Seed sector development is crucial for sustaining Bangladesh’s agricultural growth and improving nutrition outcomes. In August 2017, IFPRI - in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture - is organizing a National Seed Policy Seminar. The purpose of this seminar is to assess the state of seed policy reform in Bangladesh, discuss new approaches for cultivating […]
In response to Bangladesh’s Country Investment Plan for agriculture, food security, and nutrition, the USAID-funded Policy Research and Strategy Support Program (PRSSP) has been providing demand-driven food- and agricultural-policy research since 2010, focusing on seven key areas:
- Agricultural growth and climate change
- Fishery development and livestock sectors
- Gender
- Governance
- Marketing and regional and global trade
- Nutrition
- Social safety nets
The PRSSP generates information on critical issues, strengthens analytical capacity within the country, and stimulates policy dialogue. Its main objectives are to enhance the efficiency of food production and marketing, accelerate income growth of the poor, and improve nutrition for vulnerable groups.
For more information on the PRSSP, please contact Chief of Party and IFPRI Country Representative Dr. Akhter Ahmed.
Improved Food System Needed for Healthier Diets
Researchers of different international organisations on Thursday said that an improved food system to promote diversified crops enriched with nutrition was needed to ensure healthier diets for people. At a media briefing at a city hotel, they said although nutrition is improving in Bangladesh, many were still consuming diets lacking essential nutrients while others overconsumed […]
Invest More in Research on Non-Rice Crops: Experts
Which policy interventions are needed to improve food systems for healthier diets in Bangladesh?
Strengthening National Capacity on Food Security
IFPRI-Bangladesh is committed to activities that strengthen the technical and analytical capacity of the government.
Seminar on Food Systems and Nutrition Addresses 21st Century Challenges
Experts explore how food systems and nutrition are central in achieving SDGs in Bangladesh.
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