ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Agriculture and Food Security
ADB scales up nature-based solutions and support for climate-smart agriculture across the entire agriculture and food value chains, including the blue economy.
Key Agriculture and Food Security Resources Latest Publications and Documents
Decarbonizing the Water Sector in Asia and the Pacific: Best Practices, Challenges, and Opportunities for Practitioners
Improving the Livelihood of Poultry Farmers in India through Contract Farming: How Effective?
The Model Forest Act Initiative (MoFAI): A Global Partnership to Improve the Legal Protection of Native Forests
Earth Observation Services and Tools for Development: Examples from Indonesia
Promoting Rural Development and Food Security
Strategy 2030's fifth operational priority calls for ADB to renew focus on rural development and improve market connectivity by transforming agricultural value-chain links.
Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2022
Discussions focused on the future of food and agriculture; financing green, resilient, and inclusive agriculture; and other cross-cutting issues.
Perspectives on Agriculture and Food Security
Asian Development Blog | 31 Oct 2023Emerging Asia's $23.2 Trillion Answer to Economic Shocks: Local Currency Bond Markets
Development Asia | 19 Sep 2023Transforming Fergana Valley into Central Asia’s Hub for Growth and Connectivity
Article | 28 Aug 2023Q&A: How ADB and Australia are Helping Agribusiness in Samoa through Finance and Support Services
Development Asia | 22 May 2023Mitigating Emerging Food Security Risks in Rice Markets
Experts
News and Multimedia
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ADB Projects to Spur Agriculture, Improve Transport and Trade Sectors in Mongolia
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JICA to Provide up to $1.5 Billion for ADB-Managed LEAP 2 Fund to Support Infrastructure in Asia and the Pacific
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ADB to Help Improve Agribusiness Value Chains in the Kyrgyz Republic
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Loan to Promote Plant Health Management in India’s Horticulture
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB Strengthens Flood Management in Indonesia with $250 Million Loan
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ADB Approves $659 Million in Financing to Support Pakistan’s Sustainable Development
Infographic | 08 Nov 2023Results of ADB-supported projects and programs in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2017-2023
Video | 02 Aug 2023More Water for Farms, More Food for Everyone
Video | 05 Jul 2023Qingfeng Zhang on the Future of Agriculture
Photo Essay | 26 Apr 2023ADB and the Global Environment Facility: Better Impact Through Co-finance for Climate and Nature