IOVOP offers various trainings to build and enhance capacity for the government officers, stakeholders in the value chain of specific local products (SMEs, cooperatives, business service providers, producers…). The trainings cover many different topics, from the management of the production groups, product design and development, production techniques, market trend, market access, branding, community-based tourism… The trainings are always updated and pragmatic, based on the market needs. All global cross-cutting issues are always incorporated in the trainings. The trainers are well-selected globally basing on the required expertise. Many trainers have received the Hiramatsu Award for their excellent contribution towards the development of OVOP in the region.