ECCP-DTI MOA Signing

ECCP and DTI recently signed a MOA pertaining to the Bohol Raffia Industry Product Development and Value Chain Upgrading Program.

The project focuses on the value chain of the Bohol Raffia industry through a strategic product development program that links the production capacities of local weavers/ producers with that of the target market. Calibrated product development interventions shall be done for players in both links (production for raw material and buyers / exporters for product conversion).

The project will be done in partnership with the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines- Cebu office, DTI 7 and the Province of Bohol, three participating exporters (Jim Castler, Ferimar, Bohol Beads and Fibers) and with the Inabanga Loomweavers Association and the Tubigon Loomweavers Multipurpose Cooperative.

Over the last several years the Cebu ECCP has initiated and managed a number of product development activities with cebu exporters especially in the area of raw material development and manipulation. The partnership is expected to enhance the product development capabilities of raffia weavers, as well as promote better understanding between subcontractors and buyers.