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Agnes Quisumbing

Agnes Quisumbing is a Senior Research Fellow in the Poverty, Gender, and Inclusion Unit. She co-leads a research program that examines how closing the gap between men’s and women’s ownership and control of assets may lead to better development outcomes.

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Genetically modified plants have been found to be good for your health. At least for the health of the farmers who grow them (Meduza)

October 14, 2019


Meduza (Russia) published an article on GM plants. The findings from an IFPRI study, coauthored by senior research fellow David Spielman, were included. According to the findings, the use of Bt-cotton can significantly reduce the frequency and “cost of diseases” of farmers – a total estimate of the cost of treatment, travel to the hospital and all associated costs.

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