VISION:

Asian Milk for Health and Prosperity

MISSION:

1. Facilitate an increase in productivity, quality and profitability, in an environmentally sustainable manner, at all points along the dairy value chain in Asia.
2. Facilitate the collection and dissemination of high quality information and knowledge relevant to dairy development in Asia.
3. Enhance the recognition of the contribution of small holder dairy farming to household food security and overall socio-economic wellbeing in Asia, and the importance of the contribution of women.
4. Enhance the global visibility of the Asian dairy sector.

Background

Asia region has emerged as the strongest growing region for milk and dairy product consumption during the last three decades. Asian consumers have generated nearly half of the global dairy product demand over the past decade but in many countries in the region, production has lagged behind demand with the result that import dependency has increased. While dairy prices in 2008 had declined in line with other agricultural commodities, many of the factors prompting higher prices will likely underpin market fundamentals in the dairy sector over the medium term. These market conditions provide an attractive opportunity for developing Asian nations to further consolidate the gains by investing in measures to enhance productivity, quality and market access.