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How Asia’s Low-Cost Nutrition Programs Are Cutting Child Stunting
Child stunting rates are declining in many parts of Asia and the Pacific, driven by targeted nutrition, healthcare, and sanitation improvements. Continued progress depends on scaling up low-cost, proven solutions.
Rice, Rivers, and Resilience: How Smarter Farming Can Secure Asia’s Food Future
Asia’s food and water systems face growing pressure from land degradation, trade disruptions, extreme weather, and severe ecological stress. Sustainable rice innovations and integrated river governance offer practical pathways to resilience and food security.
As The Weather Gets Worse, Smart Farming Is Needed More Than Ever
Strengthening early warning systems, resilient infrastructure, and innovative farming practices are essential to reduce risk and promote sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific.
Seed Money: How Asia’s Small Farmers Are Quietly Reshaping Big Food
Across Asia, small farmers are building stronger, more stable futures through innovative partnerships with agribusinesses, supported by policy shifts and financial tools. These models increase yields, raise incomes, and reinforce food security by aligning rural livelihoods with supply chain sustainability.
How Asia Can Revolutionize Its Food Systems—Before It’s Too Late
By modernizing infrastructure, empowering smallholders, and reimagining value chains, the region can achieve sustainable food security and equitable growth.
Adapting to a Thirsty Future: Sustainable Water Solutions for Georgia’s Agriculture
Georgia’s water security is under threat from shifting seasonal availability, droughts, floods, and an ageing and inefficient irrigation system. Strengthening water management, modernizing storage, and investing in agriculture are key to sustaining rural livelihoods and food security.
Four Ways to Measure Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture
Women in Asia and the Pacific face significant gender disparities in agrifood systems. Tools and national metrics can help design and evaluate the success of projects aimed at improving gender equality and resource access.
Three Ways to Help Tech-Savvy Youth Transform Agriculture in Asia and the Pacific
The future of agriculture hinges on the integration of climate-smart technologies and education. By leveraging artificial intelligence, big data, and innovation, developing countries can turn agricultural challenges into growth opportunities.
Innovative Agricultural Practices and International Collaboration Can Stabilize Rice Prices
Recent disruptions in rice production and trade, coupled with adverse weather conditions, have increased global rice prices, impacting food security and economic stability across Asia and the Pacific. Short-term and long-term strategies are needed to ensure a stable, affordable rice supply.
Cultivating a Greener Future: How AI Can Transform Agriculture for Food Security and Sustainability
The intersection of artificial intelligence and agriculture promises a sustainable future amid growing global food demands and climate challenges. Innovative AI solutions can transform farming practices, enhancing efficiency and resilience.