Trade and Investment Policies on Mechanization of Agriculture - Case studies of selected countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan, Philippines, Türkiye

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This study aims to contribute to the dissemination of knowledge regarding agricultural mechanization in the Asia-Pacific region. Conducted across five countries, the study seeks to offer insights into the current landscape of policy, trade and investment in agricultural machinery within the region. Through comprehensive analysis, this research has the following objectives:
1. Profile the current agricultural development trends in each of the five countries.
2. Describe initiatives and advancements in sustainable mechanization of the agricultural sector in each country.
3. Analyze the enabling environment for trade and investment to support sustainable mechanization in agriculture.
4. Outline recommendations for promoting sustainable agricultural mechanization in the Asia-Pacific region.

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This paper was developed by Rossana Amongo from the Philippines, Muhammad Arshadul Hoque from Bangladesh, Frans Jusuf Daywin from Indonesia, Tanveer Ahmad from Pakistan, and Mustafa Selami Ileri from Türkiye, as part of work commissioned by the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (CSAM) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
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