Japan, a country long celebrated for its innovation, resilience, and deep respect for tradition, opened its doors this April to a series of transformative engagements that could reshape the future of the coconut industry on a global scale.
Leading this high-level engagement was Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, Director General of the International Coconut Community (ICC), whose visionary leadership continues to bridge tradition with innovation, fostering strategic partnerships that advance scientific excellence, sustainable development, and global collaboration.
This important series of visits across Osaka and Tokyo was made possible through close collaboration with the Green Power Development Corporation... read more
The Director General of the International Coconut Community (ICC) participated in the CABI Regional Consultative Meeting held in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The meeting gathered around 100 delegates from CABI Member Countries, international partners, and agricultural experts to align CABI’s efforts with national and regional priorities, develop collaborative frameworks, and ensure effective funding and implementation of key agricultural programs.
The event was officially opened by Dr. Daniel Elger, CEO of CABI, and Mr. Johari Bin Abdullah, Deputy Director General, Department of Agriculture, who represented Malaysia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM). Discussions were led by Dr. Ulrich Kuhlman, Executive Director, Global... read more
While attending the 12th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APSDF) in Bangkok, the International Coconut Community (ICC) Delegation paid a courtesy visit to Thailand’s National Liaison Officer (NLO) and ICC Chairman to further strengthen collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Thailand.
Courtesy Meeting with Thailand’s National Liaison Officer and ICC Chairman
On February 28, 2025, ICC Director General Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw and Deputy Director General Mr. A.H.N. Chinthaka met with Dr. Wilaiwan Kraikruan, National Liaison Officer (NLO) of Thailand for ICC and current ICC Chairman, at the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Thailand. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation... read more
