Child marriage in Bangladesh has come down to around 43 per cent from 62.3 per cent in the last two decades, finds a new research by the Washington-based think tank International Food Policy Research Institute. IFPRI, however, notes that there is no room for complacency as the rate of marriage between 15 and 18 (minimum […]
An End in Sight to Early Marriage in Bangladesh?
PRSSP researchers used IFPRI's 2015 national survey data to assess who is getting married, at what age, and why.
Designing More Profitable Agricultural Enterprise
Agricultural technologies such as genetically modified crops have potential to advance agricultural development and food security, but the effects on farmer profits and consumer and producer health outcomes are not well understood. To help fill this knowledge gap, IFPRI designed an experimental study to evaluate the impacts of Bt eggplant. From November 21—25, PRSSP researchers […]
Inauguration of the Bangladesh Country Office
After working in Bangladesh for 30 years, IFPRI officially opens its doors.
Using evidence-based research to smooth regional disparities
Millions of farmers in the Teesta River Basin of northern Bangladesh struggle due to severe water shortages. Together with CASEED and APSU, IFPRI-Bangladesh conducted a government-commissioned study to develop an integrated agricultural strategy for the region. The study found that groundwater irrigation dominates the region, while the barrage provides only 2% due to the severe […]