In February 2022, news of Russia's invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines around the world. Policymakers everywhere worried about the potential ripple effects of the invasion on the economic recovery from COVID-19, as well as on political stability — and food and nutrition security. These worries proved to be well-founded: International food prices spiked by nearly […]
Migration restrictions may affect country’s food security
Increased restrictions on international migration by primary host countries may affect food security in high-migrant source countries like Bangladesh, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) suggests in its latest report. The concern was raised in 2018 Global Food Policy Report, which was launched by IFPRI at an event at a city hotel in the […]
Refugee crisis, restricted migration threaten food security: speakers
The Rohingya refugee crisis and increased restrictions by the developed nations on immigration into their countries threaten the food security in Bangladesh, speakers said at a food policy discussion on Thursday. The International Food Policy Research Institute held the discussion on the eve of launching its Global Food Policy Report 2008 at a Dhaka hotel […]
It may affect Bangladesh
Increased restrictions on international migration by the host countries may exacerbate food security in high-migrant source countries like Bangladesh, an international food policy think tank alerted yesterday. The think tank -- International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) -- launched its flagship annual publication, 2018 Global Food Policy Report, at a hotel in the capital. The […]
71pc farmers use mobiles to connect with buyers
Rapid growth of Bangladeshi cities is driving innovative modifications to the way farms and cities connect that are helping farmers earn more for their goods, according to a new international study report. The 2017 Global Food Policy Report released by Washington based International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) revealed that the access to technologies such […]