b'CONTENT FROM APSASeed comes firstA bold vision for APSA on its 30 thyearThe Asia and Pacific Seed Alliance (APSA) unveils its Strategic Roadmap 2025-2027, a forward-looking planAPSA wants to be focused on the three pillarsa stronger voice for of advocating for policies that encourage innovationthe seed sector inits ability to deliver valuewith business leaders, small and trade in the seedour region, drivingacross the seed ecosystem.group discussions, a workshop sector, engaging APSAsAPSA will strengthen itswith seed associations, andAPSA will strengthen community of membersimpactful regulatoryrole as a business facilitatordiscussion with external and external partners, andand policy reforms and knowledge hub forpartners.its role as a business cultivating operationalmembers, supported byfacilitator and knowledge excellence within theactive communications andThe Strategic Roadmap is association. Dr Manish Patel outreach, added Mr Koh. a product of this inclusivehub for membersAPSA President process and represents the Celebrating its third decadeAPSAs Executive Directorclear choices we make inMr Koh Teck Wahas the largest regional seedFrancine Sayoc said, Thesetting our priorities. WeAPSA Vice Presidentassociation, APSAs strategicThe world 30 years ago isregulatory changes. APSAAPSAs 30th anniversary is astarting point of the Strategicare saying, this is where weAPSA Treasurer TakahiroAchieving these ambitious roadmap outlines a vision thatvastly different from whatmust move with the times tounique opportunity to craft aRoadmap was asking thewill focus our energy andAndo said, financialgoals will also require addresses evolving challengeswe have today. The seedstay relevant and responsivewell-defined value propositionquestion: after 30 years, isresources in the next threesustainability is key toinvestment in talent. APSA in the Asia-Pacific businessindustry is undergoingto the needs of the seedto its members and foster aAPSA on track to deliver onyears, said Ms Sayoc. Wedelivering on this strategy.will focus on increasing the landscape, while seizing newtransformations due toindustry, said APSA Presidentsense of belonging within theits mission and mandate?.are very encouraged by theThe plan recognizes the needtechnical capacity of its opportunities and adoptingtechnological advancements,Manish Patel. seed community. APSA ViceDuring the first ExecutiveECs support of this strategicto expand APSAs revenueSecretariat to support critical a culture of continuousshifting customer needs, andPresident Teck Wah Koh, setCommittee meeting this yeardirection. streams through strategicpolicy, advocacy, and member improvement.Much emphasis is givento take the presidency at thein March, we identified threepartnerships, sponsorshipengagement initiatives, added on harmonizing policyAGM 2024, said: Membersbuckets for evaluation: policyHow will we deliver? opportunities, and diversifiedMr Ando.frameworks across the regionare the lifeblood of theand advocacy, membersResources, both financialprograms that can generate and providing a consistent,association. This strategy isengagement, and operationaland human, will be essentialincome without compromisingFinally, better planning will science-based approach thatrooted in understanding theexcellence. This was followedto achieving the strategicservice quality. At the sameensure the Secretariat can fosters innovation and seedmembers needs, while alsoby extensive research andobjectives. So is optimizing thetime, optimizing operationsmeet short- and long-term movement. defining how members caninformation gathering viawork of the APSA Secretariatwill ensure that the Secretariatmilestones. We cannot do engage with and contributemember surveys, interviewswith better planning andfunctions efficiently,everything, but we can do APSA wants to be a strongerto the association, supportingefficient operations. transparently, and withwhat makes the most impact voice for the seed sector ineach others growth andaccountability. and adds the most value, our region, driving impactfulachieving common goals. said Mr Ando. regulatory and policy reforms. The strategic planThere is substantial promotes globally recognizedopportunity to expand APSA phytosanitary frameworks,membership, particularly in supports plant breedingunderrepresented countriesWe are saying, this is innovation, and advocates forand emerging markets withinwhere we will focus our intellectual property protectionthe Asia-Pacific. Strengthening and the equitable sharing ofthe associations membershipenergy and resources in Financial sustainability is keygenetic resources. All thesebase will not only broadenthe next three yearsregulatory and advocacyAPSAs ability to influence to delivering on this strategy efforts are aimed at helpingand advocate on various seed businesses operate andissues and topics affectingMs Francine SayocMr Takahiro Ando thrive, said Dr Patel. the industry but also enhanceAPSA Executive DirectorAPSA Treasurer SCAN TO READ MORE60/ SEEDWORLD.COMDECEMBER 2024'