On June 28, 2011, Dr. Shenggen Fan - Director General of IFPRI was invited to give a presentation at the Asian Development Bank in Manila, Philippines, on the new role of the agriculture and food sectors in Asia.

The following key issues were discussed:

• Food security in Asia is under stress
• Agriculture needs to adapt to dynamic changes and emerging trends
• Policies and investments must be redesigned to promote agricultural growth for broader development outcomes
• Regional coordination is crucial to achieve goals efficiently