In May 2024, IFPRI published the discussion paper, "Assessing the impact of rice price stabilization policies in Bangladesh: Results from a stochastic spatial equilibrium model." Abstract Rice plays a central role in the diet in Bangladesh and as a source of income for farmers. Although Bangladesh has largely liberalized international trade in rice, it maintains […]
The Integrated Food Policy and Research Program implemented by IFPRI led Joint Venture with Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign combines policy research with capacity strengthening to tackle all four aspects of food security – availability, access, utilization, and stability – in a holistic and sustainable approach. The program’s cross-cutting research activities will focus on a full spectrum of food policy considerations – storage and transport, market and policy analysis, and capacity building and outreach.
IFPRP will closely work with the Ministry of Food, Directorate General of Food (DG Food) and Directorate General of Food Planning and Monitoring Unit (DG FPMU) to provide research based recommendations enabling the government to initiate most effective and efficient food policies. In addition, the project also aims to enhance the analytical competency of food cadre government officials through on the job trainings, in-country trainings and overseas trainings which in turn will encourage them to apply their knowledge in formulating and adopting best policy practices specific to food storage management and food distribution policies. In doing so, the program will build synergies with key government agencies and institutes and with the private sector.
The 5-year long Integrated Food Policy and Research Program is a part of the Ministry of Food’s Modern Food Storage Facilities Project, financed by The World Bank.
Workshop: Concepts and Tools for Food Policy Analysis
Building capacity of influential policymakers for improved food storage management decisions The Integrated Food Policy Research Program (IFPRP) implemented by IFPRI, Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and University of Illinois organized a 5-day training for select mid-level government officials of Ministry of Food and Directorate of Food. The training workshop entitled “Concepts and Tools […]
Households’ Grain Reserve Stressed
Speakers at an in-country training workshop stressed the need for increasing grain reserve available to households to meet post-disaster needs and improve the efficiency of grain shortage. The workshop on 'Concepts and Tools for Food Policy Analysis' was held at BIAM Foundation Auditorium in the city with Arifur Rahman Apu, Additional Director General of the […]
Balanced Approach to Food Security Underscored
September 19, Dhaka: Speakers at a training workshop in Dhaka on Tuesday underscored the need for a balanced approach to meet the food security needs of Bangladesh.The inauguration of the training workshop was held at the BIAM Foundation auditorium in Dhaka city. The workshop aims to increase the analytical capacity of the select government officials […]
New Program’s Early Results Show Potential to Improve Food Security
What factors determine household food grain stocks? A new program in Bangladesh unveils key findings for improving food security in the country's most hard hit, disaster-prone areas.