Agriculture

Direct flights and new infrastructure projects move Tawi-Tawi closer to becoming an important gateway for Muslim Mindanao to other parts of BIMP-EAGA.

An ecosystem-based approach provides a low-cost way of avoiding more than $60 million in damages annually.

A project to help cacao farmers in Mindanao and a study on renewable energy certificates will be implemented with the support of the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund.

Helping farmers become resilient to recurrent droughts or flooding and other shocks has become more vital to arrest rising levels of food insecurity.

UNESCO credits the Malaysian city’s multicultural background for its “unique gastronomic heritage.”

Studies show continuing pandemic policy support and tapping new drivers of growth will be critical in sustaining a resilient recovery.

The 5-year program will help the region produce halal and other agri-products for BIMP-EAGA markets.

The Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap will guide digital transformation, which is key to pandemic recovery.

A program that promotes technology sharing between Christian and Muslim farmers will produce halal rice in Mindanao.

A grant from the European Union will support the development of five municipalities into producers and potential exporters of high-value crops.