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.
Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted Keywords nutrition food security Health Read more about Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted was the Director for Nutrition, Health and Food Security Impact Area Platform, CGIAR until early this year. She was previously the Global Lead for Nutrition and Public Health at WorldFish. She was awarded the 2021 World Food Prize for her ground-breaking research, critical insights, and landmark innovations in developing holistic, nutrition-sensitive approaches to aquatic food systems. She was awarded the 2021 Arrell Global Food Innovation Award for research innovation.
How Government Assistance Reduces Food Insecurity Read more about How Government Assistance Reduces Food Insecurity Findings from a 2023 household survey conducted in Southeast Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia showed that both regions had significant levels of food insecurity, with Southeast Asia showing more severe conditions. Among the various coping strategies adopted by households, only applying for government assistance had a significant effect on reducing food insecurity.
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.