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Securing Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific Needs an Intersectoral Approach
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted the economic growth of countries in Asia and the Pacific. It has pushed around 70 million to 80 million people in the region into extreme poverty and exposed the fragility of food systems. Measures to contain COVID-19 have restricted the flow of supply chains, causing prices to surge, and further aggravating the prevalence of malnutrition. Without proper policies in place, the risk of another zoonotic spillover is likely to occur as the demand for energy-intensive diets grow.
The pandemic showed the urgency of making the food system in the region more resilient to risks and prevent another pandemic. Adopting an intersectoral approach can promote food and nutrition security without disrupting environmental ecosystems.
This article highlights the key points discussed in a webinar organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Organization for Economic Development and Cooperation (OECD) on 26 August 2021.
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- February 7, 2024