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Day 3: 24 March 2022
11:30 am – 6:15 pm, Manila Time

11:30–11:35 am                    
Recap: Day 2 Activities and Sessions

Sangjun Lee, Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, Asian Development Bank  
11:35am – 12:35pmSpecial Session: COVID-19 Impacts on Food Systems

Moderator: Takashi Yamano, Principal Economist, Asian Development Bank  

Keynote Address 
Aziz Elbehri, Senior Economist and Stream Leader, Agri-food, Rural Development and Socio-economic Policies, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific  

Panelists  
  1. Yasmin Siddiqi, Director, Asian Development Bank 
  2. Pavit Ramachandran, Country Director, Mongolia Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank
  3. Jalil Pirzada, Director, Institute of the Economy, Analysis and Agriculture Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Tajikistan  
  4. PK Joshi, Former Head, International Food Policy Research Institute 
12:35– 12:50 pmBreak
Deep Dive 3: Alternative Proteins to Meet the Growing Demand

With the pace of global population growth and improvement of dietary habits in emerging countries, protein supply requirements in 2050 will be twice as much as they were in 2005. As a result, the supply of protein will be insufficient as early as 2030. Alternative protein sources – such as plant-based, microbial-based and edible insects – are “eco-friendly” protein sources, offering potential solutions to the global problem of food shortage, over-farming, and depletion of natural resources. Discussions highlight issues related to expanding the consumption of alternative protein sources including consumer acceptance, food allergies, nutritional balance, cost and availability, and relevant regulations.

Moderator: Kate Jarvis, Consultant, PSOD-AIT, Asian Development Bank 

Key Issues: GHG emissions, deforestation, water intensity, healthy alternatives, advances in agri-food tech and synthetic biology, price-parity, government initiatives /accelerators, regulatory guidelines
12:50–1:05 pm
Keynote Address  

William Chen, Director, Food Science and Technology Programme, Nanyang Technological University
1:05–2:05 pm             
Panel Discussion

Panelists  
  1. Alan Shaw, Chief Executive Officer, Calysta  
  2. Varun Deshpande, Good Food Institute 
  3. Neil Ian Lumanlan, Circular Bioeconomy Consultant
  4. Isabelle Decitre, Founder and CEO, ID Capital  
Q&A and Open Discussion
2:05 –2:20 pm
Session Evaluation and Break
Technical Session 4: Financing Green, Resilient and Inclusive Agriculture

Financing is key to promote the implementation and adoption of innovations and technologies on-the-ground. This session will discuss innovative approaches to mobilize finances for smallholder farmers while emphasizing the role of multilateral development banks, public development banks, blended financing, and community-led financing, among others. Discussions will highlight natural capital financing, and knowledge sharing on green valuation, eco-compensation, and digitizing supply chains.

Moderator: Mio Oka, Director, Asian Development Bank 

Key Issues: Innovative financing tools and approaches, cross-country and international experiences, role of multilateral development banks and private sector, blended financing, community-led financing, green financing, innovative natural capital financing facility
2:20 – 2:35 pm
Keynote Address  

Gretchen Daily, Bing Professor of Environmental Science, Stanford University 
2:35 – 3:10 pmPanel Discussion

Panelists  
  1. Qingfeng Zhang, Chief, Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group; Concurrently, OIC, Chief, Environment Thematic Group, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank 
  2. Piet van Asten, Head Sustainable Production Systems – Coffee, ofi 
  3. Joost Zuidberg, Management Board, AGRI3 Fund 
3:10 – 3:40 pmReflect and Rethink for Revision: Experience Sharing, Voices from Development Practitioners, Farmers, Youth, and Women

  1. Kisa Mfalila, Lead Environment & Climate Specialist-Asia & the Pacific Region, International Fund for Agricultural Development 
  2. Stephen Hart, Senior Loan Officer, European Investment Bank  
  3. Arnaud Heckmann, Principal Urban Development Specialist, Asian Development Bank 
3:40 – 4:10 pm
Q&A and Open Discussion
4:10 – 4:25 pm
Session Evaluation and Break
4:25 – 4:55 pm
Knowledge Product Showcase

Moderator: Sungsup Ra, Chief Sector Officer, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank

Knowledge Product Showcase   

  1. Shingo Kimura, Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist, Asian Development Bank; Name of the report: “Financing Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems in Asia and the Pacific”. 
  2. Takeshi Ueda, Principal Natural Resources and Agriculture Economist, Asian Development Bank; Name of the report: “Cambodia Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Rural Development Sector Assessment, Strategy, and Roadmap”.    
4:55 – 5:05 pm
Break
5:05–  5:50 pmActions and Recommendations

Moderator: Qingfeng Zhang, Chief, Rural Development and Food Security (Agriculture) Thematic Group; Concurrently, OIC, Chief, Environment Thematic Group, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department, Asian Development Bank  

Panelists 
  1. Yasmin Siddiqi, Director, CWER, ADB 
  2. Thomas Panella, Director, EAER, ADB 
  3. Mukhtor Khamudkhanov, Director, PAEN, ADB 
  4. Martin Lemoine, Head, AIT, PSOD, ADB 
  5. Mio Oka, Director, SAER, ADB 
  6. Jiangfeng Zhang, Director, SEER, ADB 
  7. Aziz Elbehri, Senior Economist and Stream Leader, FAO  
5:50–  6:05 pm
Closing Remarks and Future Direction

Sungsup Ra, Chief Sector Officer, Sustainable Development and Climate ChangeDepartment, Asian Development Bank
6:05 – 6:15 pmCredits, Note of Appreciation, and Forum Evaluation



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