Opening Remarks Read more about Opening Remarks Bambang Susantono called for the need to generate global awareness and momentum for rebuilding and improving the food systems that have been affected by the pandemic. He highlighted the important role of multi-lateral development banks (MDBs) in mobilizing resources towards food system transformation and shared that ADB is developing an innovative natural capital financing facility to scale up investments in sustainable and climate resilient food systems.
Fostering Adoption of Model Driven WEF Solutions through IWRM Approaches in Western Nepal Read more about Fostering Adoption of Model Driven WEF Solutions through IWRM Approaches in Western Nepal Luna Bharati provided an example of integrated water resources management-oriented processes utilized to engage stakeholders in allocation and management decisions.
Water Accounting: Assessing Water Use and Availability for Allocation Read more about Water Accounting: Assessing Water Use and Availability for Allocation Lisa-Maria Rebelo discussed how water accounting approaches could enhance multisectoral benefits.
Improving Water and Energy Use Efficiency in the Lift Irrigated Areas of Uzbekistan Read more about Improving Water and Energy Use Efficiency in the Lift Irrigated Areas of Uzbekistan Kakhramon Djumaboev outlined how improving water use efficiency can reduce energy use in the irrigated agriculture sector of Uzbekistan.
Kakhramon Djumaboev Keywords water agriculture water security water management Read more about Kakhramon Djumaboev Kakhramon Djumaboev is a researcher at the Central Asian Regional Representative Office of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) in Tashkent.
Voices from the Field Read more about Voices from the Field 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.
Technology and Innovation Marketplace Read more about Technology and Innovation Marketplace 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 plenary.
Publication Launch Read more about Publication Launch 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.
Closing Session Read more about Closing Session 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.
Voices from the Field: Youth Perspectives Read more about Voices from the Field: Youth Perspectives 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.