Why Food Systems?

🌾 1 in 2 people in Asia and the Pacific cannot afford a healthy diet
🍬 The region faces a double burden: persistent undernutrition and rising obesity
🌍 Agriculture employs nearly 40% of the workforce but productivity gaps persist
🔥 Climate extremes such as floods, droughts, and heat threaten food supply and stability
💊 Diet-related diseases like diabetes consume up to 20% of Pacific health budgets

Food systems are more than farming. They connect nutrition, health, gender equity, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. From biofortified rice in the Philippines to smart irrigation in Viet Nam and youth-led agri-tech valleys in Korea, innovations are reshaping the future.

The K-Hub Nexus platform links these solutions to real demand. By connecting DMCs, innovators, and funders, it helps scale what works, reduces risks, accelerates adoption, and delivers impact