Next-generation Circular Bio Economy Symposium
Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Cambodia
Royal University of Agriculture
Phnom PenhFebruary 2024
Date: February 2 (Fri), 2024
Time: 10:00 ~ 16:45
Venue: Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen Hall,
Faculty of Agronomy, Royal University of Agriculture, Dangkor District,Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Hosted by
Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia
General Directorate of Agriculture, MAFF, Cambodia
Nagoya University
International Center for Research and Education inAgriculture
Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences
Center for Asian Legal Exchange

Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Graduate School of Engineering
Asian Satellite Campuses InstituteCo-organized byIRRI-Cambodia Liaison
Nagoya University Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship- Creating the Future of Asia

Creating the Future of Asia
Nagoya University
Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship

Under the Patronage ofFAO
JICA Cambodia Office
Plasma-seed Science Study Group
Satake Corporation

Japan Embassy in Cambodia
JapanIntellectualSupportNetworkinAgriculturalSciences(JISNAS)
Kota Town, Aichi PrefectureNext-generation Circular Bio Economy Symposium
Celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Friendship between Japan and Cambodia
Royal University of Agriculture
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
February 2 (Fri), 2024

Hosted by
Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia
General Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry andFisheries, Cambodia
Nagoya University
International Center for Research and Education in Agriculture
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences
Graduate School of Engineering
Center for Asian Legal Exchange
Asian Satellite Campuses InstituteCo-organized by
IRRI-Cambodia Liaison
Nagoya University
Interdisciplinary Frontier Fellowship - Creating the Future of Asia
Under the Patronage ofFAO
Japan Embassy in Cambodia
JICA Cambodia Office
Japan Intellectual Support Network in Agricultural Sciences (JISNAS)
Plasma-seed Science Study Group
Satake Corporation
Kota Town, Aichi Prefecture

Background and Objectives
Cambodia's primary industry production has increased dramatically in recent years,ranking 10th in the world in case of rice production, and its position in the international
market has increased to 9th in the world in terms of milled rice exports. However, evenwith such rapid progress in rice production, there are still many issues. For example,
approximately 70% of rice is produced under rain-fed conditions due to the lack ofirrigation development, and so measures to stabilize rice cultivation are highly needed.
On the other hand, there are also high hopes for improving the quality of agricultural
products domestically and internationally. Towards such improvements in quantity andquality, there are challenges such as a shortage of supplies of fertilizers and othermaterials due to climate change and unpredictable changes in the international socialsituation, as well as social needs of a shift to sustainable and circular cultivation
technologies.
In this aspect, Nagoya University has been closely collaborating with a number ofCambodian government offices and agencies, universities, and private enterprises andinternational NGOs that are operating in Cambodia over the last two decades or longer.
As a result, Nagoya University has established extensive and intensive networks andcreated a platform for interdisciplinary interactions among people from various sectors.
By utilizing such networks and the platform, we hold this symposium to deepen our
understanding about the current situation surrounding ASEAN countries and east Asian
countries and provide information on the progress of Cambodian primary industries inrecent years and efforts to resolve various issues mentioned above. Through ourcollaboration, we will demonstrate the emerging technologies and systems of Nextgeneration Circular Bio Economy, and discuss measures to deploy them for social
implementation, and aim to contribute to strengthening the green agri-bioeconomy
targeting 2030 and 2050 taking into account the Royal Government of Cambodia –Pentagonal Strategy.

Scope of Symposium
Cambodian and Japanese experts from their governments, academia, private sectors andinternational organizations that have collaborated long for joint research projects andprograms will share information on recent developments in Cambodian primaryindustries and their efforts to solve mounting challenges related to climate change andunpredictable changes in the international social situation with promotion of agricultural
practices towards sustainable production. The symposium aims to discuss prospects andspecific measures for strengthening the agri-bioeconomy taking into account the Royal
Government of Cambodia – Pentagonal Strategy:
・Human Capital Development
・Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Enhancement
・Development of Private Sector and Employment
・Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Development
・Development of Digital Economy and Society

Who should attend
・Scientist, Researchers, University and Academics
・Private sector and Business practitioner
・Government institutions, International organizations and Policy makers
・Non-Government organization

Organizing Committee
Chair:NGO Bunthan, RUA Rector
Vice Chairs: MIZUTANI Norimi, NU Vice President
NGIN Chhay, MAFF GDA DG
Members: EHARA Hiroshi, NU ICREA Director
ISHIKAWA Kenji, NU CLPS Semiconductor Processes Division HeadMIYAZAKI, Seiichi, NU GSE Dean
MURAKAMI Masako, NU CALE Director
NAKAZONO Mikio, NU GSBS DeanNOGV Penghuy, NU ASCI-Cambodia Director
YAMAUCHI Akira, NU ASCI Director
Steering Committee
Chair:HUON Thavrak, RUA Vice Rector
Vice Chairs: CHOU Cheythyrith, MAFF GDA Deputy DG
Executive Secretary:
EHARA Hiroshi, NU ICREA DirectorSecretaries: BUNTONG Borarin, RUA Director of Research and Extension
SRUN Khema, GDA Crop Seed Crop Department Deputy Director
Treasurer: CHIBA Sotaro, NU GSBS Associate Professor
Members: OHKURA Satoshi, NU GSBS Vice Dean
KONG Kea, GDA Rice Department Director
PINN Thira, RUA Head of PICOSURIYASATHAPORN Witaya, NU ASCI-Cambodia Designated Professor
RIN Soriya, NU ASCI-Cambodia Designated Assistant Professor
FUKUI Tatsuko, NU ASCI-Cambodia Project Assistant
ITO Kasumi, NU ICREA Associate Professor
NAKAMURA Sho, NU ASCI-GSBS Designated Associate Professor
HATCHO Junko, NU ASCI-headquarter Designated Supervisor
OKADA Naoko, NU ASCI-headquarter Leader
RUA: Royal University of Agriculture
GDA: General Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
NU: Nagoya University
ICREA: International Center for Research and Education in Agriculture
CLPS: Center for Low-temperature Plasma Sciences
GSE: Graduate School of Engineering
CALE: Center for Asian Legal Exchange
GSBS: Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences
ASCI: Asian Satellite Campuses Institute
PICO: Planning and International Cooperation OfficePROGRAMME
Opening Ceremony 10:00 ~ 11:00
MC: Dr. SOEUNG Rasmey (RUA)
Welcome Remark Professor Dr. NGO Bunthan
Rector, Royal University of Agriculture of Cambodia
Speech on purpose Prof. Dr. YAMAUCHI Akiraof the symposium
Director, Asian Satellite Campuses Institute, Nagoya University
RemarkRoyal University of Phnom Penh
Royal University of Law and Economics
JICA Cambodia Office
Embassy of Japan in Cambodia
FAO

Opening Remark

H.E CHAN Phaleun, Vice Secretary of State, MAFF

Keynote Session 11:00 ~ 12:00
Chair: Prof. OHKURA Satoshi (NU) & Dr. SOEUNG Rasmey (RUA)
Keynote Lecture

Dr. SAITO Kazuki
Senior Scientist, Cropping System Agronomy and Climate Change, International
Rice Research Institute“History and Progress in Rice Research and Its Future Perspective inCambodia”

Keynote Speech

Dr. NGIN Chhay
Director General, General Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture,
Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia“The 5th and 6th Priority Policy Programs for Agriculture”

Lunch 12:00 ~ 13:00
Session [1] 13:00 ~ 14:15
Chair: Prof. SURIYASATHAPORN Witaya & Dr. RIN Soriya (NU)
Theme 1

Human Capital Development

13:00 ~ 13:15

Prof. Dr. MURAKAMI Masako
Director, Nagoya University Center for Asian Legal Exchange“International Collaboration in Legal Education for Human Resource
Development towards the Co-creation of Legal systems in Asia”
Theme 2

Economic Diversification and Competitiveness Enhancement
13:15 ~ 13:45
Dr. KONG KeaDirector, Rice Department, General Directorate of Agriculture, Ministry ofAgriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia"Gross Return Considering Input Costs and Expectations for Economic Effects
from Quality Improvement in Rice Production"
Prof. Dr. TOKUDA Hiromi
Nagoya University Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences“Expectations and Challenges of Digital Innovation for Smallholders Economy”

Theme 3Development of Private Sector and Employment

13:45 ~ 14:00

Dr. FUJITA Akiko
Manager, Grain Research Team, Sensing Systems Group, Technical Division,Satake Corporation“Rice Milling and Development of the quality evaluation system of the rice inJapan”
Q & A [1]Intermission 14:15 ~ 14:45
Session [2] 14:45 ~ 16:00
Chair: Dr. BUNTONG Borarin (RUA) & Dr. ITO Kasumi (NU)
Theme 4

Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Development 14:45 ~ 15:30

Prof. Dr. ISHIKAWA KenjiHead, Semiconductor Processes Division, Nagoya University Center for Lowtemperature Plasma Sciences“Sustainable Innovations of the Low-Temperature Plasma-Agriculture”Dr. THO Kimeang
Deputy Director, Division of Research and Extension, Royal University ofAgriculture"Cultivar Trials, and Pest and Disease Management for Peanut Production inCambodia”

Dr. CHEM Mouylin
Researcher, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Royal University of Agriculture"Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: Their Role in Resilient, Sustainable andInclusive Health Development”
Theme 5Development of Digital Economy and Society

15:30 ~ 15:45

Dr. NISHIUCHI Shunsaku
Assistant Professor, Nagoya University Graduate School of Bioagricultural
Sciences“Utilization of AI in Crop Production for Development of ABC (Agri BioCircular) Economy”
Q & A [2]Wrap-up Session 16:00 ~ 16:30
Moderators:

Prof. Dr. EHARA Hiroshi (NU) & Dr. SRUN Khema (GDA)

Commentator:

Prof. Dr. NAKAZONO Mikio
Dean, Nagoya University Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences

Closing Ceremony 16:30 ~ 16:45
MC: Dr. SRUN Khema (GDA)
Closing address

Dr. HUON Thavrak
Vice Rector, Royal University of Agriculture of Cambodia

THE VENUE
Royal University of Agriculture
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen Hall, Faculty of Agronomy, Royal Universityof Agriculture, Dangkor District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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