Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update: Transforming Agriculture in Asia (Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Series)

Asian Development Bank

ISBN 10: 929269054X / ISBN 13: 9789292690540

Published by Asian Development Bank 2022-03-30, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2021 Update: Transforming Agriculture in Asia (Asian Development Outlook (ADO) Series)
• Publisher: Asian Development Bank 2022-03-30
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 929269054X
• ISBN 13: 9789292690540
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This report forecasts growth in developing Asia of 7.1 in 2021 and 5.4% in 2022 in an uneven recovery caused by divergent growth paths. Its theme chapter explores sustainable agriculture.

Growth forecasts are revised up for East Asia and Central Asia from the projections made in April, but down for South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. This reflects differences in vaccination progress and control of domestic COVID-19 outbreaks but also other factors, including rising commodity prices and depressed tourism. Inflation is expected to remain under control. The main risks to the economic outlook come from the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emergence of new variants, slower-than-expected vaccine rollouts, and waning vaccine effectiveness.

Sustainable food production and agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change will be crucial for developing Asia. To transform agriculture in the region, its economies must tackle challenges from changing consumer demand, changing demographics, and a changing and more fragile environment.