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16 March 2016
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, along with the corresponding pipeline and lending projects in Central and West Asia.
16 March 2016
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, along with the corresponding pipeline and lending projects in East Asia.
16 March 2016
Know more about ADB's focus and action areas in the field of agriculture and environment, along with the corresponding pipeline and lending projects in Southeast Asia.
22 January 2016
Multiple challenges such as limited recognition impede women’s participation in the agriculture sector. More can be achieved in irrigation when women farmers are encouraged to participate and reach their full potential in light of changing economic and social patterns, increasing populations, and…
22 January 2016
This document presents a broadened perspective of governance in irrigation. It discusses these three key aspects: (i) lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen institutional, policy, and legal frameworks to improve performance; (ii) changing rural dynamics and the feminization of agriculture…
21 January 2016
This document presents efforts to quantify the links between energy and agriculture. It discusses how to implement suitable innovative technologies and approaches for improved water and energy productivity. It also explains in more detail, the impediments and opportunities on scaling-up and…
21 January 2016
Financing is more than just finding the money for investment and operations of the irrigation and drainage sector. It can be a powerful agent of reform provided a sustainable financing system is in place. This document suggests conditions for creating greater financial sustainability of Asia’s…
20 January 2016
This presentation shares the vision for water and food security in Asia and the Pacific by 2030. Making investments and providing an enabling environment for farmers, civil society, and the private sector in a number of key action areas will contribute to the attainment of this vision.
20 January 2016
To address climate change as currently the biggest challenge faced by farmers, Akay Flavours & Aromatics has conceptualized solutions to increase climate resilience, improve irrigation, and provide youth training. Efficient usage of fresh water, according to the company, is the key to food…
20 January 2016
The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID), in this presentation, discusses the global challenges for sustainable production. The concept of sustainable agricultural intensification is introduced. It also features ICID’s initiatives and programs in the field of sustainable…