The Committee will inquire into and report on the role of current and potential development partnerships in the food and agriculture sector with a range of stakeholders— including from business, civil society, the research and academic community, industry bodies and governments—in promoting prosperity, reducing poverty, and enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The inquiry will take into account the results of previous related inquiries, and will have particular regard to:

• Australia's contribution and achievements to date in catalysing sustainable economic growth, improving livelihoods and strengthening food and nutrition security through partnerships in the agriculture and food sector in developing countries in the region

• including the extent to which these efforts support our national interest;

• The particular roles of agricultural innovation in supporting agricultural development and inclusive economic growth;

• Actions and approaches to agricultural development in the region that would promote gender equity, women's economic empowerment and health;

• The current and potential role of the private sector, including small developing-country entrepreneurs and larger Australian and international businesses, in driving inclusive and sustainable development in Indo-Pacific agriculture and food value chains;

• Innovative modalities and practices that would enhance the contribution of all relevant stakeholders in supporting agricultural development, better nutrition and inclusive economic growth in the Indo-Pacific region.