Poor families dependent mostly on agriculture in Bangladesh's rural areas are worst-affected due to a hike in global commodity prices following the Russia-Ukraine war, a study reveals. The economic crisis has pushed an estimated 3.0 million people into poverty while the national welfare reduced by 2.0 per cent, it added. The study styled 'Impact of […]
IFPRI Statement: In Memoriam – Professor Nurul Islam
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) deeply mourns the passing of Professor Nurul Islam, IFPRI Research Fellow Emeritus, a prominent economist, author, and dear friend to many of us. Prof. Islam passed away on Tuesday, May 9, at the age of 94, in Washington, DC. Often referred to as the greatest economist of Bangladesh, Nurul […]
Field perspectives: Promises and pitfalls of agricultural mechanization in rural Bangladesh
What are the ground-level challenges associated with agricultural mechanization? From ChatGPT to agricultural mechanization, the pursuit of efficiency is sought after in various aspects of life. Labor-saving technologies like agricultural mechanization can be indispensable for increasing productivity, reducing labor costs, and optimizing operations, particularly in the context of labor scarcity and rising wages in rural […]
Experts: Policies to blame for reserve crisis, soaring food prices
Experts at a discussion said that apart from war-induced supply chain disruptions and global commodity price surges, the government's policies also have been a major contributing factor to the present reserve crisis and local food price hikes. Controlling the dollar rate for a long period, followed by a sudden 25% increase, was one of the […]
Assessing drivers of food choice in South Asia
The food systems and environments in South Asia are undergoing significant transformations, creating both opportunities and challenges for achieving sustainable and healthy diets. In this context, individual and household food choice behaviors are critical to promoting sustainable and healthy diets. Therefore, understanding the science of food choice is essential. However, there is limited evidence on […]
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