSTC, championed South-South cooperation, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing, skills development, and sustainable practices to empower communities and drive progress in coconut-producing countries.
Mr. Reynaldo V.... read more
The 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting of the International Coconut Community (ICC), the highest decision-making body of the organization, officially commenced today at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo. Member countries of the ICC, collectively accounting for over 90% of global coconut production, are participating in this prestigious four-day event (November 25–28, 2024). Ministers and delegates from 21 member countries, along with representatives from international partner and observer organizations, were in attendance. This landmark gathering is hosted by the Government of Sri Lanka, a proud founding member of the ICC.
The objective of the meeting is to resolve critical issues concerning... read more
In a significant push to strengthen Indonesia’s coconut industry, the Ministry of Investment/Capital Investment Coordination Agency (BKPM) held a socialization event focused on enhancing the involvement of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the coconut product supply chain. The event took place at the Morazen Hotel in Surabaya, Indonesia, 12 November 2024, bringing together key industry players, including representatives from the International Coconut Community and local SME leaders.
The ICC, represented by Mr. Alit Pirmansah, Marketing and Statistics Officer, and Mr. Otniel Sintoro, Information and Publication Officer, joined the event to emphasize the importance of SMEs in the coconut product... read more
