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India.com published an article stating that a Lancet study shows, one in five deaths globally is associated with poor diet, and diet contributes to a range of chronic diseases in people around the world. Overall, in 2017, an estimated 11 million deaths were attributable to poor diet. According to an IFPRI study, it is important to adopt […]

Relief Web re-published an article describing an IFPRI project. To understand the effects of recent economic and political disruptions on Myanmar’s maize farmers during the monsoon season, we conducted two telephone surveys with 1,178 farmers in southern Shan and northern Kayah in July and September 2021 with recall data collected for the 2020 and 2019 monsoon seasons for […]

Times of India published an article discussing a recent conference where more than 40 economists from universities and non-governmental organizations including IFPRI participated. The two-day national seminar on ‘Raising Agricultural Productivity and Farmers’ Income in Bihar concluded with a call for the adoption of an agro-centric model of development.  

Bringing key innovations to smallholders.

Market Screener posted an article on the latest important literature in agriculture and international development for 2021. Thirty-tree global social protection thinkers including senior research fellow Harold Alderman, offered their list of favorite papers that are drawn from diverse institutions, organizations, and departments providing richness and diversity in perspectives, contexts, and themes: overall, the selection covers an […]

Focusing on promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural intensification in South Asia through enhanced capacity and evidence-based strategies to scale up climate-smart technologies

Virtual Event: Feb 02, 2022 – 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM EST. This policy seminar will present a summary of the latest IFPRI-World Bank research findings and feature speakers discussing the need for more rapid adoption of technological solutions that foster less emissions-intensive productivity growth across developed and developing countries alike.

Fostering a paradigm shift for smallholders.

Remembering a nutrition champion.

Insights into the food pyramid.

Escaping psychological poverty traps.

Insights into achieving sustainable irrigation.

Pathways for smallholders to fulfill their potential.

The role of gender norms in household dynamics.

Gender programs have nuanced impacts.

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International News (Pakistan) published an article that stated according to FAO’s overview of Food Security and Nutrition after Covid-19, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Afghanistan are among the countries with the highest level of malnutrition in the world. Estimates from IFPRI suggest that due to the pandemic, an additional 140 million people will drop into extreme poverty. 

Market Screener reported on a workshop that featured all the World Bank Gender Innovation Labs (GIL) discussing a range of initiatives, approaches, and lessons learned from their work across different world regions. Research Fellow in the Markets, Trade, and Institutions Division, Kate Ambler presented results on the impact of the Uganda Farm and Family Balance Project on gender norms.  […]

Pak Observer published an article that summarized events of the Pakistan Water Week including comments from Deputy Division Director Claudia Ringler who congratulated the IWMI Pakistan, PCRWR, and partners for the success of Pakistan Water Week 2021. She further remarked that she foresees more events that inspire international audiences to show the commitment of the people of Pakistan towards a water-secure […]