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CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE)
CGIAR Research Program on Water, Land and Ecosystems (WLE), led by IWMI, is dedicated to making agri-food systems environmentally and socially sustainable. They do so by taking scientific findings from across disciplines and applying this knowledge to effect large scale changes in how agricultural interventions and investments are made. WLE also works to increase the…
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CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM)
The CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), led by IFPRI, leads action-oriented research for a food-secure present and future. PIM’s research provides support for policies that help poor farmers, both men and women, improve their lives; produce nutritious and affordable foods; and protect the soil, water, and biodiversity in rural landscapes. Sound…
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Belgium
Enabel, the development agency of Belgium’s federal government, is tasked with managing development projects for the Belgium Government and other donors. Enabel has three principal objectives: intensify the impact of the Belgian Development Cooperation, advance networks and public partnerships, and expand its own expertise and innovation. Enable is dedicated to helping achieve sustainable development throughout…
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) oversees Canada’s diplomatic and consular relations, advocates for Canada’s international trade, and heads Canada’s international development and humanitarian aid initiatives. GAC helps to implement Canada’s feminist development agenda through promoting gender equality, human rights, inclusion and respect for diversity, and inclusive governance. GAC is committed to supporting the priorities of the…
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Gates Foundation
Guided by the belief that every life has equal value, the Gates Foundation works to help all people lead healthy, productive lives. In developing countries, the Foundation works with partners to create impactful solutions so that people can take charge of their futures and achieve their full potential. In the United States, it aims to ensure…
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Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
The mission of the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) is to improve upon economic policy-making by nurturing economic related research and distributing the findings among policy-makers both in the private and public sector. CEPR provides funding, coordinates research projects, and communicates results to decision makers around the world. CEPR services include developing and funding…
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Beckiser Stifung Zukunft
Beckiser Stufung Zukunft is a foundation focused on helping children, youth, and families. Beckiser Stufung Zukunft creates projects that seek to change dysfunctional systems by providing research results, funding, and scaling. Beckiser Stufung Zukunft also provides goal- and impact-oriented mentoring organizations with office space in which they can collaborate, learn and grow.
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Australian National University (ANU)
The Australian National University (ANU) is a world-leading university that serves as a resource for the Australian people. ANU focuses on research and education to help address contemporary challenges. ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centers that specialize in a range of disciplines.
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Bangladesh Institute for Development Studies (BIDS)
The Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) provides policy-based research on challenges facing Bangladesh and other developing countries. BIDS fosters discussion and learning through research to develop answers to prominent problems in developing countries, such as macroeconomic fundamentals, agriculture and rural development, poverty and inequality, trade, and more. BIDS also contributes directly to formulating government…
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is tasked with advancing and protecting Australian interests internationally and contributing to global stability and economic growth. DFAT provides trade and development policy advice to the Australian government. Their development policy, Australian Aid, promotes prosperity, reduces poverty, and enhances stability.
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Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR)
The mission of the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), a government agency, is to support research projects in agriculture-related fields in four developing regions – eastern and southern Africa, east Asia, south and west Asia, and Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. ACIAR research supports solutions to the agricultural difficulties in priority regions.…
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Battelle Memorial Institute
The Battelle Memorial Institute is a civil society organization dedicated to creating widespread change and impact within the field of science and technology. Battelle provides services such as conducting research and development, managing laboratories, and designing and manufacturing products. Battelle works with a variety of clients including small start-ups, multinational corporations, and government agencies.
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African Center for Economic Transformation
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is a civil society organization dedicated to strengthening and helping develop African countries. ACET promotes economic development and poverty reduction to improve the lives for people all over Africa. ACET strives to achieve long-term change and growth throughout Africa using tools such as research and sharing of best…
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African Development Bank
The mission of the African Development Bank is to help foster economic development and social progress within its regional member countries. This development and progress is encouraged through Bank Groups resources for investments and by offering policy advice and technical assistance to members. Some of their goals include ending poverty, achieving gender equality, and reducing…
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Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank’s mission is to eliminate poverty within the Asia and Pacific region through partnerships with governments and experts throughout the region. The Asian Development Bank aids its developing member countries through equity investments and loans.
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African Agricultural Technology Foundation
The mission of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is to help farmers in need of agriculture support in Sub-Saharan Africa to find the tools and resources to compete in today’s modern agriculture markets. To achieve its mission, AATF promotes new technology, establishes partnerships between institutions and farmers, and much more. A non-profit managed and…
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AECOM
AECOM is a private sector organization dedicated to helping clients find new and creative answers to today’s most intricate challenges. Their development work includes delivering clean water to helping governments maintain stability and security. Their team includes experts from many different fields and locations. AECOM is an organization dedicated to providing services to improve the…
The 2024 Global Food Policy Report
This decade has been marked by multiple, often overlapping, crises. The COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and the ongoing war in Ukraine have all threatened the fabric of our global food systems. But opportunities can be found amid crises, and the world’s food systems have demonstrated surprising resilience. With new evidence on what works, now is the time to rethink how we address food crises. Better prediction, preparation, and resilience building can make future crises less common and less devastating, and improved responses can contribute to greater food security, better nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods.
