Small Tea Growers' Movement in Assam-Webinar-CATECP

General Introduction

The International Perspectives Webinar Series brings together distinguished experts and scholars from ASEAN and beyond to exchange insights on emerging ideas and innovative practices across disciplines. This edition highlights “Small Tea Growers' Movement in Assam”. As global efforts to promote equitable agricultural development and sustainable livelihoods continue to accelerate—driven by fair trade initiatives, rural empowerment, and inclusive market systems—small tea growers are emerging as important contributors to resilient and community-based agricultural practices.

This session explores how collective action, cooperative models, and grassroots innovations are being implemented to improve income stability, enhance production quality, and strengthen the position of small tea growers in the global value chain. Through keynote sharing and interactive discussion, the webinar promotes knowledge exchange and a deeper understanding of how agricultural practices, economic sustainability, and policy frameworks intersect in advancing the growth and empowerment of small tea growers’ movements in developing regions..

This Course is for

1.University students and young researchers interested in agricultural development, rural livelihoods, and the role of small tea growers in sustainable and inclusive farming systems.
2.Early-career professionals and aspiring engineers seeking to broaden their perspectives on cooperative models, fair trade practices, and community-driven approaches within the tea industry.
3.Scholars, lecturers, and researchers focusing on agriculture, rural development, agribusiness, and the integration of socio-economic factors in strengthening smallholder farming communities.
4. Global-minded participants eager to gain cross-cultural insights into how small tea growers’ movements can enhance economic resilience, product quality, and sustainable development in the global tea sector.

Benefits of Learning

1.Gain insights into the principles and dynamics of small tea growers’ movements, particularly how collective action and community-based approaches can improve livelihoods, productivity, and market access.
2.Understand how sustainable agricultural practices and inclusive development strategies can enhance resilience, product quality, and competitiveness in the smallholder tea sector.
3.Explore ways to connect agricultural theory with real-world practices through case studies, cooperative models, and practical examples of small tea grower empowerment and value chain participation.
4. Enhance cross-cultural understanding by engaging with experts and peers on global perspectives in smallholder agriculture, tea production systems, and rural development practices.
5. Expand professional and academic networks by connecting with researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders working on agricultural sustainability, smallholder empowerment, and inclusive agribusiness development.

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