To build ComDev capacities and to support rural communication policies and services in the region.
ComDev Asia (CDA) is a regional initiative that promotes Communication for Development (ComDev) in the Asia-Pacific region. Its purpose is to build ComDev capacities and to support rural communication policies and services in the region.

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Radio PSAs released for World Food Day 2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization, soon to mark its 80th founding anniversary, have released a 30-second Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to promote the World Food Day celebration on 16 October 2025. With the theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”, the celebration highlights the…

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Rural Communication Services spotlighted at global forum on policy solutions for family farming

Family farming is at the heart of sustainable food systems, yet its full potential can only be realized when farmers have the means to access,…

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Radio PSAs released for World Food Day 2025

The Food and Agriculture Organization, soon to mark its 80th founding anniversary, have released a 30-second Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to promote the

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Connecting the Fields: Empowering Family Farmers through Inclusive Rural Communication Services

Across the nations of Asia and the Pacific, Latin America, and Africa, family farmers share the same challenges such as climate change, weak infrastructure, limited…

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Youth in the farming fields: Young farmers call for leadership, visibility in PH Agriculture

Agriculture in the Asia-Pacific region is at a turning point in its history. The question of who will feed the future looms large as farmlands…

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Transforming village through modern agritech: The story of a women farmer in Tajikistan

Karomat Nosirova, 42, lives in the southern part of Tajikistan, in Ghazantarak village, Devashtich district. She is a mother of five—four daughters and a son—and…

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Heart of Agrarian Reform: Fighting for Land Ownership Rights of Filipino Farmers

The first episode of Kodao’s rural radio program features Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) Chairperson Danilo Ramos and Pambansang Kilusan ng Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA) Leader…

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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.

Multimedia

Check out our e-learning resources and access our on-demand webinars.

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Radio Initiative

Listen to our radio programs addressing family farmers’ needs and priorities in Asia and the Pacific.

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Publications

Discover our latest publications  and gain valuable insights on rural communication, ICTs, and family farming in Asia and the Pacific.

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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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15

Global Family Farming Forum

FORUM
Rome (Italy) and via Zoom

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