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Agroindustries spur economic development, create jobs in rural and urban areas, increase food security, and reduce poverty. This report by Prof. Ralph D. Christy, Research Fellow Lin Fu, and their team at the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, Cornell College of Business, resulted from joint research with the APO examining the institutional basis for accelerating agroindustry development, government initiatives in Asia to achieve it, and mega trends shaping the sector now and in the future.

After a comprehensive overview, this publication highlights the different policy measures taken by the governments of seven Asian economies to stimulate innovation among SMEs. It contributes to the current discourse on the importance of financing innovations to create a conducive environment for long-term SME growth.