ADB-IFAD International Conference: Harnessing Digital Technologies and Experiences to Accelerate Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia and the Pacific Read more about ADB-IFAD International Conference: Harnessing Digital Technologies and Experiences to Accelerate Agricultural and Rural Development in Asia and the Pacific Digital innovations are already contributing to solve several challenges facing agriculture and rural economy. The future potential for such technologies to promote sustainable economic growth in agriculture has also been noted by numerous development agencies and researchers.
Integrated Rural Development for Prosperity Read more about Integrated Rural Development for Prosperity
Digital Agriculture in Asia and the Pacific: Strategies for Donor Impact Read more about Digital Agriculture in Asia and the Pacific: Strategies for Donor Impact ADB, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Grow Asia, and DFAT Australia organized this joint event to discuss how digital technologies are reshaping agriculture in the region; and transforming rural economies and food systems into becoming more inclusive, productive, resilient, and sustainable.
Growing the Future: Innovations in Urban and Controlled Environment Agriculture Read more about Growing the Future: Innovations in Urban and Controlled Environment Agriculture As part of ADB's $14 billion commitment to regional food supply security, the Agriculture Food Nature and Rural Development (AFNR) sector office is working to raise awareness and catalyze networking of key agricultural sectors. To this end, selected businesses are invited to present their business models, activities, key innovations, and opportunities for future development in an online webinar session.
Barrister Ali Asgher Khan Keywords finance agriculture development food security Read more about Barrister Ali Asgher Khan Barrister Ali Asgher Khan (Mr. Ali Khan) is an Advocate of the High Court and a Barrister-at-Law. Mr. Ali Khan has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the College of Law (England) and was called to the Bar of England & Wales (Lincoln’s Inn). Mr. Ali Khan possesses a diverse skillset which has been acquired from his extensive experience as an investment banker in the power and energy groups at Goldman Sachs & Co.
Mechanization of Small-Scale Farms in Asia: Current Status, Impacts, and Future Prospects Read more about Mechanization of Small-Scale Farms in Asia: Current Status, Impacts, and Future Prospects
Amina Bajwa Keywords economic development food security Read more about Amina Bajwa Amina Bajwa is a consultant with over 15 years of experience in economic development and food security. She currently works at both the Asian Development Bank and the Prime Minister’s Office of the Government of Pakistan as an economist and a food security specialist. Her expertise is in shaping policy and designing investment projects in agriculture and livestock. Prior to her current positions, Amina has worked for the World Bank, and projects of the USAID and IFAD.
Policy Options to Facilitate Natural Capital Investment : Bringing the Value of Nature into Economics Read more about Policy Options to Facilitate Natural Capital Investment : Bringing the Value of Nature into Economics This presentation gives an overview of bringing the value of nature into economics, finance, and policy, with a focus on sustainable development and the importance of incorporating the benefits of nature into decision-making.
Keynote presentation Read more about Keynote presentation This presentation gives an overview of the public-private partnerships in agri-food systems transformations.