SUSTAINABLE AND SMART AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAIN DEVELOPMENT IN MEKONG COUNTRIES

The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified the impacts of climate change on food production and exposed major gaps in access to smart technologies between smallholder producers, MSMEs, and large enterprises in the Mekong region. These disparities, combined with issues like low productivity, postharvest losses, and poor logistics, have placed additional pressure on vulnerable agricultural groups. This project aims to transform agricultural supply chains—spanning production, processing, and distribution —through the adoption of smart farming practices, renewable energy, and efficient logistics technologies. By doing so, it supports the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), contributing to inclusive growth, resilient societies, and sustainable natural resource management across the Mekong countries.  Read more...