Status of Food Security in East and Southeast Asia

This chapter attempts to provide an overview of the food security status of East and Southeast Asia. While significant progress has been achieved during the last few decades, food security remains a challenge for many people in the region. This chapter starts by looking at different aspects of food security: (1) the availability of food, (2) access to food, (3) food utilization, and (4) the stability of food supplies. It also elaborates on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security in the region and regional cooperation to strengthen food security.