Grow Asia

Exciting progress for rice sector innovation in Cambodia 🌾 Grow Asia and our Country Chapter in Cambodia Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (CPSA), are laying the groundwork for a GrowBeyond rice pilot in Cambodia. In a recent strategy meeting, we connected with key partners – AmruRice Cambodia, HUSK, and Global Social Impact Investments – to build a strong partnership by understanding current priorities, where partners fit in the rice sector, and what matters most to them. From mapping out the current landscape to identifying opportunities for scale, this marks an important step toward building a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient rice value chain 🌏. We’re excited to move forward with our partners and turn ideas into impact. Chrissa "Borj" Borja kimna Leav Arturo Garcia Alonso Reksa S. NIL Kimhun Sang Learn more about GrowBeyond: lnkd.in/gsJwvxxh

🌱 Join the Grow Asia Internship Program! 🚀 Grow Asia is inviting applications for our Internship Program, offering students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in driving sustainable and inclusive agriculture across Southeast Asia. As an intern, you’ll work alongside leading experts from the agri-food and finance sector, contribute to impactful regional projects, and build skills that will empower you to create real change in the agri-food sector. If you're passionate about food systems, sustainability, and inclusive development, we’d love to hear from you! 🌾🌏 Apply here: lnkd.in/g272FZR6 #GrowAsia | #GACareers | #JoinOurTeam

‼️ Attention Innovators, Only 2 days left to apply 🚀 The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge 2025 is gaining traction, and we’re thrilled by the response from AgTech innovators across the region! 🌾✨ If you’re developing digital solutions for the coconut, cacao, or coffee value chains, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with key partners and scale your impact in Southeast Asia 🌍. 📅 Deadline: 11 April 2025 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dXWThyZ2  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dgpg-b5F #GrowAsia | #GrowAsiannovationChallenge | #AgTech | #ClimateSmartAgriculture | #SustainableAgriculture | #DigitalTransformation

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🚜💡 Last week in Vietnam, Grow Asia—supported by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture, Visa, Thai Wah Public Company Limited, and The Sustainable Smallholder—delivered a hands-on Human-Centred Design (HCD) workshop as part of the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge. With 14 carefully selected participants from government, NGOs, and agri-startups, the training fostered cross-sector collaboration on farmer-first design. From CEOs to gender inclusion advisors, the diverse cohort explored practical tools to co-create scalable, trust-based solutions. Key insights from the field: 🖼 Storyboarding simplifies communication and aligns teams. ⏳ Progress over perfection enables faster learning and iteration. ⚡ Time-boxed creativity sparks sharper, more effective ideas. 🔍 "How Might We" + 4W keeps solutions focused and grounded. 🤝 Diverse collaboration drives real innovation. Big thanks to our partners and participants for an inspiring week of co-creation! Erika Balzarelli Shahira Yahia Chrissa "Borj" Borja Erica Kristel Sale Thuy Cam Nguyen Fanny Thiên Nga Perdu 🌱 #GrowAsia | #SustainableAgriculture | #AgriInnovation | #HumanCentredDesign | #TrustInAg

Our Country Chapter in Papua New Guinea, Grow PNG Ltd, is looking for a Manager, Finance & Human Resources to support its vital work in the Markham Valley agricultural corridor. This role will oversee financial operations, budget management, and HR functions to ensure seamless operations of the Secretariat team. 📍 Location: Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea 📄 Employment Type: Full-Time Know someone who’d be a great fit? Encourage them to apply! 📩 Learn more about the role and how to apply here: lnkd.in/gppq95Kb #GrowAsia | #GrowPNG

🌏 Reflecting on an Inspiring Week in Hong Kong 🌟 What a week! I’m wrapping up a busy trip to Hong Kong feeling invigorated and inspired by the rich conversations, innovative ideas, and new commitments to forge uncommon partnerships to unlock #CatalyticCapital for regenerative agriculture in Asia. Huge congratulations to Laura Deal Lacey and the team at the @Milken Institute for organizing another successful #GlobalInvestorsSymposium. It was a priviledge to join this event. Among the many highlights was the Philanthropy Roundtable with Steve Davis from Gates Foundation, who offered fresh perspectives on the complementary roles of Asian philanthropy and catalytic impact capital - not just as a stabilizing force amidst shifting US policies, but in bringing fresh thinking and new opportunities for philanthopies in the region. The theme of #PublicPrivatePhilanthropic Partnerships (#4P) resonated throughout the rest of the week, which included planning sessions with the World Economic Forum and dialogues with Grow Asia’s donors and finance partners. My trip culminated with Poman Lo’s uplifting #OneEarthSummit, which brought together leading investors, innovators, and changemakers for a rousing call for collaborative action on #Climate and #Nature. #Resilience was high on agendas, with notable presentations from Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, Tom Hall from UBS Optimus Foundation, and Rudolf Hilti, who all brought focus to the urgency of driving transformation at a systems level - pointing to the untapped investment opportunities in climate and nature in #ASEAN, especially for family capital and Hong Kong-based impact investors. My week was punctuated by inspiring conversations over great food with purpose-driven leaders and friends, including En Lee, María Ángeles León López Sui Ling Cheah, Laura Entwistle, and Derek Baraldi. Once again, I was reminded of the power of challenging silos, filtering out ‘noise’, and forging unconventional partnerships to drive catalytic impact. This week reinforced my belief that now more than ever, radical collaboration is the key to tackling the world’s most pressing challenges. Together, we can fuel transformative change. Here’s to turning ideas into measurable action! 💡🌿 #ImpactInvesting #Philanthropy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Partnerships #Collaboration #CatalyticImpact

‼️ 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 11 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 🚀 🌱📱 Are you driving climate-smart digital agriculture solutions for smallholder coconut, cacao, and coffee farmers in Southeast Asia? We’re looking for innovators leveraging digital solutions to build a more sustainable and resilient future for agriculture. Swipe through to check eligibility and submit your scalable solutions to the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge. Join us in transforming farming across the region! 🌾 ⏰ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 11𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 2025 Learn More💡👉 lnkd.in/gpcF3ynV International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA) Villgro Philippines #GrowAsia | #GrowAsiannovationChallenge | #AgTech | #ClimateSmartAgriculture | #SustainableAgriculture | #DigitalTransformation

"Localizing actions for food security is everyone’s concern." During the panel on #Governance and #PartnershipModels for Regional and Transnational Agrifood Systems Research and Innovation, Cherry Tadeo-Cunanan, Grow Asia’s Regional Manager for Women’s Economic Empowerment shared insights on equitable partnerships, blended finance models like GrowHer: Kakao, and the role of public-private collaboration in de-risking innovations. Grow Asia is pleased to join the Knowledge Exchange on Food Security and Sovereignty, hosted by the University of the Philippines and University of Guelph, alongside International Rice Research Institute and Global Affairs Canada. Learn more about GrowHer: Kakao: https://lnkd.in/dE23jH-c #GrowAsia | #GrowHer | #SustainableAgriculture

We are energized for a year of innovative collaboration! Grow Asia kicked off 2025 with pivotal council meetings—the Business Council and the Partners' Advisory Council—bringing together industry leaders and partners to shape the future of sustainable agriculture in ASEAN. 🚀 Key Takeaways: ✔ Scaling Climate-Smart Agriculture – Emphasizing sustainable supply chains and digital innovation to empower smallholder farmers and SMEs. ✔ Unlocking Blended Finance Solutions – Addressing the need for de-risking private sector investments and exploring diverse partnership structures. ✔ Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration – Ensuring that capital, innovation, and solutions reach those who need them most - our farmers. With a shared commitment to building resilient, profitable, and inclusive agri-food systems, we look forward to working together with our partners to consolidate our efforts as we shape the future of agri-food systems in Southeast Asia 🌏. Read more: lnkd.in/g7EkXvzs #GrowAsia | #GACouncilMeetings | #SustainableAgriculture

Earlier this week, we joined Thanks Carbon’s Green Finance for Green Fields conference in Phnom Penh to explore strategies for scaling climate-smart agriculture through carbon credits, and to learn from the results of their successful pilot project in Cambodia. Following their participation in the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge 2024, Thanks Carbon launched a scalable pilot integrating carbon credits into sustainable agriculture in Cambodia. We’re proud to partner with Thanks Carbon in advancing innovative, tech-driven solutions that support Cambodian farmers in their transition to climate-smart agriculture. - Learn more about the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge here:  https://lnkd.in/g9QjfZRw - Join the Grow Asia Innovation Challenge 2025 here! https://lnkd.in/gpcF3ynV #CPSA | #Cambodia | #CarbonCredit | #SustainableAgriculture Grow Asia ThanksCarbon