Agricultural Socio-Economics in The Context of ASEAN How Can Southeast Asia Benefit from Each Other?

Overview

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Southeast Asia, contributing significantly to food security, economic stability, and rural livelihoods. Despite the region’s diverse agricultural practices and resources, ASEAN countries face common challenges such as climate change, urbanization, market volatility, and policy discrepancies.

To foster resilience, sustainability, and collective growth, Yayasan Strategik Lestari (YSL) is organizing this webinar to facilitate knowledge exchange and discussion on key agricultural socio-economic issues in ASEAN.

This webinar will explore:
✔ The socio-economic dynamics shaping ASEAN’s agricultural sector.
✔ How collaboration among ASEAN countries can enhance agricultural productivity and resilience.
✔ Necessary policy interventions to address climate change and market volatility.
✔ Ways to harness Southeast Asia’s agricultural diversity for mutual benefit and sustainable development.

Event Details

Date: 11 April 2025 (Friday)
Time: 10:30 AM GMT+8 (Malaysia) | 9:30 AM GMT+7 (Indonesia - WIB)
Platform: Google Meet
Participation: FREE (Registration required)
Registration Deadline: 10 April 2025

Target Audience

Policymakers and government officials
Academics and researchers
Agribusiness practitioners
Civil society organizations
Students and individuals interested in agricultural development

Objectives

✅ To analyze ASEAN's agricultural socio-economic dynamics and their implications for food security and regional development.
✅ To explore collaborative strategies among ASEAN nations to enhance agricultural competitiveness through policy innovation, technology adoption, and resource sharing.
✅ To discuss policy implications of regional agricultural practices amidst globalization, climate change, and institutional reforms.
✅ To understand the roles of various stakeholders—governments, private sector, and civil society—in strengthening sustainable agricultural development in ASEAN.
✅ To formulate holistic approaches to fortifying regional food sovereignty with an emphasis on economic, social, and environmental resilience.

Featured Speaker

Dr. Dona Laily Wahyuning

Head of Agribusiness Management Laboratory, Indonesia

Dr. Dona Laily Wahyuning is a distinguished scholar in agribusiness management, focusing on agricultural competitiveness, trade dynamics, and rural socio-economics. As the Head of the Agribusiness Management Laboratory at Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, her research provides valuable insights into Indonesia’s agricultural landscape and its regional implications.

Her notable research includes:

Analysis of rice farming competitiveness in Bojonegoro Regency.
Studies on factors influencing rice imports in Indonesia.
Competitiveness of Indonesian cloves in global spice markets.

Her expertise in agricultural resilience and market performance makes her an essential voice in advancing sustainable agricultural development across ASEAN.

Webinar Agenda

First Hour: Presentation by Dr. Dona Laily Wahyuning on agricultural socio-economics in ASEAN.
Last 30 Minutes: Interactive Q&A session with participants.

Organizers

Yayasan Strategik Lestari (YSL)
YSL is dedicated to conducting data-driven research and advocacy on sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Stratsea
An online platform providing expert analyses on Southeast Asian affairs, covering topics such as education, environment, politics, and regional development.

Contact for Inquiries

Mohamad Izzat: 019-9731850
Mrs. Masitah: 013-7857419

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