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To transform the global food system and feed the world sustainably, start at the local level
Recent global reports stress the urgency of transforming food systems in the face of climate change, urbanization, and other challenges—but how, practically, can we begin to do that?
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T20: Investments in irrigation and food system links can prevent food crises in Africa south of the Sahara
The G20 think tank platform outlines a path for transforming Africa's food systems and building long-term food security.
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G20 agriculture ministers agree to cooperate on promoting digital technologies for more efficient food systems
The promise of farming tech, building better food value chains, and reducing food loss and waste dominate the agriculture ministers' agenda.
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2019 Global Food Policy Report New Delhi launch: Emerging issues for India’s rural development
India's rural areas face challenges including climate change and the fallout from rapid urbanization that will require creative, sustained responses – a discussion.
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Study: India’s National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme has positive impact on participants’ welfare
A new study analyzes the effects of one of the largest public works programs in the world.
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Policy seminar: Exploring the benefits of social protection in Africa
Social protection programs have proven key to alleviating poverty in Africa – what are the next steps?
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2019 Global Food Policy Report Mumbai launch: Building partnerships to spur rural revitalization
Revitalizing rural India depends on joint efforts between government agencies, NGOs, local groups, and other stakeholders – a discussion.
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2019 Global Food Policy Report Beijing launch: Charting China’s progress on rural revitalization
As China pursues an ambitious rural development policy, reports from IFPRI and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences outline strategies for agriculture, economic growth, and improving living standards.
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In rural China, gift-giving is an increasingly costly competition
Research shows that a "keeping up with the Joneses" syndrome has set in with gifts in Chinese villages, with negative impacts for household spending and overall well-being.
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Evidence from Malawi: Why agricultural and nutrition education programs should engage both women and men in households
Research shows that education programs would benefit by taking a more nuanced view of gender roles.