Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group

Conducts expert and peer reviews of project design and engages with IFAD, CGIAR, FAO, UNEP, USDA, and other agencies in research, peer reviews, workshops, and other activities to address Asia’s food security concerns and rural poverty.

Offers courses related to agriculture development and irrigation management.

Contact: Leah Arboleda, Group Coordinator

Title	Date	Focal Person
ADB-IFAD International Conference: Harnessing Digital Technologies and Experiences to Accelerate Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia and the Pacific	23 Nov 2022	Md. Abul Basher Navin Twarakavi
Study Tour on Exploring Opportunities to Promote Korean Experiences in Digital Agriculture and Rural Development Among ADB Member Countries	24 - 30 Nov 2022	Md. Abul Basher Navin Twarakavi Leah Arboleda
Training on Data Analysis and AI Application for ANR Projects in Cambodia: Estimating Crop Yields Gaps in Rice SDP Project Areas	10 - 12 Jan 2023	Michiko Katagami Leah Arboleda
Carbon Initiative Scoping Study - Results Presentation	10 Feb 2023	Masahiro Nishimura Michiko Katagami Leah Arboleda
Upscaling Climate-Smart Agriculture and Paris Alignment Training	15 - 18 Mar 2023	Michiko Katagami
Closing the Loop on Food Waste with Insect Bioconversion (Circular Economy Webinar Series Session 19)	28 Sep 2023	James Baker Navin Twarakavi
Asia-Pacific Natural Capital Forum 2023	07 - 09 Nov 2023	Narayan Iyer
Natural Capital Lab Webinar Series #1: Policy Instruments to Facilitate Natural Capital Investment	19 Mar 2024	Narayan Iyer Darline Lim
Asia and the Pacific Food Security Forum 2024	09 - 12 Apr 2024	Food Security Forum 2024