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World Radio Day Celebration 2026
AMARC Asia-Pacific proudly joins community broadcasters around the world in celebrating World Radio Day 2026 on 13 February 2026, under this year’s powerful theme: “AI is a tool, not a voice.”
Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, World Radio Day (WRD) is…
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World Radio Day Celebration 2026
AMARC Asia-Pacific proudly joins community broadcasters around the world in celebrating World Radio Day 2026 on 13 February 2026, under this year’s powerful theme: “AI is a tool,…
From Tradition to Innovation: A Young Farmer’s Path to Sustainable Rice Farming in Cambodia
In Cambodia, young farmer Chheang Chheat is inspiring his peers to embrace modern approaches, including machine transplanting and agroecological practices. He believes these innovations lower…
Family Farming: Protecting Biodiversity Through Traditional Knowledge in the Philippines
Family farmers are actively engaging in sustainable agrifood systems by combining traditional knowledge with innovation. It shows how they protect biodiversity, adapt to climate change,…
SEWA: Empowering Women for a Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Women smallholder farmers are on the frontlines of climate change, facing rising costs, water stress, poor soil health, and health risks from chemical use.
ComDev Asia Steering Committee holds year-end review
The ComDev Asia Initiative’s Steering Committee convened for its year-end review, focusing on the initiative’s transition and institutionalization. Held last December 15 via Zoom, the…
Real Power from Youth Farmers’ Realities: An inspiring story for the future of rural agriculture
Last October 2025, the “Future of Family Farming: Policy Innovations for Young Farmers” was held in Rome at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters…
The Resources page connects you to our Radio Initiative, Multimedia, and Publications, offering quick access to our latest projects and updates. Visit now to explore and stay informed!
COMDEV ASIA RESOURCES
Whether you’re interested in exploring our radio programs, engaging with our multimedia content, or reading through our informative publications, this section provides direct access to all the valuable materials that showcase our projects and activities. We invite you to visit the Resources page to dive into these diverse projects and stay informed about our latest updates and activities.
Radio Initiative
Listen to our radio programs addressing family farmers’ needs and priorities in Asia and the Pacific.
Publications
Discover our latest publications and gain valuable insights on rural communication, ICTs, and family farming in Asia and the Pacific.
The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 aims to shed new light on what it means to be a family farmer in a rapidly changing world and highlights more than ever before the important role they play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food. Family farming offers a unique opportunity to ensure food security, improve livelihoods, better manage natural resources, protect the environment and achieve sustainable development, particularly in rural areas.
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