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New study emphasizes tradeoffs between arresting groundwater depletion and food security
June 14, 2024
A new study published today in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world’s growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems.
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The 2024 Global Food Policy Report Stresses Urgent Need for Transformative Action to Achieve Sustainable Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition
May 29, 2024
Washington DC, May 29, 2024: In the face of growing challenges posed by unhealthy diets, all forms of malnutrition, and environmental constraints, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) — released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) — underscores the importance of transforming complex global food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for all. Progress […]
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Empowering Researchers in South Asia to Unlock Economic Insights: International CGE Modeling Training Program in New Delhi
May 03, 2024
New Delhi, May 3, 2024: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on Foresight, in partnership with the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (SANEM), the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI), and ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (ICAR-NIAP), successfully concluded today the weeklong ‘International […]
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A new book provides a roadmap for food systems transformation in Kenya
January 08, 2024
The past few years have seen Kenya, along with many other countries, confronted with multifaceted and compounding challenges. The disruptions caused by COVID-19, high levels of food price inflation, and environmental crises, such as locust infestations and droughts, have severely tested the resilience of Kenya’s food systems and the affordability of food for its citizens. […]
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Re-imagining Africa’s food security within the context of climate change and ecological sustainability
December 12, 2023
This press-release was initially published by WWF on December 12, 2023. WWF, the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, IFPRI, CGIAR, and AfDB have released a new report to help African countries to achieve food security and implement climate and nature commitments. The report is based on a joint study, executed with the technical support […]
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NITI Aayog and IFPRI sign Statement of Intent to strengthen policy frameworks for agricultural transformation and rural development
December 13, 2023
This press release was distributed by the Press Information Bureau, Government of India The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI), aiming to fortify policy and program frameworks contributing to India’s developmental objectives. The five-year SoI grants IFPRI a broad mandate to […]
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CGIAR and partners launch Innovation Sprint on Gender and Climate Action
December 03, 2023
December 3, 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). CGIAR and partners have committed US$31 million over four years (2023-2027) to ensure that climate innovations in agrifood systems are designed to work for women and rolled out in ways that address underlying gender inequalities. Together with 20 partners, CGIAR launched the AIM for Climate Innovation Sprint on […]
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The IPC expands global partnership to further tackle food insecurity and malnutrition – IFPRI, UNDP, World Bank and WHO
November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023, Rome — The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative reaches a new milestone today as it expands its global partnership to include four new partners – the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the World Bank and the World Health Organization (WHO) – and establishes […]
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International Food Policy Research Institute welcomes Pascal Lamy as New Chair of the Board of Trustees
October 19, 2023
October 19, 2023, Washington, D.C. –The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is pleased to announce that Pascal Lamy will begin his term as Chairperson of IFPRI’s Board of Trustees on 31 October 2023. “I am delighted to welcome Pascal Lamy as the new Chair of IFPRI’s Board of Trustees,” said Johan Swinnen, Director General […]
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Political economy considerations for transforming food systems: A new book explores pathways to progress
September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023, Washington D.C. – The current state of the global food system is increasingly being acknowledged as unsustainable, with far-reaching consequences for the environment and public health. The new book The Political Economy of Food System Transformation: Pathways to Progress in a Polarized World, co-edited by Danielle Resnick and Johan Swinnen and published […]
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New study reveals alarming impact of food inflation on child undernutrition in low and middle-income countries
September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023, Washington, DC: A new study published in Nature Communications sheds light on the critical relationship between food inflation and child undernutrition in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). The study, conducted by Derek Headey and Marie Ruel of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), explores the impact of food price volatility on […]
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African trade agreements should include environmental provisions to drive sustainable agricultural growth, finds new analysis
September 06, 2023
The flagship Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) calls for the diversification of import sources to mitigate the adverse effects of the Ukraine crisis. DAR ES SALAAM: African trade agreements can boost agricultural imports and exports and curb the adverse effects of climate change by including actionable provisions, according to the latest Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM), […]
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New study demonstrates positive impact of school-based nutrition education on adolescent girls’ diets in Ethiopia
September 05, 2023
September 5, 2023, Washington, DC: A comprehensive package of nutrition education interventions delivered through public primary schools can significantly improve dietary practices among adolescents, according to a new study published in The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health. The research, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through the FHI 360 Alive & Thrive initiative, […]
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Within the framework of the WTO, IFPRI, and IICA launch Latin American Network of Agrifood Trade Negotiators
July 28, 2023
San Jose. The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched a network of agricultural negotiators in Latin America, which will seek to strengthen the positioning of those countries in multilateral forums that address matters related to the agrifood sector, such as the World Trade Organization (WTO). It […]
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IFPRI researchers receive AAEA 2023 Quality of Communication and Publication of Enduring Quality awards
July 24, 2023
Work on the implications of the Ukraine crisis on food systems and research on trade, food standards, and poverty recognized Washington, D.C. June 24, 2023 – Researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) were recognized today with two prestigious awards from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Joseph Glauber (Senior Research Fellow), David […]
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Women key to crop success in low-income countries
July 11, 2023
This post is a slightly modified version of the original press release issued by the University of Edinburgh. Empowering women farmers in low and middle-income countries can lead to greater crop diversity helping to improve year-round supply of healthy foods, suggests a new article published in The Lancet Planetary Health by a group of authors including […]
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New research shows potential of dairy development to reduce child undernutrition
June 29, 2023
Washington, DC: Stunting, a form of chronic undernutrition, affects 150 million children worldwide. While nutrition interventions have been shown to reduce stunting, experts have long concluded that other sectors, like agriculture, need to lift more weight. A new research article in the journal Food Policy, by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) authors Beliyou Haile […]
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WFP resilience programmes in Sahel act as buffer against instability, build peace and social cohesion – study finds
June 21, 2023
DAKAR – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)’s efforts to build resilience to climate-related and human-made shocks and stressors have been shown to boost food security, while also strengthening social cohesion and improving the prospects for peace in Burkina Faso and Niger – a new study reveals. The “Sahel Social Cohesion Research in Burkina […]
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2023 Global Food Policy Report calls for rethinking food crisis responses
April 13, 2023
Washington, D.C. The 2023 Global Food Policy Report, released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) today, offers critical evidence that can help policymakers, the private sector, and the international development community heed calls for a more proactive response to food system shocks. In 2022, the world faced multiple crises that added to the […]
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IFPRI Announces New Operational Structure
May 26, 2023
Washington, DC: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is pleased to announce a new operational structure intended to strengthen our research, delivery, and scaling collaborations with partners on evidence-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries. The updated structure also facilitates cross-CGIAR collaboration in line with the mission […]
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IFPRI-BIMSTEC Secretariat formalize partnership to promote sustainable and inclusive food systems transformation
March 05, 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today in Dhaka. IFPRI, with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the BIMSTEC Secretariat, is conducting research and facilitating capacity sharing in […]
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The Lancet: Experts call for an end to the exploitative marketing used by the baby formula milk industry
February 09, 2023
Note: This press release is a version of the original statement published by The Lancet. It includes additional quotes from Purnima Menon, Senior Director for Food and Nutrition Policy, CGIAR, and Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, who is a co-author of The Lancet 2023 Series on Breastfeeding, launched today. Formula milk marketing tactics are exploitative, and regulations […]
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Pollination loss removes healthy foods from global diets, increases chronic diseases causing excess deaths
December 14, 2022
Boston, MA, USA: Inadequate pollination has led to a 3-5% loss of fruit, vegetable, and nut production and an estimated 427,000 excess deaths annually from lost healthy food consumption and associated diseases, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers, according to research led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The study, published on December […]
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Agricultural information systems continue to fail women—Videos can make a difference
October 17, 2022
Nairobi: Over 80 participants gathered today in Nairobi for an event entitled ‘Reaching Small-Scale Women Farmers with Innovative Climate Resilience Strategies.’ The discussion focused on the challenges reported by women farmers in Kenya when it comes to accessing agricultural information, how these challenges intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, and possible approaches that could bridge this […]
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IFPRI and Government of Odisha sign MoU to support state’s mission to raise farmers’ income and build resilience
May 03, 2022
Odisha: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), a CGIAR research center, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, and the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya to work together toward doubling farmers’ income. The event was inaugurated by the Honorable Chief Minister of Odisha, […]
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Repurposing Current Policies Could Deliver Multiple Benefits for Farmers, Food Security and Climate
January 26, 2022
Washington, DC: A new World Bank and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) report finds that repurposing current agricultural public policies could deliver multiple benefits for people, the planet, and the economy. “Repurposing Agricultural Policies and Support: Options to Transform Agriculture and Food Systems for Better Health of People, Economies and Planet” reveals that investing […]
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New Report Shows Accelerated Adaptation Can Substantially Reduce Egypt’s Food Production Losses from Climate Change
September 30, 2021
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launches the Food Policy Report on climate-resilient strategies in Egypt. Cairo, Egypt: Without significant climate change adaption measures, climate change-induced biophysical crop stress could lead to a 10% reduction in Egypt’s food crop yields by 2050 and cost the economy US$1.84 billion per year over the same period, according to […]
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New Report on African Trade Highlights Opportunities, Challenges for Trade Expansion
September 11, 2021
Nairobi: The beginning of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents significant opportunities to increase agricultural trade among African countries, but disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and long-standing obstacles such as non-tariff barriers and high trade costs must be addressed to meet this potential, according to the fourth annual report of […]
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IFPRI Researchers Recognized by IAAE for Lifetime Contributions
August 11, 2021
Washington, DC: Three researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) were recognized today with prestigious awards from the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE). Agnes Quisumbing, Claudia Ringler, and Johan Swinnen were all named Honorary Life Members of the Association. The award is the highest honor granted by the association, bestowed in recognition of career […]
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IFPRI Researchers Recognized by AAEA for Superior Communications and Lifetime Contributions
August 02, 2021
Washington, D.C. – Researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) were recognized today with two prestigious awards from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA). Jo Swinnen was awarded the Quality of Communications Award for the book COVID-19 and Global Food Security (editors, Johan Swinnen and John McDermott) and the blog posts, events, […]
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New Global Food 50/50 Initiative Provides Data to Address Gender Gap
July 27, 2021
Rome: Just six percent of CEOs and board chairs of a sample of organizations active in food systems are women from low- and middle-income countries, according to initial findings from a new joint report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Global Health 50/50. While the initial findings also point to several positive […]
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New study finds India’s national school meal program linked to improved growth in children of beneficiaries
July 12, 2021
New Delhi: Women who received free meals in primary school have children with improved linear growth, according to a new study by researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). India is home to the highest number of undernourished children and the largest school feeding program in the world—the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) scheme—yet long-term program benefits on nutrition are unknown. […]
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NEW STUDY: Increased hunger due to climate change out to mid-century can be averted with dedicated investments in the agricultural sector.
June 22, 2021
Washington, DC: In order to prevent the impacts of climate change from pushing an additional 78 million people into chronic hunger by 2050, annual global investments in agricultural research and development will need to increase by US $2 billion (or by 120%) between 2015 and 2050, according to a new study from researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The study provides new insights into the costs of a […]
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Global Food and Hunger Challenges Projected to Increase Mortality, Disability by 2050
May 20, 2021
A new study shows that climate change will increase the challenge of meeting nutrition and food needs of a growing population, especially in Africa south of the Sahara, but policy actions initiated now could help avert this additional burden.
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New Research Collaboration Takes Action to Restore Biodiversity and Increase Resilience in Agriculture Systems
May 17, 2021
Bayer, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and ETH Zurich (ETH) join forces to develop nature-based solutions that counteract biodiversity loss on farms.
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Institutional mistrust a major barrier for child vaccination progress in Africa, new study finds
May 01, 2021
Child vaccination rates in African countries were significantly lower in regions where people did not trust the courts, parliament, the head of state, and local government. (BMG Global Health)
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European Union gives €1 million to support the Agriculture pillar of the National Economic Recovery Plan for COVID-19 in Rwanda
January 27, 2021
The European Commission has provided EUR 1 million to IFPRI to support the Ministry of Agriculture in Rwanda to enhance skills in the analysis of public investment priorities & policy options for the COVID-19 recovery period.
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NEW STUDY: Living at higher altitudes associated with higher levels of child stunting
August 24, 2020
The study provides new insight into the relationship between altitude & undernutrition & the additional efforts needed to ensure policy interventions are appropriately tailored to high altitude contexts.
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Economic and Food Supply Chain Disruptions Endanger Global Food Security
July 31, 2020
COVID-19 has led to a global economic slowdown that is affecting all four pillars of food security – availability, access, utilization, and stability.
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New Study: Indian diets fall short of EAT-Lancet reference diet recommendations for human nutrition and environmental health
June 23, 2020
New Delhi: Compared to an influential diet for promoting human and planetary health, the diets of average Indians are considered unhealthy: comprising excess consumption of cereals but not enough consumption of proteins, fruits, and vegetables, according to a new study by researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and CGIAR research program on […]
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2020 Global Food Policy Report: Inclusive Food Systems Needed to Boost Development, Resilience
April 07, 2020
Washington, D.C. – The rapid spread of COVID-19 and efforts to contain it are generating growing concerns that food insecurity, malnutrition, and poverty may escalate, particularly among marginalized people in the developing world. To build more resilient, climate-smart, and healthy food systems that help people withstand these types of shocks policymakers must prioritize making them […]
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Securing the Harvest: A Forum on Improved Grain Storage for Smallholder Agriculture
January 25, 2020
According to the FAO, each year about 1.3 billion tons of food produced for human consumption is lost after harvest and before reaching consumers. Postharvest losses not only reduce quantity but also the quality of stored grain and are amplified by changing weather patterns. Improved grain drying and storage can be key mitigators of postharvest loss, resulting […]
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NEW STUDY: Can avocado exports bring prosperity to Kenya’s smallholder farmer?
December 19, 2019
Exporting avocados to the high-value European market can raise incomes of smallholder avocado farmers in Kenya by nearly 39 percent, according to a new study.
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PRESS RELEASE: National Nutrition Meeting to share evidence to tackle hunger and malnutrition in Ethiopia
December 13, 2019
A national nutrition conference to present new research for ending malnutrition through the National Food and Nutrition Policy. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Despite progress, many children in Ethiopia remain stunted, diet diversity continues to pose a challenge, and food systems are changing rapidly. To support the implementation of Ethiopia’s National Food and Nutrition Policy (NFNP), […]
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NEW BOOK: Africa’s “youth bulge” presents opportunity to advance rural development
December 03, 2019
The share of Africa’s young population is growing rapidly, presenting an opportunity to generate inclusive development benefiting African countries, particularly in rural areas.
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New modeling will shed light on how policy decisions affect migration from sea level rise
November 26, 2019
New modeling will shed light on how policy decisions affect migration from sea level rise
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New report highlights need for gender equality to achieve agricultural growth goals in Africa
November 11, 2019
Lomé, Togo, – Many African governments have committed to promoting inclusive agricultural growth in recent years, but their efforts often neglect the key role played by gender, according to a new report. Evidence shows that gender differences are affecting African countries’ ability to meet their goals of ending hunger, reducing poverty, boosting trade, and increasing […]
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NEW STUDY: Intended to help human & planetary health, EAT-Lancet diet too costly for 1.58 billion people
November 08, 2019
At an estimated $2.84 per day, the cost of diet for human and environmental health exceeds daily per capita income in many low-income countries Nov 7, 2019, Washington, D.C./Boston: — A diet meant to improve both human and planetary health would be unaffordable for at least 1.58 billion people, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and South […]
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U.S. supports regional forum in Yangon to promote food and nutrition security in Asia
October 30, 2019
Conference to share knowledge & evidence in support of effective agrifood system policies for healthier diets and optimal nutrition.
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Report: Information technology, e-commerce present growth opportunity for agriculture in China
October 29, 2019
Manilla – Targeted investments and support for farmers and rural residents of China are required to boost the uptake of new technologies and development of agricultural e-commerce, according to a new report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank. The report finds the use of new and emerging information and communication technologies present rural areas and farmers with substantial […]
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Report: Increased investments key to ending hunger in Asia-Pacific region
October 29, 2019
Manilla – Increased investments in agricultural research and development, irrigation, and rural infrastructure can end hunger in Asia and the Pacific, according to a new report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released today. The report finds total annual agricultural investments of US$ 78.6 billion are needed to reduce the proportion of hungry people in Asia and the […]
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Report: Increased investments, targeted policies necessary for food security in Indonesia
October 29, 2019
Manilla – Phasing out fertilizer subsidies and boosting investments in agricultural research, rural infrastructure, and irrigation can end hunger in Indonesia by 2034, according to a new report commissioned by the Asian Development Bank, released today. The report finds these strategic changes to investments along with reforms to regulation and agricultural extension services can have broad economic […]
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NEW BOOK: Bangladesh’s Blue Revolution raised incomes, employment, and nutrition security
October 29, 2019
Washington, D.C.:Bangladesh’s recent aquaculture growth has defied predictions so much that it deserves to be called a “Blue Revolution.” Even though aquaculture has enabled over 2 million Bangladeshis to escape poverty from 2000-2010, the country’s fisheries policy has yet to adapt to these changes. Creating greater access to fish as a source of nutrition among […]
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NEW STUDY: Food markets near Ethiopia’s poor provide too little diversity at too high a price for optimum child health
October 24, 2019
Washington, D.C.: The rural poor in Ethiopia tend to live near lower-quality markets that sell fewer food groups at high prices, adversely impacting the health of children in these communities, a new study from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has found. The findings, drawn from data from rural Ethiopia, mark the […]
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Nepalese student wins international short video contest
October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C.: An undergraduate agricultural science student from Kathmandu, Nepal, won the international short video competition, “My Food, Our Future”, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to mark the World Food Day on October 16. Grace Tiwari (22), currently a final year undergraduate student at the Agriculture and Forestry University, Nepal, was […]
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Four Mexican University Students win international short video contest
October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Four university students from the city of Monterrey, Mexico won an international short video competition, “My Food, Our Future”, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to mark the World Food Day on October 16. Alicia Mattenberger (22), Mariana Cortes(22), Claudia Garcia (23), and Frida Garza (23), currently studying for a […]
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Indian Student from UAE wins international short video contest
October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C.: An Indian boy, resident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), won the international short video competition, “My Food, Our Future”, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to mark the World Food Day on October 16. Johan Sanju Sebastian (13), currently studying in grade 8 at the Abu Dhabi Indian School, […]
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Two Russian students win international short video contest
October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Two students from Russia won the international short video competition, “My Food, Our Future”, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to mark the World Food Day on October 16. Maria Ivanova (14), resident of Rostov-on-Don city in Southern Russia, and Nadya Putyakova (20), resident of the city of St. Petersburg, were […]
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Two Sydney high school girls win international short video contest
October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Two high school students from the Sydney suburbs won an international short video competition, “My Food, Our Future”, organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to mark the World Food Day on October 16. Hannah Yin (14) and Hiya Shah (15), residents of Sydney suburbs, Prestons and Leumeah, respectively, won the […]
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IFPRI Board Announces New Director General
September 05, 2019
September 5, 2019, Washington, D.C. – The Board of Trustees of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) announced today the appointment of Johan “Jo” Swinnen as the institute’s next Director General. Swinnen will begin his tenure on January 7, 2020, succeeding the current Director General, Shenggen Fan, who is completing his term. “Jo brings to […]
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NEW BOOK: Raising Ghana’s Land Productivity Can Transform National Economy, Boost Incomes
August 22, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Urbanization in Ghana has spurred growth in nonfarm jobs in rural areas with little impact on agricultural intensification, defined by higher land productivity. Simultaneously, neglect of public investments, low even by African standards, in the non-cocoa sector has stagnated agricultural growth in the country. These are some of the key findings of a […]
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Research shows high prices of healthy foods contribute to malnutrition worldwide
July 23, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Poor diets are the now the leading risk factor for the global burden of disease, accounting for one-fifth of all deaths worldwide. While the causes of poor diets are complex, new research finds the affordability of more nutritious foods is an important factor. A new study by researchers at the International Food Policy Research […]
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Rising CO2, climate change projected to reduce availability of nutrients worldwide
July 18, 2019
Washington, D.C.: One of the biggest challenges to reducing hunger and undernutrition around the world is to produce foods that provide not only enough calories but also make enough necessary nutrients widely available. New research finds that, over the next 30 years, climate change and increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) could significantly reduce the availability of […]
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New Study: How much do climate fluctuations matter for global crop yields?
July 08, 2019
Washington D.C.: The El Niño-Southern Oscillation has been responsible for widespread, simultaneous crop failures in recent history, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and other partners. This finding runs counter to a central pillar of the global […]
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2019 Global Food Policy Report: Improved Regional Ties and Agricultural Reforms Offer Promising Opportunities for Rural Revitalization and Improved Food and Nutrition Security in Central Asia
June 01, 2019
Tashkent: To meet growing demand for employment in rural areas and improve food security, Uzbekistan needs to strengthen the role of the private sector in its economy by accelerating reforms, improving institutional framework, and exploring opportunities for regional integration in Central Asia, according to the 2019 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) launched today by the […]
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2019 Global Food Policy Report: Improved Regional Ties and Agricultural Reforms Offer Promising Opportunities for Rural Revitalization and Improved Food and Nutrition Security in the Eurasian Region
May 29, 2019
Moscow: To meet growing demand for employment in rural areas and improve food security, countries in Eurasia need to strengthen the role of the private sector in their economies by accelerating reforms, improving their institutional frameworks, and exploring opportunities for regional integration, according to the 2019 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) launched today by the […]
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NEW STUDY: Teen pregnancy still a major challenge in India, strongly linked to child stunting
May 16, 2019
Study examines links between teen pregnancy and child undernutrition in India.
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Research: Cash transfer programs can reduce malnutrition from conflict
May 01, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Cash transfer programs that provide households support for purchasing food have effectively reduced conflict-driven acute malnutrition in Yemen, according to new research from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Spiking acute malnutrition among children has become a focal point of global attention on the humanitarian impact of the war in Yemen. […]
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For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050
April 29, 2019
April 29, 2019, Washington, D.C. – Successful global efforts to substantially limit greenhouse gas emissions would likely boost GDP growth of poorer countries over the next 30 years, according to new research published in Climatic Change. Researchers examined the impact global climate change mitigation would have on the economies of poorer countries – specifically Malawi, […]
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2019 Global Food Policy Report: Crises in Rural Areas Threatens Progress in Hunger, Poverty Reduction; Urgent Need for Rural Revitalization, Strong Policies and Accountability
March 28, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Marked by deepening cycle of hunger and malnutrition, persistent poverty, limited economic opportunities, and environmental degradation, rural areas continue to be in a state of crisis in many parts of the world, threatening to slow the progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, global climate targets, and improved food and nutrition security, according to […]
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Project to Improve Tilapia Seed Launched in Accra
March 02, 2019
Washington, D.C.: Over the past decade, Ghana’s tilapia farming has experienced tremendous growth in production, contributing to improved incomes for the industry and animal protein for consumers (according to a 2018 study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)). But loses of over 100 tonnes of cage-farmed fish in the Lake Volta region in […]
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NEW STUDY: Air pollution from India’s stubble burning leads to USD 1.5 billion* economic losses, poses significant health risk
March 04, 2019
New Delhi: Living in districts with air pollution from intense crop residue burning (CRB) is a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection (ARI), especially among children less than five years, in northern India. Additionally, CRB also leads to an estimated economic loss of over USD 1.5 billion over five years. These are the key findings […]
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NEW STUDY: India’s child nutrition program shows strides in utilization, but fewer gains in high malnutrition states
February 28, 2019
New Delhi: Expansion and utilization of one of India’s largest government-run community-based nutrition programs increased significantly between 2006 and 2016, especially among historically disadvantaged castes and tribes. But, women with low education and the poorest households are relatively more excluded from accessing program benefits. Among states too, while overall utilization has improved, high malnutrition states […]
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A new research partnership to tackle the global problem of antimicrobial resistance
February 22, 2019
Washington DC: To tackle a growing problem of rising antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries, CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, is forming an international hub to help integrate and channel research and development efforts. The hub to be launched 21–22 February 2019, in Kenya, will be led and hosted by […]
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IFPRI Director General, Dr Shenggen Fan, joins a Global Panel
February 14, 2019
The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition welcomes new Panel Member, Dr Shenggen Fan
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The Micronutrient Forum and IFPRI Announce New Hosting Partnership
December 05, 2018
Washington D.C., December 3, 2018 – The Micronutrient Forum (the Forum) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) are pleased to announce today that IFPRI has been selected to serve as the Forum Secretariat’s host for the next three years. The Forum selected IFPRI after a public call for applicants and a rigorous review […]
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Nations urged to accelerate efforts to wipe out hunger and malnutrition
November 28, 2018
With hunger and obesity on the rise, a global forum aims to catalyze urgent action to end all forms of undernutrition by 2030. 28 November 2018, Bangkok, Thailand – With rising levels of global hunger putting the goal of ending malnutrition in all its forms by 2030 in serious jeopardy, the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
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NEW STUDY: Urbanization associated with lower rates of child stunting but higher rates of obesity among women
November 19, 2018
In Nigeria, higher nighttime light intensity (a proxy for urbanization) is associated with lower rates of stunting among children & obesity in women.
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New Study: Improvement in Education and Wealth – Key to Anemia Reduction Among Expectant Mothers and Children in India
November 12, 2018
Improved public health programs for children, and higher education & wealth among expectant mothers contributed to lowering anemia in India.
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IFPRI Partnership on Small Scale Irrigation Research Extended Five More Years with $12.5 Million Grant
October 06, 2018
October 5, Washington, D.C.: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a five-year extension of the Innovation Laboratory for Small Scale Irrigation (ILSSI), which will continue critical research from IFPRI and partners on improving small scale irrigation in the developing world. ILSSI is currently conducting small scale irrigation research in Ethiopia, Tanzania, and […]
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NEW STUDY: Cash Transfers coupled with Behavior Change Communication sustainably reduce violence against women
November 05, 2018
Direct cash transfers coupled with BCC can reduce intimate partner violence by 26 percent, according to a new study.
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NEW STUDY: Dispelling Cash Transfer Myths in Africa
October 31, 2018
A new study provides evidence to dispel some popular myths associated with cash transfer programs.
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Report: Rising Demand for Social Protection Across Africa Requires Careful Fiscal Balancing, Research
October 24, 2018
Addis Ababa, October 24, 2018: After a prolonged period of economic stagnation and decline, African economies have experienced rapid growth over the last two decades. Poverty and malnutrition have fallen steadily during that period. Because of broad deterioration of livelihoods, it will take a longer period of continued growth to pull large segments of the […]
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NEW STUDY: Sea Level Rise to Force 200,000 To Migrate from Bangladesh Coastal Areas
October 23, 2018
Increased soil salinity may force nearly 200,000 coastal residents to migrate within Bangladesh, according to a new study in Nature Climate Change.
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New Study: Domestic Migration Raises Incomes, Lowers Happiness
October 16, 2018
Domestic migrants experience a substantial decline in mental and physical health, despite a significant increase in their incomes at destination, according to a new study from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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NEW BOOK: Higher Investments in Research, Adoption of New Technologies to Improve Productivity and Export Potential of Teff
July 20, 2018
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia could increase production of its gluten-free and nutrient-rich cash crop teff, and tap into the expanding domestic and international markets, by ramping up investments in basic research; adopting new and better technologies; improving input distribution systems; and extending markets , according to a new book launched by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Addis Ababa today. “Teff makes a considerable contribution to Ethiopians’ incomes and food security, and has potential to provide […]
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New Study: Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Lower Verbal, Math Test Scores
August 28, 2018
Washington, D.C.: While health has long been thought the most common casualty of air pollution, a landmark study from an International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) researcher establishes for the first time that exposure to air pollution over a long period significantly impacts cognitive abilities, as measured through steep reduction in verbal and math tests […]
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New Study: Dairy Intake Reduces Stunting Among Children in Bangladesh
August 28, 2018
Washington, D.C.: Milk consumption has a large impact on linear growth in the crucial first 1,000 days of an infant’s life, reducing stunting by 10.4 point among children in Bangladesh, according to a new study by a researcher at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).. “Increasing access to dairy products can be extremely beneficial […]
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Irrigation technology investments without accompanying policies might worsen water scarcity, new study finds
August 24, 2018
Washington D.C.: Increasing irrigation efficiency through irrigation technologies alone is failing to reduce water consumption and, paradoxically, may even be making water scarcity worse, a major new study has found. The research – published in Science was led by Professor Quentin Grafton of the ANU Crawford School of Public Policy, working with an international […]
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IFPRI Researchers Distinguished with Numerous Awards at International Conference of Agricultural Economists
August 03, 2018
August 3, 2018, Washington, D.C. – Several IFPRI researchers were recognized with prestigious awards at the 30th International Conference for Agricultural Economists this week. Research Fellow Berber Kramer and received the T.W. Shultz Prize for Best Contributed Paper for her paper, co-authored with Associate Research Fellow Francisco Ceballos, on climate smart insurance in India ; […]
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Modern Technologies Increase Ethiopian Small Farmers’ Wheat Yields by 14 percent
July 05, 2018
Washington, D.C: Usage of certified seeds, improved farming techniques and a guaranteed market for the wheat crop led to an increase in smallholder Ethiopian farmers’ wheat yields by an average 14 percent, according to a new study by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). “Overall, the 14 percent increase in yields is relatively substantial, since farmers were encouraged to simply use existing […]
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China’s road to food security in a time of rising trade protectionism
June 26, 2018
Washington, DC – The rise of trade protectionism and antiglobalism around the world pose a considerable threat to global food security and nutrition. Two new reports launched in Beijing today provided critical analyses on the impact of trade disputes and protectionism on US and Chinese economies. Despite the challenging current environment, China and many other […]
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IFPRI Congratulates Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro on Joint World Food Prize Award
June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018, Washington, D.C. – The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) congratulates Lawrence Haddad and David Nabarro on being named joint recipients of the World Food Prize today, for their intellectual and policy leadership in bringing maternal and child nutrition to the forefront of the global food security agenda. “We at IFPRI are […]
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Delayed Pregnancy, Reduced Open Defecation key factors in Reducing Anemia Among Indian Women
June 14, 2018
Washington, D.C.: Reduction of open-defecation in villages, increased age at pregnancy, and women’s education are three key sociodemographic factors in reducing anemia among pregnant women in India, according to a new study from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). When combined with diets rich in iron and folic-acid, these social changes may […]
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Russia’s Economic Recovery to Improve Food Security in Eurasia through Trade and Investment
May 30, 2018
May 30, 2018, Washington, D.C.: Economic recovery in Russia supported by the significant upturns in energy and metal prices is positively affecting the prospects for growth, household welfare, and food security in Eurasia, according to the 2018 Global Food Policy Report released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) at a conference in Moscow. […]
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India’s district-focused strategy to reduce childhood stunting must also address women’s wellbeing and poverty reduction, finds new study
May 25, 2018
New Delhi – Addressing women’s well-being and education are critical to any strategy focused on reducing child stunting in India, as nearly three-fourth of the differences in childhood stunting between low and high burden Indian districts can be explained by differences in women’s low body mass index (19%) and education (12%), according to a new study […]
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Increased Migration Restrictions May Impact Food Security in Bangladesh
May 03, 2018
Increased restrictions on international migration by the primary host countries may exacerbate food insecurity in high-migrant source countries like Bangladesh, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute’s 2018 GFPR.
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New Index: Pro-WEAI Measures Women’s Empowerment, Agency, and Inclusion in the Agriculture Sector
April 27, 2018
Washington, D.C.: The pilot version of a new index for measuring the empowerment, agency, and inclusion of women in the agriculture sector, the Project-Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (Pro-WEAI), was launched today. Developed jointly by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), and thirteen partner projects, the […]
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Philippines could supplement 57-60 percent of its energy needs with renewables by 2040
April 26, 2018
The Philippines could supplement 57-60 percent of its energy needs with renewables by 2040, according to a new study from researchers at IFPRI.
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2018 Global Food Policy Report: Anti-Globalism Threatens Progress in Hunger, Poverty Reduction; Requires Strong Policies and Global Leadership
March 20, 2018
Washington, D.C.: The rise of isolationism and protectionism, visible in the US withdrawal from multilateral trade and climate agreements, the UK’s “Brexit” from the EU, and growing anti-immigration rhetoric in developed countries, threatens to slow progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and improved food security and nutrition, according to the 2018 Global Food Policy Report […]
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BOOK RELEASE: The Cocoa Coast: The Board-Managed Cocoa Sector in Ghana
February 22, 2018
Accra, Ghana—The doubling of cocoa production since 2000 and rising farmer incomes have marked a transformation in Ghana’s cocoa sector. Increased share of export prices, investments in improving productivity and centralized marketing helped Ghana increase production and significantly improve the living conditions of producers during the past decade, according to a new book analyzing the […]
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Book Release: Pulses for Nutrition in India: Changing Pattern from Farm to Fork
December 27, 2017
December 27, 2017 – A good monsoon led to a rise in sowing and production of pulses in 2017, resulting in prices falling almost by half. Earlier, in 2015, rising prices causing declining consumption of pulses had been a cause of concern for both nutrition and food inflation in policy corridors. For a long time, […]
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Global Alliance Releases New Tools to Guide Evidence-based Solutions Across Health, Development, and Environment
October 25, 2017
The Bridge Collaborative, a global alliance of 90 organizations from 23 countries, today released two new tools to assist decision-makers solving big challenges facing health, development, and the environment.
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Global Hunger Index 2017—Fact Sheet
October 12, 2017
This year one country hit the threshold of 50, which signifies extremely alarming hunger levels. But, it is impossible to know exactly how severe hunger is in some of the world’s poorest countries that lack data to determine GHI scores.
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The Inequalities of Hunger: Global Hunger Index Spotlights Uneven Progress in Reducing Hunger
October 12, 2017
Global hunger levels have fallen more than a quarter since 2000, but more recent rising hunger scores of several countries in the 2017 Global Hunger Index (GHI) underline how uneven this progress has been and how precarious it is to maintain.
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Food Assistance Remains a Critical Safety Net for the Poor and Vulnerable
September 28, 2017
Understanding how food and voucher programs work, and how they connect to wider social protection systems is key to ensuring food security and helping the poor, says a new World Bank report.
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Improving Agribusiness Competitiveness in African Nations Can Boost Food Security and Agricultural Productivity
September 19, 2017
Strategic investments can help unlock potential for agribusiness growth in African nations with low agribusiness competitiveness, food security and agricultural productivity, according to a recent IFPRI study.
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New Research Shows Heightened Risks of Adolescent Pregnancy in Bangladesh
September 12, 2017
Adolescent mothers and their babies face increased health risks in Bangladesh, according to a new study from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
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Report: Bangladesh Experiencing Rapid Growth in Aquaculture
August 09, 2017
August 9, Washington, D.C. – Bangladesh is experiencing a quiet revolution in its domestic fish farming market, with significant gains among all the players in the industry, according to a recent journal article from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Debunking the traditional view that fish farming in Bangladesh is mainly subsistence […]
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International Workshop Highlights Path for India to Reach Development Goals
May 11, 2017
New Delhi, India – On Thursday, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences, and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research began a two-day international conference in New Delhi on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through agriculture in India. While India met several of the Millennium Development […]
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New Global Data Tool on Agricultural Policies Provides Insight Into Policy Impacts
May 10, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) announced today the launch of the Ag-Incentives Consortium website, a user-friendly online database facilitated by IFPRI, that aggregates agricultural policy data into an interactive tool for guiding more informed policy. The Ag-Incentives Consortium brings together data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the […]
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Policy Solutions for Sri Lanka’s Emerging Food Safety Issues
May 08, 2017
International Experts Outline Food Safety Risks, Regulations, and Impact of Urbanization Colombo, Sri Lanka – On Monday, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Ministry of Primary Industries, and the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka began a two-day international workshop in Colombo on emerging food safety and quality risks in South Asia […]
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Study Shows Hydropower’s Surprising Downsides
March 01, 2017
A groundbreaking paper based on a collaborative project between IFPRI and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign finds hydropower and irrigation often come into direct competition.
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For Growth to Continue, China Must Innovate
February 14, 2017
While China’s unprecedented late-20th century growth was fueled by low labor costs and an enormous labor force, that easy growth is ending, argues a new article in the Journal of Economic Perspectives. “From ‘Made in China’ to ‘Innovated in China:’ Necessity, Prospect, and Challenges” makes the case that China’s old business model will no longer […]
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Report Shows Chinese Home Prices Inflated by Marriage Competition
February 10, 2017
The rapid rise of home prices in many Chinese provinces can most readily be explained by the drive to attract a prospective sexual partner, finds a new analysis from the International Food Policy Research Institute. “Home Ownership as Status Competition: Some Theory and Guidance,” published by Shang-In Wei, Xiaobo Zhang, and Yin Liu in the […]
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Report: Exposure to Animal Feces Linked with Slower Growth in Children
January 26, 2017
Exposure to animal feces has been linked to slower physical growth in young children according to a new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The study, published in the American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, looked at the growth, health and hygiene conditions of 6000 children aged 6-24 months in Bangladesh, […]
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Research Presents Road Map for Agriculture as Nepal Adopts Federalism
January 30, 2017
Adjusting Nepal’s complex agricultural economy to the federalist system laid out by the new constitution will require some adjustment, but a new paper from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) proposes several policy measures to ease the transition. “Nepal’s 2072 Federal Constitution: Implications for the Governance of the Agricultural Sector” looks at how wisdom […]
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Report: Central American Countries Must Prepare for Possible Global Recession
January 10, 2017
Jan 10, 2016, Washington, D.C. – Central American countries remain susceptible to global economic downturns and need to consider policy options that would counter the effects of a potential worldwide recession, according to a new paper from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). “External Shocks, Food Security, and Development: Exploring Scenarios for Central America” […]
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Study: Africa South of the Sahara Will Need Increased Crop Yields, Trade to Meet Rising Food Demand
December 12, 2016
December 13, 2016, Washington, DC — Several studies have shown the global increase in food demand by 2050 can be met by increasing yields on existing cropland, but a new study finds that countries in Africa south of the Sahara likely will be unable to meet growing cereal demand through yield increases alone. An anticipated […]
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Ministry of Food and Partners Inaugurate Innovative Food Security Research Program in Bangladesh
December 06, 2016
Five-year research program integrates all aspects of food policy to enhance food security across Bangladesh Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 6, 2016 – The Ministry of Food announced Tuesday a new comprehensive food security research program, together with the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. About 150 […]
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Study: Climate Change to put Additional 2 Million Filipinos at Risk of Hunger by 2050
November 21, 2016
Cost of climate change in the Philippines expected to be Php 145 billion (around $3 billion USD) per year November 21, 2016, Washington, DC—Climate change will put an additional 2 million people in the Philippines at risk of hunger by 2050 and cost about Php 145 billion annually over that time span, according to a […]
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Study: Climate Change Driving South Americans to Urban Areas
November 16, 2016
Temperature fluctuations spurred more migration among women than men Cold weather drove nearly three times as much migration as warm weather Drawing from over 21 million Census records, the study allows for interpretations at the national level and over broader periods of time November 16, 2015, Washington, DC—South Americans are migrating to urban areas due […]
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Research is essential to support effective nutrition policies in India
November 09, 2016
November 9, 2016, New Delhi— It is with a sense of urgency that more than 200 researchers, government officials, civil society partners and others will meet in New Delhi today and tomorrow at the conference “Delivering for Nutrition in India: Learning from Implementation Research”. Participants in the conference will explore how to improve the […]
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Ministry of Agriculture and International Food Policy Research Institute Inaugurate Permanent Office in Bangladesh
October 24, 2016
Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 24, 2016 – On Monday, the Ministry of Agriculture and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) jointly announced the inauguration of the IFPRI Bangladesh office at an event in Dhaka. Mr. Mohammad Nazmul Islam, Additional Secretary (PPC), Ministry of Agriculture and Dr. Shenggen Fan, Director General, IFPRI signed the Memorandum of […]
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GHI HAITI: In Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, Haiti Facing “Alarming” Hunger Levels Higher Than Any Other Country in the Americas
October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016—Haiti, which was ravaged by Hurricane Matthew last week and a catastrophic earthquake in 2010, is the only country in the Americans with “alarming” hunger levels, according to the just-released 2016 Global Hunger Index. The country joins Sierra Leone, Yemen, Madagascar, Zambia, Chad, and the Central African Republic as the seven countries suffering […]
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GHI INDIA: India One of More Than 45 Countries on Pace for “Moderate” to “Alarming” Hunger Levels by 2030 UN Deadline for Zero Hunger
October 11, 2016
October 11, 2016—Despite improvements in hunger and nutrition, India was rated as a country with “serious” hunger levels in the 2016 Global Hunger Index, released today. If hunger declines at the same rate as the report finds it has since 1992, more than 45 countries—including India, Pakistan, Haiti, Yemen, and Afghanistan—will still have “moderate” to […]
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Report Charts Path for a “Nutrition Revolution” in Africa
October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016, Accra, Ghana—The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) is having a positive impact in countries that have implemented its recommendations, according to the 2015 Annual Trends and Outlook Report (ATOR) released today. The report outlines how agriculture and food systems can improve food security and improve the health and productivity in Africa. The […]
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Global Hunger Index 2016 Fact Sheet
June 29, 2024
Key Findings and Trends Scores among the 118 countries in the report varied widely. Scores of 9.9 or lower denote low hunger; scores between 35.0 and 49.9 denote alarming hunger. This year no countries hit the threshold of 50, which signifies extremely alarming hunger levels. Yet, it is impossible to know exactly how severe hunger […]
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Global Hunger Index: Over 45 Countries on Pace for “Moderate” to “Alarming” Hunger Levels by 2030 UN Deadline
October 11, 2016
Overall hunger levels are down by 29 percent since 2000, but are still serious or alarming in 50 countries.
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Economic Downturn Threatens Prospect to End Extreme Poverty by 2030, Study Finds
September 06, 2016
Global downturn to cause 38 million more people to remain in extreme poverty than previously thought, jeopardizing prospects for first UN Sustainable Development Goal September 6, 2016, Washington, DC — Robust economic growth in developing countries—which has far outpaced that of most high-income countries—contributed mightily to achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goal of cutting […]
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Panel: Increased Agricultural Research is Pivotal to Meet African Food Demands
September 02, 2016
Event will address challenges and propose solutions to ensure agricultural success in Kenya and throughout Africa 2 September 2016, Nairobi—Most countries in Africa south of the Sahara have relied on increased use of land—a finite resource—to increase agricultural production and meet food demand. To enhance agricultural productivity and increase incomes in the long run, more […]
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New Data Examines Landscape of India’s Agricultural Research and Development
June 29, 2024
Agricultural research spending has rapidly increased since the turn of the millennium: from 190 crore rupees in 2000 to 330 crore rupees in 2014 Challenges lie ahead to reach investment targets, gender equality, and agricultural university reform August 17, 2016, New Delhi—India has one of the best-staffed agricultural research and development systems in the world […]
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Book Release: Stories are Key to Informing, Inspiring Action to End Global Malnutrition
June 29, 2016
“Nourishing Millions: Stories of Change in Nutrition” highlights what works in combatting malnutrition—and what doesn’t—to bring about change from individuals, communities, and country leaders June 29, 2016, Washington, D.C.—The costs of malnutrition—health, social, and economic—are staggering. However, the tools to improve nutrition are within our grasp. “Nourishing Millions: Stories of Change in Nutrition,” written by […]
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Study: Refugees can boost host economies
June 24, 2016
Refugees in Rwandan camps increased the annual real income in the local economy by over $200 June 24, 2016, Washington, DC—Refugees can have a positive effect on local economies, according to a study published this week. Using data from two refugee camps in Rwanda, the study found that an additional adult refugee receiving cash aid […]
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Report: bioenergy can support food security
June 14, 2016
Study challenges “fuel vs. food” argument that biofuels contribute to global hunger June 14, 2016, Washington, D.C.—Energy and food security can be simultaneously improved through well-designed biofuel and bioenergy development programs, according to a report released today by a team of experts from 10 institutions. The report confronts some of the public’s misconceptions about the […]
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Global Nutrition Report: Malnutrition Becoming the “New Normal” Across the Globe
June 29, 2024
Malnutrition is on the rise in every country in the world and is a leading global driver of disease The 2016 Global Nutrition Report shows that 44 percent of countries with data available (57 out of 129 countries) now experience very serious levels of both undernutrition and adult overweight & obesity, and that, despite good […]
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Reducing Poverty in the Himalayas: How Nepal Can Improve Food Security
May 29, 2016
Nepali leaders must make food security a top priority in the nation’s budget One year after the earthquake that sent food security “into a tailspin,” Nepal is taking critical steps to feed its people May 29, 2016, Kathmandu, Nepal—As the fastest growing region in the world, South Asia’s path toward ending hunger and malnutrition will have […]
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Why Is the Middle East Hungry? Blame Armed Conflict.
May 10, 2016
Armed conflict jeopardizes food availability, and such food insecurity can lead to more conflict Despite regional setbacks, Egypt is a bright spot for implementing long-term sustainable solutions May 10, 2016, Cairo, Egypt—Armed conflict and the Arab revolutions that began in 2010 caused massive displacement and migration, thus halting and, in some cases, reversing the progress […]
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Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean “Well Placed” to Feed Growing Global Population Due to Increased Investment in Agricultural Research
April 27, 2016
Brazil, the world’s second-largest provider of food, accounts for more than half of agriculture R&D spending in the region, with Argentina and Mexico completing the top three Central American countries, Caribbean island nations, and poorer Andean countries are lagging behind due to inadequate levels of investment and human capacity April 27, 2016, Washington, D.C.—New data show […]
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April 23: A Shameful Milestone in Food Waste
April 23, 2016
If food were produced evenly throughout the year, not one bite produced since New Year’s Day would make it to Americans’ mouths due to excessive food loss and waste April 23, 2016, Washington, D.C.—Today marks a disappointing milestone for the American diet: With 31 percent of the year behind us, we have reached the calendar equivalent […]
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GFPR 2016 press release
June 29, 2024
2016 Global Food Policy Report: How We Feed the World is Unsustainable Land area the size of Nicaragua is lost due to drought and desertification every year, putting 200 million small-scale farmers in Africa south of the Sahara at high risk of climate change The Western diet is unsustainable—feeding just one Westerner for one year emits […]
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Homegrown Nutrition Works in Burkina Faso
March 22, 2016
Study could have profound effects on the overall health of some of the world’s most undernourished populations March 22, 2016, Washington, D.C.—A recent study out of Burkina Faso shows that integrating nutrition and health education and women’s empowerment interventions into an agriculture program, if well-designed and run, can improve child and maternal undernutrition in […]
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IFPRI, a Global Leader in Food and Agriculture Research, Opens Program Office in Cairo
February 24, 2016
IFPRI, a Global Leader in Food and Agriculture Research, Opens Program Office in Cairo The Cairo hub will produce scientific evidence and build national capacity to raise incomes of the rural poor and improve food and nutrition security in Egypt Office to serve as a resource for journalists February 24, 2016, Cairo, Egypt—The International Food […]
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Act now, or future generations will pay: Central Asia risks economic losses from malnutrition
June 29, 2024
Many countries off track for key indicators of nutritional well-being, report finds February 10, 2016, Moscow—Children whose growth is stunted, people who don’t get enough vitamins, micronutrients or minerals for a healthy life, adults who are overweight and obese—malnutrition takes many forms and affects every country on earth. The 2015 Global Nutrition Report (GNR) makes […]
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Climate change threatens food production in the Philippines
December 05, 2015
Research finds a significant drop in food consumption, putting millions at risk of hunger December 5, 2015, Paris – If left unchecked, climate change in the Philippines may greatly increase the number of people who go hungry and negatively impact the economy, new research from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) shows. Climate change […]
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New knowledge-sharing initiative to measure and reduce food loss and waste
December 04, 2015
FAO, IFPRI, and the CGIAR research program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM) today launched a new initiative to enhance global cooperation on measuring and reducing food loss and waste.
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With sufficient and smart support, refugees can positively impact European and other host countries
November 25, 2015
The surge of refugees, including those flowing into Europe from Syria, can positively affect economic growth by increasing the labor force and boosting demand for goods, without introducing negative effects often attributed to foreigners, a new study has found. The study, entitled “The EU Refugee Crisis: The Tip of a Global Iceberg,” found that overall […]
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Compact2025: An ambitious initiative to end hunger and undernutrition by 2025
November 19, 2015
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is launching Compact2025, an ambitious initiative to work with countries to end hunger and undernutrition by 2025, as a first step toward eradicating extreme poverty. Inspired and informed by successes in many countries, Compact2025 seeks to bring evidence, data, and innovation to the challenge of ending hunger and […]
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Hunger levels remain “serious” or “alarming” in 52 developing countries
October 12, 2015
Conflicts are strongly associated with severe hunger
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The coexistence of extreme deprivation and obesity is the real face of malnutrition
June 29, 2024
Malnutrition exists in every country on the planet Healthy children are the minority in at least 5 large countries Read the report (PDF 7.3 MB) September 15, 2015, London—Nutrition can be a driver of change or a barrier to progress, and, according to the Global Nutrition Report being released on September 22 in New York […]
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Report: Africa is projected to have just one low income country by 2050
September 01, 2015
Large infrastructure gaps, climate change, high speed of urbanization, and a youthful and rapidly growing population will influence the future pace of growth Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 1, 2015—Most African countries that today are considered low income will transition to middle income within 15 years, and all but one will be middle income by 2050, according […]
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Drought Increases the Spread of HIV in Africa
June 16, 2015
Bad weather in SSA increases the spread of HIV, according to a study published in the June 2015 issue of the Economic Journal.
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What’s driving Ethiopia’s remarkable improvements in nutritional health?
June 29, 2024
June 15, 2015, Addis Ababa—Since 2000, Ethiopia has been doing something right in early childhood nutrition. Under-five child stunting rates have dropped from 58 percent to 40 percent, child wasting has dropped below 10 percent, and the prevalence of underweight in young children has declined from 41 to 25 percent. What lies behind these impressive gains? […]
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New web portal provides open data on food and nutrition security in Africa
June 29, 2024
June 15, 2015, Washington, D.C.—While Africa south of the Sahara has made substantial improvements to its food security in recent years, one in four people in the region remains undernourished. A new web portal launched today that focuses on agriculture, food security, and nutrition in Africa south of the Sahara has been designed to strengthen capacity for timely food security […]
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The Middle East and North Africa must increase investment in agricultural R&D to feed a growing population
June 29, 2024
May 26, 2015, Washington, D.C. — Many countries in the Middle East and North Africa will have to double, triple, or even quadruple their investment in agricultural research and development to meet the targets recommended by the United Nations, according to new research findings by the International Food Policy Research Institute. For decades, many governments […]
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Can China’s new agricultural strategies boost food and nutrition security?
June 29, 2024
May 13, 2015, Beijing—China is a rising economic powerhouse that is simultaneously home to roughly 82.5 million impoverished people, many of whom are undernourished. New agricultural strategies that seek to shift away from food self-sufficiency and toward heavier reliance on international trade and stronger farmers’ property rights, could have a positive impact on the country’s […]
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Launch of the Food Security Portal for Central America
June 29, 2024
May 11, 2015, Washington, D.C. – Today, IFPRI is launching a new Spanish-language web portal that focuses on food and nutrition security in Central America. The objective of the portal is to provide a set of indicators on food and nutrition security and early warning mechanisms as well as opportunities for dialogue among policymakers, researchers, the […]
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What can be done about food and nutrition insecurity in the Arab World?
June 29, 2024
Manama, Bahrain, May 5, 2015—Child stunting, a result of malnutrition, is a larger problem than gross domestic product would suggest in nine Arab countries, while the Arab region as a whole imports more than 50 percent of its population’s daily caloric intake. These indicators and others pose serious challenges to sustainable development, including food security and […]
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New global crop data aid in food policy decisions
April 08, 2015
Interactive website shows production of 42 crops at ten kilometer resolution
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Middle Income Countries Play Key Role in Eliminating Hunger and Malnutrition
March 18, 2015
Findings from IFPRI’s 2014–2015 Global Food Policy Report March 18, 2015, Washington, DC—Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, and Mexico may be rising economic powerhouses, but these five fast-growing, middle income countries are still home to nearly half of the world’s hungry, or 363 million people. That is why we must also pay attention to those living […]
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Countries in West Africa Must Add Climate Change Adaptation to Food Security Investments
June 29, 2024
West African policy makers should prepare for future challenges from climate change as they address the pressing needs of broad-based
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Feeding Nine Billion in 2050
April 11, 2013
FAO and CGIAR Conference to Address Research Priorities for Ensuring Food and Nutrition Security for the World’s Poorest Apr 11, 2013 April 11, 2013—During the next 40 years the world’s population is projected to reach more than nine billion people. Demand for food is expected to increase by 60 percent under business-as-usual assumptions. Competition […]
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Agribusiness Entrepreneurship Programme to Strengthen Skills and Competencies of Ghanaian Agribusiness Professionals
June 29, 2024
April 11, 2013—Ghana needs a vibrant, thriving and growing agricultural sector to ensure food security, reduce poverty and develop its economy. Can improving the management practices in agribusinesses that provide the needed inputs and services for the sector and add value to its outputs vitalize the sector? The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration […]
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Researchers, Policymakers, and Other Experts Are Meeting to Discuss Sustaining Regional Economic Growth and Achieving Food Security
June 29, 2024
May 15, 2013, Dakar, Senegal—West Africa has sustained a solid pace of growth for nearly two decades—a welcome change after years of stagnation and decline. The strategic question remains, however: How can the region build on this success to accelerate economic transformation and broaden growth, especially to provide regional food security? This question will be […]
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Food Security and Nutritional Status in Egypt Worsening Amidst Economic Challenges
May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013, CAIRO – Poverty and food insecurity in Egypt have risen significantly over the last three years according to joint reports released today by the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the government’s Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). A report by WFP and […]
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Climate Change and Agriculture in Southern Africa
June 29, 2024
New book helps region understand what might be in store and what to do about it Sep 3, 2013 September 3, 2013, Maseru, Lesotho— The southern region of Africa could be the hardest hit by rising temperatures from climate change, leaving many to wonder what this means for agriculture. Will some areas become unsuitable […]
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Report: Climate change to shift Kenya’s breadbaskets
June 29, 2024
Study presented during national climate and agriculture meeting finds Kenyan farmers can thrive despite changing growing conditions Sep 16, 2013 NAIVASHA, KENYA (16 SEPTEMBER 2013)—Kenyan farmers and agriculture officials need to prepare for a possible geographic shift in maize production as climate change threatens to make some areas of the country much less productive […]
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Asian Fusion: New Thinking and Actions for Improving Food and Nutrition Security in Asia
June 29, 2024
September 27, 2013, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA – Country experience shared at a recent conference showed that fertilizer subsidies can have huge costs, crowding out public expenditures on agricultural research, extension, rural roads and other expenditures that promote agricultural development. The private sector is often more efficient in delivery of fertilizer to farmers. While historically the […]
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Global Hunger Index Calls for Greater Resilience-Building Efforts to Boost Food and Nutrition Security
October 14, 2013
October 14, 2013, Washington D.C.—The developing world is becoming more vulnerable to a variety of shocks and stressors, from extreme weather events, climate change and environmental degradation to population pressures, macroeconomic crises, conflict, and poor governance. The traditional approach to dealing with shocks is temporary infusions of aid, with separate development efforts focused on mitigating […]
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CAADP 10 Years Out: How Have Countries Fared in Agricultural Development?
June 29, 2024
November 12, 2013, Dakar, Senegal—It has been 10 years since African heads of state and government pledged to allocate 10 percent of their national budgets to the agricultural sector as part of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). The commitment, also known as the Maputo Declaration Target, rallied African governments to increase spending in […]
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Climate Change and Agriculture in East Africa
June 29, 2024
December 9, 2013, Bujumbura, Burundi—Population growth in East Africa is among the highest in the world and could worsen food insecurity, which is already severe. Arable areas in the region are under severe pressure to increase their productivity to feed a rapidly increasing human population. Climate change could exacerbate the situation; adaptation is essential for […]
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Major economic models on climate change and agriculture point in same direction, but differ on magnitude of effects
June 29, 2024
Climate change will alter future weather and change crop and animal productivity. But economic models differ on the magnitude of these changes, according to the world’s lead economic modelers. Estimates on both the direction and magnitude are crucial to address world food security issues at global, regional, and national levels. Outputs from climate, crop and […]
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Joint Workshop to Discuss Enhancing Resilience to Conflict in Arab Countries in the Context of Food Security
January 14, 2014
14 January 2014, Rome Italy—On 16 January, Ambassadors and representatives from Arab countries, researchers, and development partners will gather in Rome, Italy to discuss how the Arab region can work to reduce the impact of crises like conflict, natural disasters and global spikes in food prices, especially on the rural poor. Organized by the International Fund […]
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Fish Farms to Produce Nearly Two Thirds of Global Food Fish Supply by 2030, Report Shows
February 05, 2014
February 5, 2014, Washington D.C.–Aquaculture–or fish farming–will provide close to two thirds of global food fish consumption by 2030 as catches from wild capture fisheries level off and demand from an emerging global middle class, especially in China, substantially increases. These are among the key findings of “Fish to 2030: Prospects for Fisheries and Aquaculture”–a […]
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Agricultural Technologies Could Increase Global Crop Yields as Much as 67 Percent and Cut Food Prices Nearly in Half by 2050
February 12, 2014
New study identifies most promising agricultural tools for feeding the world’s poorest Feb 12, 2014 February 12, 2014, Washington D.C.–Increased demand for food due to population and income growth and the impacts of climate change on agriculture will ratchet up the pressure for increased and more sustainable agricultural production to feed the planet. A […]
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New online tool promotes improved food security and nutrition in Iraq
March 23, 2014
March 23, 2014, Baghdad, Iraq—In a country where nearly two million people are food insecure, a novel interactive online tool will provide Iraqi decision makers and other stakeholders with a ‘one-stop’ source of reliable and comprehensive geo-spatial information, assisting them in the development of appropriate policies that effectively target improved food security and household nutrition. Iraq […]
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From Transition to Transformation: Food Security in Central Asia
April 07, 2014
April 7, 2014, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan—A conference organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Central Asia (UCA) to be held from April 8-9 will explore how Central Asian countries can best meet the needs of present and future populations for adequate access to nutritious and safe foods and improve food […]
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Building Resilience Tops Agenda at Global Conference in Ethiopia
May 13, 2014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 13, 2014—Poor countries and vulnerable people are facing a barrage of shocks: economic shocks such as volatile food prices and financial crises; environmental shocks and natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes; food safety, diseases, and health shocks; and social and political shocks such as conflicts and violence that disrupt […]
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Farming on Big Wheels: What can Africa and Asia learn from each other?
June 18, 2014
18 June 2014, BEIJING, CHINA–A two-day international gathering has begun that centers on agricultural mechanization in Asia and Africa amid urbanization and economic growth. Today and tomorrow, researchers, policymakers, and private sector representatives from both continents will share lessons and experiences at the workshop “Mechanization and Agricultural Transformation in Asia and Africa.” The International Food […]
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Building Resilience Critical to End Hunger and Undernutrition by 2025
May 16, 2014
Global conference offers new research and commitments to address threat of rising shocks to global food system Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 16, 2014—According to the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the post-2015 agenda should aim to end hunger by 2025—and can succeed by building resilience to various environmental, political and economic shocks that threaten […]
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Agricultural Innovations can Help African Farmers Compete, Boost Food Security
September 29, 2014
September 29, 2014—Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire—Africa must embrace agricultural innovations to better compete in an evolving global bio-economy, according to findings from a new report issued by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The report, entitled “GM Agricultural Technologies for Africa,” analyzes the benefits and constraints of adopting genetically modified […]
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Recent expansion of Africa’s agricultural trade bodes well for food security, resilience
June 29, 2024
October 8, 2014—Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—Africa’s share of world agricultural trade has increased in recent years after decades of decline, and trade among African countries has been on the rise. Both trends have boosted Africans’ ability to access food and distribute it to the neediest during hard times, according to a report released today at the […]
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Two billion people suffering from hidden hunger according to 2014 Global Hunger Index, even as levels of hunger in many developing countries decrease
April 13, 2015
Report says food quality is equally important as quantity October 13, 2014, Washington D.C.—A staggering 2 billion people get so little essential vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat that they remain undernourished, according to the 2014 Global Hunger Index (GHI) being released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute, Welthungerhilfe, and Concern […]
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Leadership and action across sectors are essential to improve nutrition in India
October 29, 2014
October 29, 2014, New Delhi— India is making progress against undernutrition, as seen in the 2014 Global Hunger Index recently released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Yet one-third of Indian women and children under five remain underweight. Micronutrient deficiencies are common, and not just among the poor. To combat these grim statistics, […]
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First-ever Global Nutrition Report provides comprehensive narrative on levels of malnutrition across the world
June 29, 2024
November 13, 2014, London—A consortium of nations, organizations, researchers, and academics has released the first-ever comprehensive narrative on global health and country-level progress toward reducing malnutrition across the globe. The Global Nutrition Report (GNR) provides a global profile and country profiles on nutrition for each of the United Nations’ 193 member states, and includes specific […]
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To Bring Green Revolution to Africa, Countries Must Develop New Technologies
June 29, 2024
The blind adoption of solutions from other continents won’t work for Africa Feb. 18, 2015, Washington, D.C.—African countries cannot blindly adopt food policy initiatives that spurred the Green Revolution in Asia as a way to promote agricultural development, according to new award-winning findings by researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute. The research, which […]
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Food and Nutrition Security Must Be Part of the Conversation at the World Economic Forum in Davos
June 29, 2024
by Shenggen Fan Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Jan. 16, 2015, Davos, Switzerland–Food security and nutrition are foundations of human and economic well-being. Without them, people experience poor health outcomes that lead to low productivity and stymied economic growth at the national level. The effects of food insecurity go beyond human […]
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The return on investment in nutrition is high. So why do so many governments fail to adequately invest in it?
June 29, 2024
Please join us for high-level discussions on strategies for action on nutrition Dec. 8, 2014, Washington D.C.–On average, for every dollar that governments around the globe invest in nutrition to reduce stunting, they see a return of 16 times as much–and the return on investment for some countries is much higher: In Sri Lanka, for […]
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IFPRI researchers contribute to the Lima Climate Change Conference in Peru
June 29, 2024
December 1, 2014, Lima, Peru—IFPRI researchers will present findings of a new series of policy notes on women farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change and contribute to a workshop on the economic viability of climate change mitigation policies at the annual climate conference known as COP 20. The events will add evidence-based findings to […]
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African countries south of the Sahara must double investment in agricultural R&D, report finds
June 29, 2024
New report analyzes trends in investments and human resource capacity in African agricultural R&D; New online tools enable cross-country comparisons and rankings of key R&D indicators Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 November, 2014 – African countries south of the Sahara will need to double their investment in agricultural research and development if ambitious United Nations and […]
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Increase in agricultural research spending in Pakistan is needed
June 29, 2024
November 27, 2012, Islamabad, Pakistan—The agricultural sector in Pakistan plays a vital role in the nation’s food security and it employs half the country’s labor force. Population in Pakistan is expected to nearly double by 2050. In order to feed the growing population and address other pressing challenges, such as adaptation to climate change and […]
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Agricultural R&D Spending on the Rise, but Low-Income Countries Continue to Lag Behind
June 29, 2024
Washington D.C.—Global challenges, including the recent food and financial crises and climate change, highlight the need for continued and scaled-up investments in agricultural research and development (R&D). The report ASTI Global Assessment of Agricultural R&D Spending, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators initiative (ASTI) and the Global Forum on Agricultural […]
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Hunger in Times of Land, Water, and Energy Pressures
June 29, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Unsustainable use of land, water, and energy is threatening the food security of the poorest and most vulnerable around the world, according to the 2012 Global Hunger Index, released for the seventh year by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Welthungerhilfe, and Concern Worldwide. According to the 2012 Index, The Challenge of Hunger: Ensuring Sustainable […]
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The Media and Food Prices: New Tool to Reduce Gaps in Information on Global Commodity Prices
June 29, 2024
July 23, 2012—Short- and long-term factors—such as climate change, the growth of commodities futures markets, and changing levels of grain stocks—contribute to rising food prices. A new tool by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) developed in collaboration with Sophic Systems Alliance Inc.® (Sophic Intelligence TM), analyzes daily media coverage to examine the extent to […]
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Workshop to Examine Agricultural Extension System and Agricultural Productivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
June 29, 2024
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 26, 2012—Endowed with 80 million hectares of arable land, diverse climatic conditions, and abundant water resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to become the breadbasket of the entire African continent. Yet, despite its agricultural and economic potential, it continues to have the highest level of […]
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New Knowledge Management Portal Offers Data to Improve Indian Farmers’ Practices
June 29, 2024
Chennai, Tamil Nadu– The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in partnership with the e-Extension Centre of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), launched the Advancing Agricultural Practice portalhttp://www.advanceagripractice.in for the ICICI Knowledge Park (IKP) Centre for Advancement in Agricultural Practice (ICAAP) , a subsidiary of IKP Trust, Chennai today. It aims to improve agricultural productivity and […]
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Support small scale farmers and end hunger in Africa – IFPRI and Red Cross
June 29, 2024
A report prepared by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) suggests that addressing domestic policy is one of the best ways to tackle food insecurity. In particular, the organizations said that changing policy to better support small scale farmers could be one […]
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Inaugural Global Food Policy Report Synthesizes Food Policy Actions and Events in 2011 and Provides Outlook for 2012
June 29, 2024
April 23, Washington D.C.— As policymakers gather for the upcoming G8 and G20 meetings, and as decisionmakers, international organizations, and civil society meet for Rio+20, major food policy developments from 2011 can provide lessons and guidance for 2012 and the future. Today the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launches the inaugural Global Food Policy […]
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Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Vietnam to Improve Lives of Rural Farmers
June 29, 2024
April 23, Washington D.C.— As policymakers gather for the upcoming G8 and G20 meetings, and as decisionmakers, international organizations, and civil society meet for Rio+20, major food policy developments from 2011 can provide lessons and guidance for 2012 and the future. Today the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launches the inaugural Global Food Policy […]
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Groundbreaking Index Launched to Empower Women and Fight Hunger
June 29, 2024
Washington, D.C.—A significant new breakthrough in the measurement of women’s empowerment in developing countries is launched today. The “Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index” (WEAI) is the first measure to directly capture women’s empowerment and inclusion levels in the agricultural sector. The WEAI focuses on five areas: decisions over agricultural production, power over productive resources such […]
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Arab Food Security Conference Issues Range of Recommendations
June 29, 2024
Beirut, 7 February 2012 (UN Information Service) – Participants in an international conference on Arab food security today concluded two days of meetings with a call to highlight the need to focus on supporting job-creating growth for the poor in countries with household-level food insecurity, and on encouraging exports to finance food imports and agriculture […]
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Urgent policy actions needed to tackle food and nutrition security in the Arab world
June 29, 2024
February 6—Poverty and income inequality rates in the Arab world are higher than official numbers have suggested. Food security and poverty are particularly closely linked in Arab countries due to high vulnerability to food-related external shocks, including food price volatility, natural disasters, increasing water scarcity, and conflicts. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) report […]
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ESCWA and the International Food Policy Research Institute Urge Enhanced Regional Food Security
June 29, 2024
Beirut, 6 February 2012 – The Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Nadim Khouri called for the need to take advantage of available opportunities to improve food security in the region through trade and foreign investments to ensure benefits for all. The call came in a statement delivered […]
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Leading BRICS+ Researchers Recommend Agricultural Work Program to Climate Change Convention Negotiators
June 29, 2024
Washington, D.C.— Climate change presents a major threat to sustainable food security. Recent changes to agriculture consistent with climate change include shifts in the production of rice and maize in the northern hemisphere and climate-induced changes in crop productivity across the world. There will be additional changes as global temperatures rise, precipitation patterns change, and […]
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Knowledge, Tools, and Lessons for Informing the Design and Implementation of Food Security Strategies in Asia
June 29, 2024
Stakeholders Pursue Mutual Learning to Support Food Security in Asia KATHMANDU, NEPAL—Country and regional stakeholders from governments, researchers, non-governmental organizations, donors, and the private sector are gathering in Kathmandu November 14-16 to review and share state of the art knowledge, practical lessons, and tools for supporting agriculture and food security strategies in Asia. The “state of the […]
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New Global Hunger Index Report Calls for Action to Curtail High and Volatile Prices and Protect the Poor
June 29, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Growing demand for biofuels, extreme weather and climate change, and increased financial activity through commodity futures markets are the main causes of high and volatile food prices, according to the 2011 Global Hunger Index report, The Challenge of Hunger: Taming Price Spikes and Excessive Food Price Volatility. These challenges are exacerbated by historically low levels […]
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Opportunities and Options to End Hunger in Bangladesh
June 29, 2024
Dhaka—Nearly 250 high-level policymakers, leading researchers, and representatives of development organizations are gathering here from October 4-5 to discuss investment plans, priorities, and policies to advance agricultural development, achieve food and nutrition security, and improve the health and well-being of all Bangladeshi citizens. The policy workshop titled “Enhancing Food Security in Bangladesh: Evidence for Action” […]
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Conference Explores Opportunities to Enhance Agriculture’s Role in Tackling Malnutrition and Improving Human Wellbeing
June 29, 2024
Lilongwe—Nearly 150 policymakers, researchers, program implementers, and representatives from farmers’ organizations, civil society, donor agencies, and the private sector are gathering here from September 26-27 to examine how agriculture can play a better role in improving the nutrition and health of all Malawians. The conference, “Unleashing Agriculture’s Potential for Improved Nutrition and Health in Malawi,” […]
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IFPRI Launches Unique New Tool That Provides Early Warning of Extreme Price Variability
June 29, 2024
Washington D.C.— The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched the Excessive Food Price Variability Early Warning System today. This new tool measures excessive food price variability and is the only mechanism currently available to identify time spans of increased price variability. It is updated daily and forewarns policymakers and humanitarian agencies of periods of time […]
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Improving Investments, Policies, and Productivity Is Critical to Combating Hunger and Malnutrition
June 29, 2024
St. Louis, MO—Global demand for major grains, such as maize, rice, and wheat, is projected to increase by nearly 48 percent from 2000-2025 and by 70 percent between 2000 and 2050, according to research presented by Mark Rosegrant, who delivered the Ag Economic Forum Keynote during the 2011 Ag Innovation Showcase held in St. Louis from […]
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Global Institute Expands Regional Office in Africa
June 29, 2024
Solidifies Efforts to Tackle Poverty and Hunger Dakar—High-level policymakers, directors of international and regional organizations, private sector representatives, and leading academics and researchers from across West Africa and around the world are gathering here today for a colloquium on “Rising Global Food Prices: Causes, Impacts, and Response Strategies.” The policy roundtable is the focal point […]
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Transforming African Economies for Sustained Growth, Poverty Reduction
June 29, 2024
International conference to discuss opportunities and obstacles Accra—Policymakers, African experts, and international researchers are convening here on May 10-11 to discuss important opportunities and challenges related to economic development, urbanization, and industrialization on the continent. The conference, “Understanding Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa,” is jointly organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and […]
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New Study Shows Agricultural R&D in Africa Hindered by Significant Challenges
June 29, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Investment in agricultural research and development (R&D) in Sub-Saharan Africa increased by more than 20 percent from 2001-2008, but most of this growth occurred in only a handful of countries.1 Nigeria alone accounts for one-third of the increase. Spending in most of the region has stagnated or fallen, according to a new report by the […]
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International Conference Focuses on Improving Health and Nutrition through Agriculture
June 29, 2024
New Delhi – More than 900 participants are gathering today at an international conference from February 10–12 to examine ways that agriculture can enhance the health and nutritional status of poor people in developing countries. “Agriculture is much more than just producing food and other products. It is linked to people’s well-being in many ways, […]
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New Study Documents Spread of Aflatoxins in Kenya
June 29, 2024
Scientists Discuss Findings with Policymakers at International Workshop
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Study Urges Better Incomes, Farm Productivity, and Trade to Improve Food Security, Offset Ravages of Climate Change
June 29, 2024
Cancun — Addressing poverty today is the single best way to help poor people in developing countries achieve food security and adapt to climate change, according to a new report by researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). When families have more income, they are better able to cope with drought, floods, and […]
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Study Challenges Conventional Wisdom on Causes of Global Food Crisis, Recommends Reforms to Prevent Recurrence
June 29, 2024
Washington — A new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) challenges previous analyses of the food price crisis of 2007-08. Using recently available data, Reflections on the Global Food Crisis identifies the key causes of the price surge, its consequences for the world’s poor people, and the implications for future policies. The report attributes […]
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The HIV/AIDS — Food Insecurity Nexus
June 29, 2024
Experts Meeting to Discuss Evidence, Effects, and Action Cape Town—Policymakers, researchers, development experts and practitioners are gathering here from November 9-11 to discuss the critical links between HIV/AIDS, agriculture, hunger and malnutrition in Africa. Conference participants hope to enhance the understanding of these connections and bridge the divide between the HIV and food/nutrition communities. The ultimate goal is […]
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Improve Child Nutrition to Reduce Global Hunger, Says New Global Hunger Index
June 29, 2024
Washington, D.C. –Malnutrition among children under two years of age is one of the leading challenges to reducing global hunger and can cause lifelong harm to health, productivity, and earning potential, according to the 2010 Global Hunger Index (GHI). Released in advance of World Food Day (October 16) for the fifth year, the report is […]
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We Can Halve Hunger, If We Change the Way We Do Business
June 29, 2024
By Shenggen FanDirector General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)A decade ago, the international community committed itself to halving the percentage of people who go hungry. When world leaders meet next week to review implementation of this and other Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)1, they need to reexamine their policies and their commitment.Last year alone, the […]
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Wheat Price Volatility
June 29, 2024
Panic is Baseless and Hurts Poor People By Maximo ToreroDirector, Markets, Trade, and Institutions DivisionInternational Food Policy Research Institution (IFPRI) Apparent similarities between today’s rising wheat prices and the food-price crisis of 2007-2008 are just that: apparent, not real. Suggestions to the contrary serve to drive up prices and hurt poor people, who spend much […]
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Study Finds Substantial Growth in Agricultural R&D Funding in Ghana, But Challenges Remain
June 29, 2024
Accra—Following a decade of minimal growth, spending on agricultural research and development (R&D) in Ghana increased dramatically after 2002. Expenditures more than doubled from 2000-2008, jumping from 151 billion cedis to 352 billion cedis, when prices are adjusted for inflation, according to a study by the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) initiative and the […]
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Study Finds Bolsa Familia Children Healthier, Doing Better in School
June 29, 2024
Brasilia—Brazil’s Bolsa Familia conditional cash transfer program has had a positive effect on the health and education of Brazil’s poor children, according to an evaluation by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). Bolsa Familia is implemented by the Ministry of Social Development and the Fight against Hunger (MDS). MDS, the United Nations Development Program […]
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Food Security Strategy Workshop to highlight actions for progress
June 29, 2024
Sana’a – Policymakers, researchers, and donors are considering a seven point action plan to improve food security in Yemen by 2020. The discussions are taking place at the Food Security Strategy Workshop hosted by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, Government of Yemen, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). One-third of […]
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G8, G20: A “Business as Unusual” Approach Must be Adopted
June 29, 2024
To Meet the First Millennium Development Goal of Halving Hunger By Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Global banking regulation, the European credit crisis, and sovereign debt burdens are likely to dominate the G8 and G20 meetings in Canada this weekend. Yet, five years after G8 leaders promised at Gleneagles to […]
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Yellow River Basin Faces Environmental, Economic Challenges
June 29, 2024
New research sheds light on water, irrigation, poverty alleviation Beijing—Leading experts on water and irrigation are meeting today to identify solutions to problems affecting the Yellow River Basin. The region enjoys high economic growth, but faces many environmental challenges and high poverty rates in parts of the basin. The workshop, “High-impact Interventions for Reducing Water-related Poverty […]
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Transforming Agriculture: The Case of Tomato in Ghana
June 29, 2024
Broad Discussion Launched on Future of Sector Accra—Farmers, traders, and processors are meeting Ghanaian and international academics, donors, and officials here on April 23 for a unique exchange of views on how to revive the strategic but ailing tomato sector. The workshop, “Transforming Agriculture: The Case of Tomato in Ghana,” is organized by the Ministry of […]
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Fostering Growth, Reducing Poverty and Hunger
June 29, 2024
Asia and Latin America Pursue Mutual Learning and Cooperation Lima — High-level policymakers, internationally recognized researchers, and development practitioners from Asia and Latin America are gathering here March 22-24 for unprecedented talks on accelerating economic growth and reducing hunger and poverty in both regions. The conference, “Fostering Growth and Reducing Poverty and Hunger in Asia […]
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Global Futures
June 29, 2024
New project to identify best approaches to improve agriculture in developing countries Washington, D.C.—The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) launched a new project, Global Futures for Agriculture, to improve agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability in developing countries. Focused on evaluating promising technologies, investments, and policy reforms, the effort is supported with major funding from […]
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New Book, Millions Fed, Showcases Best Approaches to Fight Hunger
June 29, 2024
Washington, DC—As heads of state gather in Rome next week for the World Summit on Food Security, a new book pulls together – for the first time – major successes in agricultural development that have brought millions of people out of hunger over the past 50 years. The book, Millions Fed: Proven Successes in Agricultural […]
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2009 Global Hunger Index Calls Attention to Gender Inequality, Need to Empower and Educate Women & Girls
June 29, 2024
Des Moines, Iowa—Twenty-nine countries around the world have alarming or extremely alarming levels of hunger, and thirteen countries have actually seen increases in their hunger levels since 1990, according to the 2009 Global Hunger Index report. The Democratic Republic of Congo scored the worst, followed by Burundi, Eritrea, Sierra Leone, Chad, and Ethiopia. New this year, the […]
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New report on climate change projects 25 million more malnourished children in 2050
June 29, 2024
The impact of climate change on poor people can be averted with $7 billion additional annual investments in rural development Washington, DC— Twenty five million more children will be malnourished in 2050 due to effects of climate change, according to a report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). This study, the most comprehensive assessment […]
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New Project, Funded by a Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination of Crops in Kenya and Mali
June 29, 2024
Washington, DC—The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is leading a new project, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to analyze the impact of aflatoxin contamination on the livelihoods and health of people in Kenya and Mali. The project will also seek to map areas at highest risk, identify cost-effective control measures to reduce exposure to […]
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Researchers, Policymakers Convene Conference to Discuss the Implications of GM Crops for Smallholder African Farmers
June 29, 2024
Related Materials on Media briefing page Entebbe — International experts, key policymakers, heads of farmers associations, and private sector representatives are gathering here from May 19-21 to examine the potential benefits and challenges of producing genetically modified (GM) crops in Africa. The conference, “Delivering Agricultural Biotechnology to African Farmers: Linking Economic Research to Decision Making,” is […]
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Improving Agricultural Productivity, Markets, and Social Protection
June 29, 2024
The Key to Global Food and Nutrition Security Statement on the occasion of the 5th World Islamic Economic Forum, Jakarta, Indonesia The drastic rise in world food prices in 2007-2008 and the ongoing global financial crunch pushed millions of vulnerable people deeper into poverty and hunger. The food and financial crises have not only seriously undermined […]
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New Research Shows Challenges African Farmers Face in Adapting to Climate Change
June 29, 2024
Related Materials on Media briefing page Addis Ababa—The vast majority of African farmers interviewed for a recent climate change study perceived long-term changes in both temperature and rainfall. Surprisingly, however, more than a third of rural Ethiopian households in the Nile River Basin and two-thirds of South African farmers in the Limpopo River Basin did not […]
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Food Price Crisis and Financial Crisis Present Double Threat for Poor People
June 29, 2024
IFPRI projects more undernourished children if there is a global recession and decreased agricultural investment Maputo, Mozambique—The combined impact of low economic growth and decreased investments in agriculture could cause major increases in malnutrition in developing countries, according to new analysis by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The result could be 16 million […]
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New trade deal could boost Brazilian farm exports
June 29, 2024
Caps on subsidies and less distorted trade flows seen as key outcomes of a WTO agreement Geneva—With the financial crisis and economic slowdown focusing governments’ attention on the struggling negotiations at the World Trade Organization, ministers are expected to meet in Geneva next month to try once more to hammer out the details of a […]
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Food Crisis and Health Go Hand in Hand
June 29, 2024
IFPRI Urges Greater Cooperation between Health and Agriculture Sectors Bamako, Mali—For the world’s poor people, agriculture and health are inextricably linked: agriculture affects health, and health affects agriculture. Lack of cooperation between the two sectors hinders the fight against poverty and hunger in developing countries and rising food prices underscore the urgency to act. High-level […]
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New Study Identifies Farmers’ Options and Obstacles to Adapting to Climate Change
June 29, 2024
Johannesburg—The vast majority of African farmers interviewed for a recent climate change study perceived long-term changes in temperature or rainfall. Surprisingly, however, two-thirds of rural South African households in the Limpopo River Basin and more than a third of Ethiopian farmers did not make any adjustments to their farming practices in the face of global warming. […]
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New Global Hunger Index
June 29, 2024
33 Countries Have “Alarming” or “Extremely Alarming” Levels of Hunger Washington, DC—Thirty-three countries around the world have alarming or extremely alarming levels of hunger, according to the 2008 Global Hunger Index. The Democratic Republic of Congo scored the worst on the Index, followed by Eritrea, Burundi, Niger, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ethiopia. The Global Hunger Index is […]
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India Faces Urgent Hunger Situation
June 29, 2024
New Reports Compare Country’s Hunger Levels across States, World New Delhi—According to the first-ever India State Hunger Index, Madhya Pradesh has the most severe level of hunger in the country, followed by Jharkhand and Bihar. Punjab and Kerala scored the best on the Index Released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in conjunction […]
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Best Bets for Reducing Poverty and Hunger
June 29, 2024
Opportunities for Investment in Agricultural Research On October 10, Joachim von Braun moderated the Plenary Session “The Food Crisis: What Happened and What Should Be Done?” at the 2008 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group The burgeoning world financial crisis has pushed aside the attention of policymakers from the threat of […]
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Improving Information, Increasing Agricultural Productivity
June 29, 2024
IFPRI Receives $2.5 Million Grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to Support the World’s Leading Database on Agricultural Science and Technology Washington, DC—The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) today announced it received a $2.5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand and update the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) database […]
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Workshop Presents New Findings on Why Some Households in Rural Bangladesh Stay Poor, While Others Move Out of Poverty
June 29, 2024
Dhaka—Bangladesh’s high economic growth during the last decade has resulted in significant reductions in poverty. However, 36 million people—about one quarter of the country’s population—still face acute poverty and hunger. Addressing this challenge is the focus of the workshop, “Understanding Chronic Poverty and Poverty Dynamics in Rural Bangladesh,” starting here today. Government officials, researchers, and civil […]
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South Asian Women Farmers Reap Few Benefits, Despite their Significant Contributions to Agriculture
June 29, 2024
New Delhi—While women comprise nearly 40 percent of South Asia’s agricultural workforce, their low social status limits them from fully reaping the benefits of their efforts. Overcoming this challenge is the focus of the two-day conference, “Women in Agriculture in South Asia,” starting here today. More than 120 development practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and private sector representatives […]
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Food Summit: Some Progress But More Needs to be Done
June 29, 2024
The UN food summit closes with a strong statement on agriculture, but fails to adequately address trade, biofuels, safety nets, and implementation By Joachim von Braun Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)The final declaration of the “Conference on World Food Security: Challenges of Climate Change and […]
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From Intentions to Implementation
June 29, 2024
The Rome food summit is a positive step; now world leaders need to follow through on their commitments By Joachim von Braun, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) World leaders will gather today in Rome for the “Conference on World Food Security: Challenges of Climate Change and Bioenergy. As they offer solutions to the […]
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Global Response Needed to Rising Food Prices
June 29, 2024
Investments in agriculture, improved bio-energy and trade policies, and programs that target vulnerable people would reduce the threat of hunger By Joachim von BraunDirector General, International Food Policy Research Institute The world’s poorest people will be hardest hit by the global rise in food prices. Poor people in developing countries typically spend more than half of […]
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Ethiopia’s Commodity Exchange Opens its Doors
June 29, 2024
Addis Ababa—Ethiopia opens a commodity exchange this week, the first of its kind in Africa. The exchange will trade in six commodities: coffee, sesame, haricot beans, teff, wheat and maize. The Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX), as it is officially known, will provide a marketplace where buyers and sellers can come together to trade and be assured […]
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International Conference to Discuss New Technologies, Innovations, and Knowledge to Improve Agriculture and Livelihoods
June 29, 2024
Addis Ababa—Close to 200 policymakers, researchers, and representatives from the private sector, farmers’ organizations, and other civil society groups are gathering for an international conference to discuss exciting technological, institutional, and organizational innovations that are transforming agriculture, reducing poverty and hunger, and improving people’s lives. The conference,Advancing Agriculture in Developing Countries through Knowledge and Innovation is […]
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Preventing versus Treating
June 29, 2024
Study Shows Acting Early Is Key to Combating Child Malnutrition Washington, DC—Preventing infants and young children from becoming undernourished is much more effective than treating children who are already moderately malnourished, according to a study published in the February 16 issue of The Lancet, a leading medical journal. The study in Haiti found that child stunting, […]
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Better Childhood Nutrition Increases Productivity
January 27, 2008
Study First to Show Improving Nutrition in Early Childhood Leads to Significantly Higher Incomes in Adulthood Washington, DC—Feeding very young children a high-energy, high-protein supplement leads to increased economic productivity in adulthood, especially for men, according to a study published in the current issue of The Lancet, a leading medical journal. Boys who received the supplement, known […]
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Rising Food Prices Threaten World’s Poor People
June 29, 2024
New report examines the impact of growth, climate change, and biofuels Beijing—Income growth, climate change, high energy prices, globalization, and urbanization are all converging to transform food production, markets, and consumption, according to a new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). As a result, global food demand and prices are likely to […]
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Accelerating Growth and Raising Incomes through Agricultural Development
June 29, 2024
Experts, Farmers, and Policymakers Gather to Discuss Options and Strategies Accra—Nearly 70 high-level Ghanaian policymakers, farmer representatives, and international experts convened a workshop today to discuss the role of agriculture in accelerating economic growth, with the goal of doubling Ghana’s per capita income within ten years. The workshop, “The Role of Agriculture in Achieving Middle […]
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The World’s Poorest People Not Being Reached
June 29, 2024
New Study Examines Plight of Poor Living on Less than 50 Cents a Day Washington, DC—Despite much progress reducing poverty worldwide, a substantial number of the world’s poorest people are being left behind, according to a new report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The report, The World’s Most Deprived: Characteristics and Causes of Extreme Poverty […]
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International Conference Convened to Take Action for the World’s Poor and Hungry People
June 29, 2024
Marks Halfway Point between Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Declaration and Deadline BEIJING—More than 400 policymakers and experts from around the world are gathering in Beijing today for the three-day conference,Taking Action for the World’s Poor and Hungry People, to assess progress achieved in reducing global poverty and hunger and to identify new approaches for improving […]
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New Global Hunger Index Shows Most Countries Are Making Slow Progress
June 29, 2024
Washington, DC—Only two regions of the world—Latin America & the Caribbean and East Asia & Pacific—are on track to reach all Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets related to hunger and child mortality. As part of the MDGs, the international community set targets to cut hunger in half and under-five mortality rates by two-thirds by 2015. According to the Global Hunger […]
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New Approaches Needed to Reduce Poverty and Hunger in Rural Asia
June 29, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES—High-level policymakers, development experts, and civil society members from across Asia and the world today called for new approaches and actions to reduce poverty and hunger in rural Asia at an international forum. The two-day policy forum, Agricultural and Rural Development for Reducing Poverty and Hunger in Asia: In Pursuit of Inclusive and Sustainable Growth, is organized […]
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Nutritional Supplement Reduces Anemia by More than Half among Poor Children
June 29, 2024
Study Holds Major Potential for Food Aid Efforts in Developing Countries WASHINGTON—A nutritional supplement known as Sprinkles, which can be added to children’s food, reduces anemia by more than half, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition. The study is the first to show that Sprinkles are effective in reducing anemia when […]
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Norman Borlaug Receives Congressional Gold Medal, Recognizing His Work to Reduce Global Hunger and Poverty
June 29, 2024
By Joachim von Braun, Director General,International Food Policy Research Institute Tomorrow, Norman Borlaug will receive the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his efforts to alleviate hunger and poverty in the world. He was a seminal figure in the Green Revolution, which led to dramatic increases in the productivity of small-scale farmers, saving millions from hunger, especially in […]
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World Day against Child Labor: Elimination of Child Labor in Agriculture
June 29, 2024
International Food PolicyResearch Institute The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), representing the Alliance of the Centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), hereby confirms its cooperation with other partners in the efforts to eliminate child labor in agriculture. The CGIAR is a strategic partnership of countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations dedicated to […]
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Reforming Global Sugar Trade: What Do Changes in Sugar Policy Mean for the Future?
June 29, 2024
By David Orden, Senior Research Fellow,International Food Policy Research Institute Major changes are on the horizon for sugar, one of the world’s most highly protected agricultural commodities. A recent shift in European Union (EU) policy, which could significantly reshape sugar markets in both industrialized and developing countries, is receiving scant attention in the U.S. Current protectionist measures greatly […]
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New Avian Flu Project to Focus on World’s Poor Farmers
June 29, 2024
Washington, DC—A £3.9 million (approximately US$7.8 million) project was launched today to help poor farmers in developing countries safeguard their livelihoods in the event of future outbreaks of avian influenza. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are jointly spearheading this research in Ethiopia, Indonesia, Kenya, Mali, and Nigeria, where […]
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International Conference to Share Successful Strategies to Reduce Poverty by Improving Poor People’s Access and Use of Natural Resources
June 29, 2024
Entebbe—High-level policymakers, community organizers, and experts from around the world are gathering here to discuss how to strengthen poor people’s access to land and water. According to a global study to be presented at the conference, if poor people can harness these vital resources and work together to manage them more effectively, they can reduce […]
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Increasing Agricultural Productivity Critical to Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
June 29, 2024
In order for agricultural productivity to improve the lives of the poor, it needs a supportive environment, particularly increased access to markets. Markets in particular pose a major challenge to poor people in rural areas. “Improving rural infrastructure to facilitate trade of goods—both at the country level, and across borders—would serve as an opportunity to […]