Why Is Asia So Food Insecure?

Event: Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019: Transformative Changes for Rural Prosperity and Nutritious Food

Why Is Asia So Food Insecure?

28 October 2019

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Only two countries from Asia Pacific—Singapore and Global Food Security Index measures how affordable, available, safe and up-to-standard food is across 113 countries. How can the world’s most populous region improve food security?

Geographical Focus: 
Regional - Asia
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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