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Makerere University
Makerere University’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is dedicated to achieving academic success and innovation within Africa. The college seeks to advance training, knowledge generation, and service delivery to strengthen agricultural development. They are also tasked with the responsibility of ensuring there is sustainable natural resource utilization and environmental management throughout Africa.
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Malawi Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Malawi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is responsible for bringing Malawi and the International Community together. The ministry is dedicated to formulating, implementing, and monitoring the foreign policy of the Government of the Republic of Malawi. The objectives of the Ministry include facilitating economic activities relating to trade, tourism and investments, coordinating…
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is dedicated to using research findings to create tangible change and help shape health policy. Their mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide. The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine works with partners to achieve excellence in public and global…
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International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), one of fifteen CGIAR research centers, helps to improve the lives in developing countries by encouraging more productive, sustainable maize and wheat farming. CIMMYT aims to reducing food insecurity and malnutrition, climate change and environmental destruction. CIMMYT, and its partnerships, help to build and strengthen a new…
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International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), one of fifteen CGIAR Research Centers, is devoted to advancing food security and reducing poverty within developing countries. ILRI uses to research geared towards better and more sustainable use of livestock to help achieve their goals. ILRI’s research topics include stimulating economic development and reducing poverty through enhanced livestock…
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International Potato Center (CIP)
The International Potato Center (CIP), one of fifteen CGIAR research centers, and partners are dedicated to achieving food security, well-being, and gender equity for poor people in root and tuber farming systems in the developing world. CIP achieves this mission through research and innovation in science, technology, and capacity strengthening.
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International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), one of the fifteen CGIAR centers, is a non-profit, scientific research organization focusing on the sustainable use of water and land resources in developing countries. IWMI works in partnership with governments, civil society and the private sector to develop scalable agricultural water management solutions that have a real impact…
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International Union for Conservation of Nature
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a membership union, is dedicated to the conservation of nature by providing public, private and non-governmental organizations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development, and nature conservation. Made up of both government and civil society organizations, IUCN is the world’s largest and most…
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International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a United Nations agency dedicated to helping advance and invest in the lives of rural people around the world through low-interest loans and grants. IFAD seeks to empower rural people to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families and increase their incomes through funding…
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International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie)
International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. 3ie supports the generation and effective use of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making and improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries. 3ie provides guidance and support to produce, synthesize and quality assure evidence of what works,…
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International Institute for Sustainable Development
The International Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) is a think tank dedicated to creating solutions that are sustainable for today’s problems. IISD uses research, analysis, and knowledge sharing to pinpoint solution that are effective and sustainable. IISD’s “big-picture view” in regards to problem solving allow them to address the root causes of some of the…
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International Growth Centre
The International Growth Centre (IGC) encourages sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research. IGC directs a global network of researchers and in-country teams in Africa and South Asia to create research and policy advice on vital growth challenges. IGC is based at the London School of Economics (LSE)…
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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), one of fifteen CGIAR Research Centers, undertakes scientific research for development. ICRISAT believes that everyone is entitled to nutritious food and a better quality of life. Their approach is through partnerships and with an Inclusive Market Oriented Development. ICRISAT takes a catalyst role to help…
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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), one of fifteen CGIAR Research Centers, is a research-for-development organization, that provides solutions to hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources in Africa. IITA works with international and national partners to improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA focuses…
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International Labour Organization (ILO)
The International Labour Organization (ILO), a UN agency, is dedicated to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. The ILO brings together decision makers to set labor standards, develop policies and devise programs promoting decent work for all women and men. The ILO seeks to advance economic and working conditions that give…
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International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), one of fifteen CGIAR Research Centers, develops crops, agricultural practices, interventions, and policies to maximize health and nutrition benefits. CIAT works in collaboration with hundreds of partners to help developing countries make farming more competitive, profitable, and resilient through smarter, more sustainable natural resource management. CIAT helps policymakers,…
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Inter-American Development Bank
Inter-American Development Bank works to help improve the lives of those living in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Inter-American Development Bank provides support through finance and technology to help reduce poverty, inequality, improve health and education, and advance infrastructure. The Inter-American Development Bank seeks to promote development in a sustainable and environmentally-conscious approach.
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Institute of Development Studies
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is dedicated to creating a more inclusive and secure world for all through progressive research and a mutual learning. IDS works with governments, local civil society, international NGOs, researchers, and donors to help create change. IDS partners with the University of Sussex to support and accredit their master’s degrees…
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InterAction
InterAction is an organization made up of NGOs from all over the world dedicated to helping those who are poor and vulnerable. InterAction works collaboratively to promote international development, accountability & learning, humanitarian action, policy & advocacy. InterAction is committed to working with the poor and vulnerable to make the world a better and more…
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Innovations for Poverty Action
Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) is dedicated to promoting successful and effective solutions to worldwide poverty. IPA bridges the gap between researchers and decision-makers to help design, asses, finalize solutions and their application, and to ensure the evidence created is used to improve the lives of the world’s poor. IPA creates evidence that is high…
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Helen Keller International
Helen Keller International, a non-governmental organization, focuses on saving and improving the sight and quality of life for individuals all over the world. Helen Keller International tackles the causes associated with blindness, such as poor health and lack of nutrition. Helen Keller International works to reduce malnutrition by promoting solutions aimed at improving nutrition practices…
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Palladium
Palladium is a global impact firm dedicated to bridging the gap between social progress and commercial growth. Palladium works with a multitude of clients such as government entities, corporations, and civil society organizations. Palladium uses their many capabilities across different industries to solve problems with unique and creative solutions. Palladium’s services include consulting, program management,…
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HarvestPlus
HarvestPlus, a program co-led by IFPRI and CIAT, is dedicated to ending hunger through providing nutrient-rich foods. Through biofortification, HarvestPlus adds micronutrients to the diets of those who are generally lacking in these nutrients. With the help of their partners, HarvestPlus develops new and more nutritious types of staple foods that combat undernutrition with higher…
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Hewlett Foundation
The Hewlett Foundation is a nonpartisan, private charitable foundation that supports and promotes efforts to help make the world a better place. The Hewlett Foundation supports education for all, improving livelihoods in developing countries, and more.
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.
