Food prices and the wages of the poor: A cost effective addition to high frequency food security monitoring
The affordability of nutritious food for “all people, at all times” is a critically important dimension of food security.
The affordability of nutritious food for “all people, at all times” is a critically important dimension of food security.
There is growing optimism about the potential of digital innovations to support climate action and transform agricultural markets.
The forestry, livestock, fisheries and aquaculture sectors are critical for sustaining rural livelihoods and achieving food and nutrition security around the world. Yet, these sectors are marred by significant gender and social inequalities.
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Background
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