Luna Bharati provided an example of integrated water resources management-oriented processes utilized to engage stakeholders in allocation and management decisions.

Lisa-Maria Rebelo discussed how water accounting approaches could enhance multisectoral benefits.

Kakhramon Djumaboev outlined how improving water use efficiency can reduce energy use in the irrigated agriculture sector of Uzbekistan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.