A recent ASTI report points to large-scale underinvestment in agricultural research and development (R&D) and major research capacity gaps across Southeast Asia. The region will need to step up its agricultural R&D investment to enhance future agricultural productivity, food security, and poverty reduction, and to respond more effectively to challenges posed by climate change and […] Source: Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators
Farmer Organizations and COVID-19 in ASEAN: Role, impact, and opportunities
Even prior to the pandemic, Farmer Organizations (FOs) in many ASEAN countries were playing an important role in disseminating information, reducing farmer risk and improving market reach. All of these have taken on a new significance in the post-COVID... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
Learning from earlier crises: ASEAN countries’ trade responses during COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic led to several countries imposing lockdowns, disrupting global supply chains and restricting the movement of goods and labor. ASEAN countries is no different.
The post Learning from earlier crises: ASEAN countries’ trade responses du... Source: IFPRI South Asia Office
GCAN presentation to USAID mission in Cambodia
During a week-long visit in Cambodia in December 2016, the GCAN team presented key climate-gender-nutrition linkages to the USAID Mission. Productive discussions took place between the GCAN team and USAID Mission staff on priorities and potential research topics that would inform USAID's programming in Cambodia. The GCAN team also met with local implementing partners and […]
