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Daily FT (Sri Lanka) published an op-ed by Jeevika Weerahewa and senior research fellow Devesh Roy. In the op-ed, the authors state that recent agriculture policies proposed by the Government of Sri Lanka can best be described as a bogie in a large and speeding ‘ban wagon’. In a bid to control and command the agri-food sector, particularly as a post-COVID response, […]

Lao Dong (Viet Nam) published an article stating that it has been one year since IFPRI first issued the warning “COVID-19 could lead to a food security crisis if appropriate measures are not taken.” IFPRI believes that poverty in sub-Saharan Africa is likely to increase by 15 percent in rural areas and by 44 percent in urban areas […]

MSN (Singapore) published an article stating that food insecurity and its impacts have been exacerbated in part by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study from the UN. Markets, Trade, and Institutions division director Rob Vos said, “[The pandemic] is a compounding factor that has seriously worsened the crisis in Syria and other countries.” Reach 42M) Republished in MSN […]

The pandemic has exposed fragilities and encouraged innovations.

Plotting a course for post-pandemic innovations—a discussion organized with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Netherlands Food Partnership.

Virtual Event: MAY 13, 2021- 06:00 AM to 07:30 AM European Commission share evidence on the impact of COVID-19 and discuss the furture of food systems transformation. 

The Food Systems Summit, Women’s Civil Engagement; COVID Projections; and more.

Virtual Event: MAY 3, 2021- 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EDT. The 1818 Society presents the impact of COVID-19 on food and agriculture around the world. 

Insights on buttressing women's roles in political decision making.

Virtual Event: MAY 10, 2021- 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM EDT. Africa's perspective on the Global Food Policy Report findings and its implications for Africa and its regions in their food systems transformation in context of COVID-19. 

A new index will asses the actions of more than 200 producer organizations, food companies, global nonprofits, and research institutions on women's empowerment.

Virtual Event: MAY 05, 2021 – 08:30 AM TO 10:30 AM EDT. Johan Swinnen is a panelist in 2021 Global Report on Food Crises event. 

Espresso (Brazil) published an article stating that reducing the carbon footprint has become a priority for companies. It means reducing the environmental impact of human activities to try to reverse the devastating effects of global warming. Research by IFPRI suggests that, by 2050, arable land for the world’s major commodities will change dramatically. Many of the crops […]

Millennium Post published an article stating that in face of high food insecurity with COVID-19 resurging, many across India are cutting back on critical food items. According to the 2021 Global Food Policy Report, “The impacts of rising poverty and reduced livelihoods are reflected clearly in rising levels of food insecurity and decreasing diet quality.’  In Bangladesh, a […]

Springwise published an article about how to best encourage food waste reduction at home, within businesses, and at the office. FareShare’s Head of Marketing and Communications, James Persad, sees an enormous opportunity in food waste mitigation. He stated that getting food to its intended destination can actually reduce a massive burden placed on taxpayers. “Eating well leads to […]

All Africa reported on significant publications recently published on food systems. The 2021 Global Food Policy Report was listed as an important book on food systems.

Dhaka Tribune published an article stating that much of the govt’s price support goes into the hands of the millers while only a small part of it goes to the farmers. An IFPRI study, Government measures to drive paddy prices up: nothing’s working attempting to understand how paddy is procured directly from farmers in the Indian state of West […]

Dawn (Pakistan) published an article on the UN Food Systems Summit Independent Dialogue where panelists said, a holistic approach and reliable database on water resources and their usage across Pakistan is the key to achieving food, water, and energy security in the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world. The Dialogue, which included numerous NGOs including IFPRI, flagged […]