Prepared by Nguyen Thi Trang – PHANO & Sok Chanraksmey – DPA

ALiSEA Vietnam and Cambodia were honored to participate in the “Asia Learning Exchange on Agroecology Economies” hosted by the Agroecology Fund, and Serikat Petani Indonesia (SPI) in Bogor, Indonesia on April 21–26, 2025. The event gathered over 120 delegates from across Asia to share knowledge, foster connections, and advance regional Agroecology economic development strategies. Two days of insightful field visits were also held at the training sites of the SPI.

During the event, ALiSEA Vietnam presented a variety of publications, materials, and initiatives supported through its Small Grant program, including:

• A poster introduction about ALiSEA Vietnam
• A technical guide on sustainable coffee cultivation and organic fertilizer from coffee by-products (NOMAFSI),
• Research on indigenous seed conservation (SPERI),
• Nursery development techniques (CARES),
• Agroecological tourism models that integrate local farm products (Agritage Vietnam),
• And various communication materials raising awareness about agroecology.
  

These showcased efforts vividly illustrated the outcomes of ALiSEA’s collaboration with grassroots partners and affirmed the network’s role in knowledge exchange and practical support for agroecology transformation.

In thematic discussions and regional working groups, ALiSEA delegates actively shared experiences in multi-stakeholder network coordination, as well as insights into empowering local farmers to lead innovation. Bilateral exchanges with partners from Thailand, the Philippines, and other countries revealed strong commonalities and promising avenues for future collaboration.

A highlight of the program was the visit to SPI’s agroecology field school in Cijujung, where farmers and students are trained to manage self-reliant food systems that are safe, high-quality, and affordable. The delegation also enjoyed a memorable cultural and agroecological experience day at SPI’s center in Indramayu, rich in food, traditions, and farming practice.

ALiSEA extends heartfelt thanks to SPI, the Agroecology Fund, and all participating delegates from over 20 countries for sharing their experiences and strengthening the collective journey toward fair and sustainable agroecological transitions across Asia.