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Food & Agriculture

Securing Asean’s food resilience amid the Middle East conflict

The Middle East conflict is set to have a double-whammy impact on both Asean’s import of fertilisers, and its energy-intensive fertiliser production. The timing is critical as in the coming months, the five major crops, including rice, are being planted in Asean.
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Food & Agriculture

Women farmers are the first defenders of a warming Southeast Asia

Countries can improve the lot of its women farmers by improving whose names land is registered in, who signs contracts, receives credit and training, and sits in the room when climate‑risk maps are drawn.
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Policy & Finance

Strategic priorities for Asean’s newest member

Membership of Asean brings Timor-Leste political visibility and economic opportunity, but also new exposure to disputes in a grouping where several members are wrestling with democratic backsliding.
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Cities

Eliminating extreme poverty: Kerala’s lessons for Asean countries

Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for developing Asean countries. The Indian state removed severe destitution by addressing nutritional, health and educational needs.

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