Akmal Siddiq

Chief, Rural Development and Food Security Thematic Group

Mr. Siddiq processes and administers loan and technical assistance projects in the agriculture and natural resources sector. Prior to joining ADB in 1998, he was a visiting scientist at the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico and a pre-doctoral fellow at the International Water Management Institute in Sri Lanka. Mr. Siddiq also worked as consultant for the World Bank and bilateral agencies.

The expanded use of innovative technology will help feed Asia in the decades to come. Photo: BBH

We need to get 'climate-smart' to enhance food security in Asia

Climate-smart and resource-saving farming technologies could be one way to address hunger in Asia.

Akmal Siddiq, Md. Abul Basher

From production to consumer, fruits and vegetables in Asia need to benefit all. Photo: Alice Young

Finding the right balance in food production

The transmission channels of perishables like fruits and vegetables from producers to consumers in developing countries need a revamp to provide benefits to all involved.

Akmal Siddiq, Md. Abul Basher