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VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific and Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations or FAVA today signed a memorandum of understanding to intensify collaboration in creating a strong network and relationship with livestock industry partners and improving content and management in VIV Asia and ILDEX Exhibitions.
The MoU commits the two organizations to share knowledge and expertise relating to the livestock and aquaculture industry. The jointly hosted seminars, workshops and training events will be part of the VIV Asia in Thailand and ILDEX Exhibitions in Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia during 2014 – 2016. Moreover, the student scholarship programs will be presented in Southeast Asia, South Asia and China.
The Dutch Ambassador in Bangkok, His Excellency Mr. Joan A. Boer, stated the following; “Innovations are needed to scale up production effectively. Not by copying Dutch technology, but by developing tailor made solutions that are adapted to local circumstances. Using our knowledge, our drive for innovation, our entrepreneurship and international outlook, we will continue to be the frontrunners when it comes to adding value, knowledge and innovation, increased productivity and sustainable production around the world. The increased focus on food quality and animal welfare is both an opportunity and a challenge for producers. VNU, in cooperation with FAVA, can provide an excellent platform to assemble people from all over the world. Together they can tackle the challenges that lie ahead in animal production in Asia and realize the great opportunities that Asia has to offer.”
“We acknowledge and respect the great importance of the veterinarian profession for the development of both the livestock industry and the domesticated animal industry and are very pleased today to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with the Federation of Asian Veterinary Associations. This validates our synergy with the industry as a partner. In our opinion this is the only way to develop an industry. We believe that our corporations will benefit the development of the industry and that we are on the right track to take on the challenge of the upcoming AEC.” said Mr. Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Managing Director, VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific.
The MoU comes at a time when VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, the 2-year old joint venture company of VNU Exhibitions Europe and TCC Exhibition and Convention Center, is realizing a high growth performance by managing and organizing more than 8 livestock exhibitions and conferences in Southeast Asia. With the corporation of FAVA, VNU Exhibitions will become stronger than ever in connecting to the worldwide veterinary network.
“FAVA’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of the people in the region through responsible animal care and welfare through unified professional associations. In 2015, ASEAN will become one community; we should be prepared to meet the many changes this will entail.
This diversity will reflect in the consumption and production trends in livestock industries. In order to grow and address the future challenge in AEC, FAVA has agreed to collaborate with VNU Exhibitions Europe and VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific. The aim is to create a regional network in AEC and among FAVA members. VNU Exhibitions will basically support FAVA with the student scholarship programs in Southeast Asia, South Asia and China. On the other hand, the sharing of best practice and new trends in the industry will be supported by FAVA through VIV Asia and ILDEX Exhibitions Conference and Seminar from 2014 – 2016,” explained Dr. Johnson Chiang, FAVA President.
“The Embassy has also worked very closely with VNU to support the activities of Dutch businesses in the livestock sector in ASEAN. The strong brands that VNU has established over the years, such as VIV Asia and ILDEX, create an excellent platform for networking and knowledge sharing in the livestock sector. Our government supports these exhibitions by organizing a Holland pavilion, where Dutch businesses are represented individually. The next events in which we will join forces will be the 5th edition of ILDEX Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City from 19th -21st March 2014 and of course VIV 2015. We are making preparations for the Dutch pavilion, matchmaking and a network event for ILDEX. I know VNU has big plans for VIV 2015 and will yet again exceed the success of the previous events,” said Ms. Daphne Dernison, Deputy Head of Agriculture Affairs at the Dutch Embassy in Bangkok.
February 12, 2014 - VIV
