John Swinnen, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), now is on a three-day visit to Bangladesh. On Sunday, IFPRI and BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-sectoral Technical Economic Cooperation) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaboration in agricultural trade and investment, technological innovation in agricultural and promotion of good […]
BIMSTEC at 25: Let Bangladesh lead the way for greater agri-food trade
The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), the bridge between South and Southeast Asia, a unique regional cooperation initiative in the Bay of Bengal with contiguous nations, high economic growth, and a large market with access to Indian Ocean has now celebrated its first quarter century. The grouping targets 7 […]
IFPRI, Bimstec join hands to advance causes of food security
Director General of the Washington-based global food policy think tank International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Dr Johan Swinnen reached Dhaka on Saturday to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (Bimstec). Headquartered in Dhaka, Bimstec is a regional organization (established in 1997) with […]