The International Coconut Community (ICC), led by Director General Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw, paid a courtesy visit to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Regional Office for Indonesia, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea and Country Office for Indonesia, to explore potential areas of collaboration. The ICC delegation included Deputy Director General, Admin and Finance Director and Market and Statistics Director.

They were warmly received by H.E. Mr. Hani Abdelkader Elsadani, IFAD Country Director for Indonesia, and Program Officer Ms. Yumi Sakata. The meeting highlighted the shared interest of both institutions in... read more

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