ICCIA Workshop on Creating Awareness on the Importance of Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets
Preamble:
In view of the global economic challenges and opportunities, the ICCIA has developed a strategic plan to implement its objectives and to address the challenges faced by the private sector. In this respect, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA) undertakes various projects, such as organizing customized workshops and training programs, which would help the OIC Member States upgrade their businesses, adopt best practices and make their business more competitive, as per international standards and add more value. The areas where focus has been given are: capacity building, agri-business, value chain, green growth and technology, commodity exchange program, business leadership development, poverty alleviation, promoting strategic commodities, upgrading marketing and managing skills, value-addition, gender development, promotion & development of Small & Medium Enterprises, utilization of microfinance and developing entrepreneurship, particularly in women and the youth.
Workshop on Creating Awareness on the Importance of Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets,
Izmir-Turkey, 1-2 August 2022
Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA) is organizing a Workshop on Creating Awareness on the Importance of Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets in collaboration with the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC), the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) and Izmir Commodity Exchange (ICE). The Workshop will be held in Izmir-Turkey on 1-2 August 2022.
Objectives:
The objective of the Workshop is to promote and enhance the quality and competitiveness of the agriculture products and to increase the trade flows of agricultural produce and improve living standards. The Workshop will create awareness among the relevant stakeholders from the agriculture sector on the importance of Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets (ACEM) and its benefit to the agriculture Sector. The Workshop will discuss and share knowledge on the business model for a successful Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets (ACEM) in the OIC Member Countries.
Project Purpose:
The Workshop will discuss and share knowledge on the business model for a successful Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets (ACEM) in the OIC member countries.
Contribution to Multilateral Cooperation:
The overall project will contribute to Multilateral cooperation by transfer of knowledge and sharing of experience among the OIC member countries. The project will engage well established and experience Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets (ACEMs) to support on developing the business model such as Izmir Exchange Market, which has over 120 years of experience.
Targeted Beneficiaries:
The Workshop will be attended by the top management or senior-level executives, who are responsible for establishing strategies or making decisions, within their respective organizations such as the following:-
- Heads of Relevant Departments of the Chambers of Commerce;
- Policy Makers (such as Ministry of Agriculture/Trade/Infrastructure or Commodity exchange representatives/Experts/Consultants);
- Heads of the Farmer Union/Committee/Organization/Small & Medium Farmers
Related Future Works:
All the partnering countries have a large agriculture production and more than 60% of their production is based on small farming. Yet, marketing and quality issues are impacting the competitiveness of their production. The following could be the possible related works in the future:-
- Creating a common platform in order to provide sustainability of experience sharing among the partner countries in the future.
- Developing a Roadmap for ACEM establishment for the Member Countries to provide a sustainable solution toward this initiative.
Workshop Language:
The workshop language will be English. As such, the participants should be well versed in English language.
Conclusion:
The expert speakers will make presentations and share best practices from the commodity exchanges markets. This will provide the participants an opportunity to develop their skills to serve better the private sector of their respective countries. The Workshop will create awareness among the relevant stakeholders from the agriculture sector on the importance of Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets (ACEM) and its benefit to the agriculture Sector. This will be very beneficial to the small farmers and traders in the agriculture sector and will enhance their living standards. The Workshop will discuss and share knowledge on the business model for a successful Agriculture Commodity Exchange Markets (ACEM) in the OIC Member Countries. Implementing a successful ACEM will provide a platform for producers and farmers to trade high quality crops based on demand and supply increasing the trade flows and improve farmers living standards.