Background

3 Subtopics – 15 mins/each + 15 mins Q&A: approx

• Policy issues on food safety and possible challenges in the Lancang-Mekong region (Download PDF file)
• Processed food sector emerging trends and opportunities (Download PDF file)
• Issues on non-tariff measures in processed food sector (Download PDF file)

Moderator: Dr. WatcharasLeelawath – Executive Director of Mekong Institute

Discussants:

1. Masami T. Takeuchi, Ph.D., Food Safety Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
2. Dr. Akeanong Jangbua, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Food Innopolis
3. Dr. Ratna Devi Nadarajan, Program Specialist – Agricultural Development and Commercialization Department – Mekong Institute