The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
TUNISIA OVOP DAY: Roots & Wings
Republic of Tunisia
The thesis of this event is that OVOP: One Village, One Product « Isson-Ippin », a concept born in Japan in the 1980s, represents a mechanism for endogenous and decentralized development. OVOP initiatives may involve agricultural and non-agricultural products, tangible and intangible goods, traditional or innovative activities. The philosophy of OVOP is rooted in the valorization of biodiversity, local natural resources, know-how, traditions, identity, and the geo-cultural heritage of communities. OVOP Day will highlight both the Japanese and Tunisian experiences in implementing this concept.
OVOP Day will particularly explore the potential of Tunisian olive oil in its dual dimension. On the one hand, it emphasizes the roots dimension: heritage, biodiversity, territorial and cultural identity. On the other hand, it highlights the wings dimension through PIST (Partnerships in Innovation, Science, and Technology) to identify and enhance its multiple virtues, whether culinary, cosmetic, or therapeutic.
Discussion
- Circular economy
- Woodland regeneration
- Nature Positive
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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2025.09.25[Thu]
18:00 ～ 20:30
(Venue Open 17:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
Programme details
18:00 – 18:15 | Welcoming Remarks (05 minutes each)
• Dr. Safa JENNENE – Director, representative of CEPEX
• H.E Ahmed CHAFRA - Ambassador of Tunisia in Tokyo
• Mr. Setsuo IUCHI – President of Osaka Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Salah HANNACHI - President, Tunisia- Japan Friendship Association: Introduction to OVOP Concept
18:15-19:15| Panel I: Concept of OVOP and uses cases (12 minutes each)
Moderator: Mr. Salah Hannachi
• Mr. So SATO - Director, Oita representation Office:
Oita, the birthplace of OVOP
• Dr. Takafumi UEDA – Senior Advisor, JICA:
Building on diversity for endogenous development through OVOP in Africa, Asia and Latin America
• Ms. Hanen ABIDI BEN AYED– Director, APIA
PAMPAT: Leveraging Biodiversity and Local Products for Decentralized Regional Development, Similarities OVOP
• Prof. Motohiro KUROKAWA - Takasaki University
Development of Kaki value chain in Ouechtata village
• Mr. Nadhir BESSAOUD - GPS TBS-Takasaki University:
OVOP for Use GPS: Gap Project and Service learning
19:15 – 20:05| Panel II: Olive Oil, A Living Heritage and A Sacred Gift of Mediterranean (10’ each)
• Prof. Hamza ESSADDAM - Member, Support Committee of Expo 2025 OSAKA (online) & Dr. Darine DOGGUI – Director, National Institute of Consumer Affairs
The Olive Tree and Olive Oil: A Blessed Gift of the Mediterranean
• Prof Hiroko ISODA - Tsukuba University:
Functional Properties of Tunisian Olive Oil: Scientific Evidence
• Prof. Mitsutoshi NAKAJIMA - Tsukuba University:
Engineering Aspects of Olive Oil Processing
• Mr. Soufiène CHARFI – Entrepreneur
“Eshmun oil: The Ancient Wisdom of Tunisia’s Phoenicians Reinvented Through Science for Modern Health”
20:05 – 20:20 | Panel III: Olive Oil: Recipes using olive oil and related rituals
• Ms. Malek LABIDI – Author : Olive Oil in Tunisian Cuisine: Recipes, Food Habits, and Sustainability
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Dr. Safa JENNENE
Director, representative of CEPEX
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H.E Ahmed CHAFRA
Ambassador of Tunisia in Tokyo
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Setsuo IUCHI
President of Osaka Chamber of Commerce
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Salah HANNACHI
President, Tunisia- Japan Friendship Association
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So SATO
Director, Oita representation Office
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Takafumi UEDA
Senior Advisor, JICA
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Hanen ABIDI BEN AYED
Director, APIA
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Prof. Motohiro KUROKAWA
Takasaki University
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Nadhir BESSAOUD
GPS TBS-Takasaki University
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Prof. Hamza ESSADDAM
Member, Support Committee of Expo 2025 OSAKA
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Prof Hiroko ISODA
Tsukuba University
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Prof. Mitsutoshi NAKAJIMA
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Soufiène CHARFI
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The Future of Earth and Biodiversity Week
TUNISIA OVOP DAY: Roots & Wings
The thesis of this event is that OVOP: One Village, One Product « Isson-Ippin », a concept born in Japan in the 1980s, represents a mechanism for endogenous and decentralized development. OVOP initiatives may involve agricultural and non-agricultural products, tangible and intangible goods, traditional or innovative activities. The philosophy of OVOP is rooted in the valorization of biodiversity, local natural resources, know-how, traditions, identity, and the geo-cultural heritage of communities. OVOP Day will highlight both the Japanese and Tunisian experiences in implementing this concept.
OVOP Day will particularly explore the potential of Tunisian olive oil in its dual dimension. On the one hand, it emphasizes the roots dimension: heritage, biodiversity, territorial and cultural identity. On the other hand, it highlights the wings dimension through PIST (Partnerships in Innovation, Science, and Technology) to identify and enhance its multiple virtues, whether culinary, cosmetic, or therapeutic.
-
2025.09.25[Thu]
18:00～20:30
(Venue Open 17:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
Reservations are required for this programme.
Booking typically opens with the '2-month advance lottery.' Click below for details.
* Arrive early; latecomers may not be admitted.
For more information about making a reservation to watch a programme.
Please watch the Virtual Studio if you are outside the venue.
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