كان عام 2015 لحظة فارقة لمجتمع التنمية الدولية. فلقد ابرزت نهاية الاهداف الانمائية للألفية التقدم الملحوظ والمحقق لتلك الاهداف منذ عام 1990 ، حيث انخفضت معدلات الجوع والفقر المدقع ووفيات الأطفال إلى النصف، ومع ذلك تظل هناك تحديات جسيمة.

L’année 2015 a marqué un tournant décisif pour la communauté internationale du développement.

L’agriculture paysanne a un rôle essentiel à jouer dans la sécurité alimentaire et la nutrition dans le monde, tout comme dans la concrétisation d’objectifs liés au développement et au changement climatique.

The Global Food Policy Report is IFPRI’s flagship publication. This year’s annual report examines major food policy issues, global and regional developments, and commitments made in 2015, and presents data on key food policy indicators.

Over 1,000 individuals representing more than 80 countries responded to a Global Food Policy Report survey on perceptions about food policy and food security now and for the future, and on priorities among the Sustainable Development Goals.

Meeting global goals for nutrition and sustainability will require joint solutions tailored to diverse situations.

The year 2015 was a watershed moment for the international development community.

In addition to global events and food policy changes, 2015 also saw important developments with potentially wide repercussions in individual countries and regions.

Smallholder farmers have a vital role to play in global food security and nutrition, and in supporting a range of development and climate change goals.

A global convergence toward Western-style diets that are high in calories, protein, and animal-based foods poses challenges for food security and sustainability.

IFPRI’s Flagship Report puts into perspective the major food policy issues, developments, and decisions of 2015 and highlights challenges and opportunities for 2016.

Energy is vital to the global food system and food security, but countries will need to explore greener energy paths to address climate change.

The year 2015 saw a new global commitment to sustainable development that will require a reshaping of the world’s food system.

Soil and land management are essential for a sustainable food supply and ecosystems. Healthy soils can support sustainable agricultural production, mitigation of the impacts of climate change, and other ecosystem services.

Sound development and management of freshwater resources can unlock potential to improve food security, nutrition, and health.

Reducing food loss and waste can contribute to food security and sustainability.