The report also says liberalizing global trade in agricultural would bring 48 million people out of poverty. Agriculture provides employment for 60 percent of the working population in the region.

• 调查报告呼吁亚太政府贯彻直接提高农业生产率的重点政策，比如将农村的贫困人口同城市和市场相连接，让农民更容易得到贷款和农作物保险服务。