The People’ Republic of China (PRC)-Japan-The Republic of Korea (ROK) Rural Vitalization Experiences: Implications for ASEAN Countries

The workshop was hosted by the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC) and co-organized by China Institute for South-South Cooperation in Agriculture (CISSCA). The ADB-PRC Regional Knowledge Sharing Initiative and Guangxi Foreign Capital Poverty Reduction Project Management Center supported the event. The workshop objective was to gather experts in the field of rural development from the Plus Three countries (the PRC, Japan, ROK) to share their experiences in tackling rural development challenges. Four topics were covered: rural vitalization strategies and policies in the Plus Three countries, industrial development and rural income generation in rural areas, social organizations and services in rural communities; and potential development cooperation with ASEAN countries.

Forty-five scholars from the Plus Three countries, officials from the PRC, ASEAN countries, representatives from the ADB and IPRCC, and media attended the event. Experts from ASEAN and international organizations joined as discussants or observers. The workshop would produce a vision and actions for rural vitalization in the three countries and beyond. Opportunities for future collaborations among the Plus Three with ASEAN countries would be explored to speed up rural development and reduce poverty.