Development is a multi-faceted process; achieving development goals thus requires a multi-sectoral approach. For over two decades, our research group of economists and nutritionists has designed and implemented randomized trials to assess the effectiveness of multisectoral programs in improving nutrition, food security, and other measures of well-being, largely at the request of developing country governments, […]
Lessons from a Life in Food Policy
For 15 years, I had lived in a small village in southeastern China. We did not recognize malnutrition when we saw it, because to us it looked normal. We were all malnourished. Now, as I look back on my past decade as director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute, I can see how […]
Book Launching: “The Making of a Blue Revolution”
Rapid growth in Bangladesh’s aquaculture production has lowered fish prices, increased protein consumption, and reduced poverty. What has driven this transformation? On October 27, 3:30 PM - 5:20 PM Dhaka time, IFPRI launched the new book, The Making of a Blue Revolution: Enablers, Impacts, and the Path Ahead for Aquaculture in Dhaka. Read more & Livestream […]
BLOG: Impact Study Demonstrates Bt Brinjal Helps Farmers Earn More With Less Pesticide
This post was written by Akhter Ahmed, Ph.D., International Food Policy Research Institute; John Hoddinott, DPhil, Cornell University; Paul Tanger, Ph.D., USAID; Lesley Perlman, USAID. Photo credit: Md. Arif Hossain/Cornell University Eggplant, known as brinjal in Bangladesh, is a high-value crop that is widely grown and consumed throughout the country. 150,000 farmers grow brinjal in […]
NEW RELEASE: IFPRI in Asia Brochure
We are pleased to share a new brochure on IFPRI in Asia, which highlights our recent and current work across the continent. The brochure details IFPRI's work in Bangladesh and the region in the following strategic areas: Fostering a climate-resilient and sustainable food supply Promoting healthy diets and nutrition for all Building inclusive and efficient markets, […]
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