This report explores how building a nutrition-sensitive, low-carbon, efficient, resilient and inclusive agri-food system can help close the gap between cities and the countryside. It shows how rural revitalization is not just about farming, but about boosting incomes, creating jobs, improving education, preserving culture and enhancing governance.
Drawing on global trends and challenges, the report outlines five key forces that link agri-food transformation to rural revitalization: stronger value chains and industrial clusters, better nutrition and skills, greener growth through ecosystem service payments, deeper cultural exchange, and more effective public services.
These shifts help tackle rural depopulation, economic inequality and environmental pressures while creating opportunities for sustainable growth.