On March 30, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (Koica), led by country director Kim Eun-sub, witnessed the memorandum of understanding signing of the Center for Asian Mission for the Poor (CAMP) Asia and Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). Its goal is to strengthen the development of the agribusiness industry of Mindanao, particularly on assistance to durian producers in Davao.
Koica has granted 1.037 billion won (€720,000) to CAMP Asia under the “Sustainable Agricultural Environment Establishment through Durian Producer Cooperative Organization in Mindanao, Philippines” project. Implementers will provide technical assistance, empower cooperative organizations and assist in marketing, among others. Initial beneficiaries are durian producers in Barangays Manuel Guianga, Sirib, Tamayong and Wangan in Davao City.
