Call for Research Papers on Nutritional Security in Asia and the Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities

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Asian Development Bank Institute

Economies in Asia and the Pacific are undergoing a rapid transition in nutritional patterns due to ongoing shifts in economic conditions, urbanization, and global interconnectedness. Unfortunately, this transformation is accompanied by intricate nutritional failures among the population: childhood undernutrition, escalating obesity and non-communicable disease prevalence, and micronutrient deficiencies affecting diverse age groups. The worsening picture of nutrition calls for a transformative change in the current food and agriculture scenario. This includes a targeted approach to improving affordability and access to nutritious food while considering challenges due to climate change and conflicts. As a proactive measure, we are exploring potential future opportunities pertaining to nutritional security in Asia and the Pacific.

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is inviting submissions of high-quality empirical and applied research papers on the theme of "Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing Nutritional Security in Asia and the Pacific." Papers may also be devoted to literature review and meta-analysis. Selected papers will have the opportunity to be presented at an ADBI conference. They may also be considered for an edited book highlighting policy solutions for improving nutritional security in Asia and the Pacific. We strongly encourage in-depth exploration of the following topics of interest:

  1. Studies investigating the effects of interventions in improving nutritional security through case-control and randomized controlled trials
  2. Sustainable agricultural approaches for enhancing local-level nutritional security and resilience
  3. Health and nutritional impacts of introducing diversified diets at the population level
  4. Sustainable dietary approaches at the population and local levels for improving nutritional security
  5. The role of markets in facilitating the expansion of nutritious and sustainable diets
  6. Contributions of development programs (e.g., government initiatives, collective efforts, and NGOs) in encouraging nutrition security
  7. Exploration of rural-urban disparities and the effects of urbanization in the context of nutrition security
  8. Connections with global value chains concerning nutrition security
  9. Empowerment of women and intra-household decision-making regarding food allocation and purchases
  10. Assessing subjective well-being factors (e.g., happiness, life satisfaction, andloneliness) in the context of nutritional challenges and opportunities

This call for papers highlights the significance of addressing nutritional security and its multifaceted implications for health, agriculture, markets, development programs, gender dynamics, and overall well-being. Submissions exploring these aspects are encouraged to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of effective strategies to tackle nutrition challenges and present opportunities in Asia and the Pacific and beyond.

Submission Procedure

Authors should submit their full papers of 5,000–10,000 words, including references and footnotes but excluding figures and tables, via this link by 5 January 2024.

Please list the name, affiliation, position, and email of each author and clearly mark the corresponding author. Authors of accepted submissions will be notified by 15 March 2024. All submissions must contain only original or review work which has not been published, nor is currently under review, by any other journal or other outlets, including working paper series.

Paper submissions must be original and neither currently published nor under consideration for publication elsewhere. Papers must also comply with the ADBI Guidelines for Authors.

Submissions from authors who are citizens of ADB member economies are encouraged.

Arrangements for Selected Papers

Authors of selected papers will be invited to present at a virtual conference to be hosted by ADBI in January 2024.

The corresponding author will be invited to present at the conference. The corresponding author is also expected to serve as a discussant for another paper. After rigorous peer review, selected papers will be included as chapters in a planned edited book.

An honorarium of 1,000ドル will be paid to the corresponding author upon approval of all deliverables.

Selection Committee

  • Dil B. Rahut, Vice-Chair of Research and Senior Research Fellow, ADBI
  • KE Seetha Ram, Senior Consulting Specialist, Capacity Building and Training, ADBI; and Visiting Professor, The University of Tokyo
  • Raja Rajendra Timilsina, Consultant (Economist), ADBI
  • Panharoth Chhay, Research Associate, ADBI
  • Sakshi Pandey, PhD Candidate, Graduate School of Agricultural & Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo; and Capacity Building and Training Associate, ADBI

Contacts

Inquiries may be directed to Sakshi Pandey, Raja Rajendra Timilsina, and Panharoth Chhay .