Food for All Investing in Food Security in Asia and the Pacific - Issues, Innovations, and Practices

Abstract

Food security is a critical issue for Asia and the Pacific. The region is the world's key supplier and largest consumer of food yet it is also home to the largest number of the world's poor and hungry. It presents a stark contrast - a food bowl that is full to the brim but cannot feed those who need food the most just to survive. To address food security in a sustainable manner, on 7-9 July 2010, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) joined hands to convene the Investment Forum for Food Security in Asia and the Pacific at the ADB headquarters in Manila. This book distills the wealth of information and depth of discussions derived from the proceedings of this landmark forum. With this book, ADB seeks to facilitate the sharing of knowledge, innovations, good practices, and lessons on food security and to catalyze greater interest and action on the issue at every front.