Food Security Forum 9 December 2020 ADB’s Strategy 2030 calls for urgent attention to meet the challenges of poverty, food insecurity, and rural prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The Rural Development and Food Security Forum aims to seek knowledge on enabling policies, technologies, and investments that will help DMCs/ADB generate rural prosperity and effective stewardship to land and water (fresh and marine) resources. This event targets government and intergovernmental organizations in the region, multilateral and bilateral development institutions, private firms, research and development institutions, think tanks, and centers of excellence, NGOs, civil society and advocacy organizations, and other individuals engaged in agriculture and natural resources in ADB’s client countries. Program and Learning Materials 09 December 2020 25 January 2021 Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) 2024 Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 The Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024 was held on 9-12 April 2024 in Manila, Philippines to discuss actions to ease a worsening food… 2022 Asia-Pacific Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2022: Battling Climate Change and Transforming Agri-food Systems The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and its partners organized the Asia-Pacific Rural Development and Food Security Forum to bring together innovators,… 2019 Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019: Transformative Changes for Rural Prosperity and Nutritious Food The Asia Pacific region has made significant progress in terms of reducing food insecurity. Despite the remarkable gains, the region is still faced… 2016 Food Security Forum 2016: Safe, Nutritious, and Affordable Food for All The agriculture and food industry in Asia and the Pacific region has undergone structural transformations, technological advancements, and policy… Session / Activity Title Speaker(s) Publications Publications Dysfunctional Horticulture Value Chains and the Need for Modern Marketing Infrastructure [Publication Launch Summary] These briefs present findings on agricultural wholesale markets in Viet Nam, Pakistan, and Nepal. They also provide… Publications Climate-Smart Practices for Intensive Rice-Based Systems in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and Nepal This publication presents the outcomes of initiatives promoting climate-smart agricultural practices and technologies in Bangladesh, Cambodia, and… Publications Information and Communication Technology for Agriculture in the People’s Republic of China This report presents the findings of an assessment on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to improve food production and… Publications Ending Hunger in Asia and the Pacific by 2030: An Assessment of Investment Requirements in Agriculture This report analyzes the impacts of agricultural challenges in Asia and the Pacific. It also identifies investments required in different subsectors… Publications Policies to Support Investment Requirements of Indonesia's Food and Agriculture Development during 2020-2045 This report provides analysis and policy recommendations on the investments needed in Indonesia’s agriculture sector to boost food security and… Publications Publications Financing Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific This publication explores how innovative financing and transformative knowledge solutions can help build sustainable and resilient food systems in… Publications Cambodia Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Road Map This publication presents an assessment of Cambodia's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development (ANRRD) sector and provides a strategy… Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Event Coordinator/s Shingo Kimura Leah Arboleda Maria Angela Banaria ADB Organizer/s Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources