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Voices from the Field: Farmers’ Experience

9 March 2021
In this session, smallholders as well as commercial farmers share their first-hand experience of challenges, difficulties, and successes with policy makers and other stakeholders in the businesses they operate.

Voices from the Field: Youth Perspectives

9 March 2021
Youth and youth representatives present their views about farming and employment in rural areas. They share their aspirations and experiences to explain (i) what hindrances they face in taking up farming full-time, and (ii) what other nonfarm employment opportunities can be developed in rural areas…

Closing Session

9 March 2021
This session highlighted the opportunities for transformative changes in rural development and food security; how ADB's approach will adjust in the next 5 to 10 years; and how the technical revolution will affect farmer's access to financing.

Publication Launch

9 March 2021
The knowledge products prepared in partnership with IFPRI, IRRI, and Mercasa will help stakeholders understand the issues facing the rural development and food security sector.

Technology and Innovation Marketplace

9 March 2021
International research institutions and technology firms were invited to showcase their modern technologies and services to support rural development and food security. There were 10 booths set up in the ADB cafeteria hallway leading to the Auditorium, and nine exhibitors presented on Day 1 in the…

Voices from the Field

9 March 2021
This report captures the stories and on- the-ground experiences of farmers, entrepreneurs and young agripreneurs to help prompt leaders to provide active leadership, effective resource stewardship, and promote transformative changes in rural development and food security.

COVID-19 vaccines update

24 February 2021
Presentation on the global situation and current updates of COVID-19 vaccines development, access, and distribution.

Supplying Safe and Effective COVID-19 Vaccines

24 February 2021
Presentation on fast-tracking development, innovations, and reliable supply of safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

Rolling Out the COVID COVID-19 Vaccines

24 February 2021
Presentation on lessons, insights, and perspectives on enhancing large scale vaccine distribution amid COVID-19 based on the experience of Asian Development Bank working with countries in Asia and the Pacific and financing options through the ADB Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX).

Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global emission projections

11 January 2021
Niklas Höhne of NewClimate Institute discussed the recent recovery packages and key examples of green recovery from various countries including China, India, South Korea, the USA, and the European Union.