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Forman Lecture: Barry Popkin on the growing global problem of junk food and sugary drinks
At the 28th annual Martin J. Forman lecture.
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U.S. immigration policies may harm economies, worsen poverty in Central American countries
A model shows how large-scale deportations would create problems for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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Overcoming the “paradox” of irrigation efficiency
Better irrigation technologies that should conserve water may lead to greater consumption—what to do?
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How two agricultural development projects boosted women’s empowerment
IFPRI's Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) sheds light on how programs impact household gender dynamics.
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New review finds fundamental gaps and new opportunities for world’s agricultural monitoring systems
Global food security depends on the ability to monitor shifting developments in agriculture.
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Evaluation finds successes for Egypt’s first conditional cash transfer program
The "Takaful and Karama" (Solidarity and Dignity) program is boosting household spending and improving various measures of well-being, IFPRI assessments show.
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Policy seminar: Exploring agriculture’s key role in reducing poverty
Research consistently shows agricultural growth lifts people out of poverty – how is that relationship evolving, and how can policy makers build on it? A discussion.
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Policy seminar: FAO Food Security and Nutrition Report explores growing threats of climate change
As the fight against hunger has slowed, climate impacts are rising – a discussion.
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World Cities Day: Growing urban poor populations face unique nutrition challenges
As cities grow around the world, poor residents face mounting diet-related issues, including obesity.
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Design features of successful social protection programs
Effective assistance for the poor requires carefully structured, targeted programs sensitive to local conditions.