The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has called upon countries to rethink food crisis responses and build a resilient system that can withstand frequent volatility and shocks. In its South Asia release of the Global Food Policy Report 2023 released on Monday, the IFPRI has identified trade and safety net programs as major instruments […]
Blog – Resilience and COVID-19: Insights into fish and shrimp value chains in Bangladesh
The onset of COVID-19 and its accompanying lockdowns disrupted agri-food value chains across South Asia. Despite this, South Asian agri-food value chains recovered quickly and were largely resilient. Yet there is limited understanding of the drivers that enabled such recovery.
Blog – Stepping into the field: Observing Bangladesh’s national Mother and Child Benefit Program to inform IFPRI research
Introduction The government’s Mother and Child Benefit Program (MCBP) is a social safety net initiative dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of mothers and children in Bangladesh. Implemented by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA) with technical assistance from the World Food Programme (WFP), the MCBP ultimately aims to reach the 50% […]
Rural poor worst-hit
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 […]
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