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  • News
    Will food security follow the Arab Spring?
    In the aftermath of the “Arab Spring”—a series of demonstrations, protests, and wars that swept through the Arab world during 2010-2011 and toppled several governments in the region—many researchers identified rising food prices and the resulting ...
  • Event
    Food Security and Development in the Arab World
    While the Arab Awakening has brought much change and opportunity, the region remains highly vulnerable to shocks that contribute to food insecurity—one of the triggers of the uprisings. Stability hinges on Arab governments’ ability to accelerate ...
  • News
    AGRODEP Continues to Build Capacity of African Researchers
    Since its inception in 2010, AGRODEP (African Growth and Development Policy Modeling Consortium) has aimed to strengthen the capacity and reach of African researchers. The Consortium enables African researchers to become part of a large network ...
  • News
    Addressing Emerging Issues in Africa
    Foreign direct investment (FDI) in developing countries has grown in importance in recent years, with increasing attention being paid to the potential impacts on agricultural development and food security for the developing world. In May, the ...
  • Press Release
    Arab Food Security Conference Issues Range of Recommendations
    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 ...
  • Press Release
    ESCWA and the International Food Policy Research Institute Urge Enhanced Regional Food Security
    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 ...
  • Media Briefing
    Beyond the Arab Awakening
    New IFPRI Report, “Beyond the Arab Awakening: Policies and Investments for Poverty Reduction and Food Security,” released at IFPRI / UN-ESCWA Food Secure Arab World Conference in Beirut, Lebanon. <!--break--> Report: Beyond the Arab Awakening: ...
  • Event
    Food Secure Arab World
    Food security, in all its dimensions, has long been a development challenge in the Arab world. In countries with already high food import bills, recent food price volatility in the global market has heightened instability. Relatively high child ...
  • Event
    Linking Agriculture, Health, and Nutrition
    Agricultural policies influence the quantity and quality of foods farmers produce, as well as the portfolio of crops they grow and the production methods they use. Thus, agricultural policies have a clear impact on human health and nutrition. In ...
  • Event
    Successes in African Agriculture
    There is a new consensus today that investing in African agriculture is fundamental for reducing poverty and food insecurity on the continent. But how can this be done without repeating many of the mistakes of the past that led to widespread ...