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Infobae (Argentina) published an article stating that a proposal promoted by the United Nations, in conjunction with other international organizations aims to develop general legal frameworks for the development of the legal structures of food companies. In the first session of the Project, which was carried out remotely, leaders from across the globe discussed next steps. IFPRI director […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

IFAD published an article on various publications that address global food systems. IFPRI’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report was included in the list of important publications. This year’s Global Food Policy Report examines what IFPRI has learned about the deficiencies in current food systems, the changes that are needed for system transformation, and what COVID-19 has taught us. It […]

Geoff Tansey Blog interviewed and discussed the 2021 Global Food Policy Report with A4NH Division Director and co-author of the report, John McDermott. The podcast provides details about the Report, gives examples of responses to needs during COVID-19, and how those responses can move global food systems forward, transform them, and create healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient food systems that […]

The Nation (Malawi) published an article examining the National Statistical Office’s analysis which showed that food prices rose and continued to push up inflation. Maize, as part of the food component, accounts for about 45.2 percent of the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is an aggregate basket of goods and services for computing inflation. Ironically, prices of […]

Daily Monitor (Uganda) published an article on one health impact of aflatoxins. This year, Kenya, a country where maize is a major food crop, stopped the importation of maize from Uganda because of quality concerns. Their main complaint about Ugandan maize, according to media reports, was the presence of aflatoxins in the maize. Uganda loses more than […]