ADBI Symposium on Poverty and Livelihood Strategies Among Indigenous Communities in Asia (Asian Society of Agricultural Economists International Conference 2023)

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Time of Event

15:20 - 16:50 Tokyo Time

Summary

As Asia becomes a middle-income region, focusing poverty eradication measures on vulnerable indigenous groups with inadequate infrastructure and public services access is critical. Yet, economic research in this area is limited, especially due to scarce data from small and often remote indigenous groups.  

To be held at the Asian Society of Agricultural Economists International Conference 2023, this symposium will spotlight the results of an ADBI household survey of indigenous groups in Bhutan, Nepal, and the Philippines and strategies for reducing poverty and improving livelihoods among them.

Objectives

• Explore poverty eradication challenges facing indigenous groups
• Present the findings of an ADBI household survey of indigenous groups in Bhutan, Nepal, and the Phlippines
• Discuss policies for tackling poverty and improving livelihoods among the region’s indigenous groups

Target Participants

• Policy makers and researchers from think tanks, universities, and international organizations

Output

• Greater understanding of poverty eradication barriers faced by indigenous groups
• Identification of research-based measures for enhancing poverty reduction and livelihoods among indigenous communities in Asia

Partners

• Asian Society of Agricultural Economists