The COVID-19 pandemic is having profound and devastating consequences on the
economies of the Asia and Pacific region. FAO has moved swiftly to conduct rapid
assessments of the impact from farm to fork including food supply chain disruptions, food
security and nutrition in 20 countries of the region, including the Pacific Islands. The effects
of COVID-19-linked lockdowns on livelihoods and employment, agricultural activities,
domestic and international trade as well as on availability of and access to food were …

In light of the decision to hold the 35thRegional Conference for Asia and the Pacific in virtual
mode, Members are invited to participate in the meeting sessions and to access online
documentation asynchronously at their convenience. In order to enhance the efficiency of
the virtual meeting, advance written correspondence will be used for certain agenda items
as specified in the Information Note. Comments, questions and discussion on the
documentation should be sent by email to APRC-Dialogue@ fao. org by 21 August 2020. 2 …