The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) has released its advocacy papers for 2024 which includes recommendations related to achieving stable food supply, good nutrition, implementing effective health financing methods, among others.
In file photo: For lack of efficient transportation, locals in most Philippine rural areas commute daily and dangerously in overloaded vehicles, such as this jeepney in Sagada, Mountain Province.
The chamber said that by investing in technologies, infrastructure, and institutions that strengthen the entire agricultural value chain, the Philippines can unlock the sector’s full potential, increase food production and achieve food security. ECCP also underscored the need to boost efforts to encourage youth participation in the agricultural sector as many experts have highlighted the “adverse effects” of an ageing population of farmers on the country’s food security.
“In order for the country to achieve its goals for the agriculture sector, we must first address the problem of ageing farmers,” ECCP noted.ECCP underscored the importance of good nutrition. The chamber said it is “crucial” for establishing a stable foundation for socio-economic development. Other initiatives, ECCP said, would be to improve access to affordable healthy food options in “underserved” communities, designing neighbourhoods that encourage physical activity through accessible parks and bike lanes.
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