Cash transfer programs have been shown as effective in reducing poverty, but a growing body of evidence shows that these programs can also be effective in reducing violence against women – in particular, intimate partner violence (IPV). IPV refers to violence perpetrated by a spouse or other intimate partner, and is one of the most […]
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.
Blog – Improving nutrition in Bangladesh farming households
As part of IFPRI's monthly series "Making a Difference," we showcase the impacts of the IFPRI-designed and Ministry-led Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL) pilot project in Bangladesh in an interactive blog. Motivated by ANGeL's positive impacts, the Ministry of Agriculture approved scaling up the program nationwide. This represents the first time any government agency […]
Understanding shocks, stressors, and resilience dynamics in rural Bangladesh
Under this abstract, IFPRI researchers Md. Sadat Anowar and Mir Raihanul Islam analyzed data from the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey (BIHS) to identify the major economic, social, and environmental shocks faced by rural households in Bangladesh and if there is any association between shocks and resilience with poverty and income. This abstract was accepted and presented at the 6th SANEM Annual Economists' Conference (SAEC) in February 2023.
New Publication: Comparing Delivery Channels to Promote Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
New Publication In December 2022, IFPRI published the discussion paper, "Comparing delivery channels to promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture: A cluster-randomized controlled trial in Bangladesh," which is based on research from the IFPRI-designed Agriculture, Nutrition, and Gender Linkages (ANGeL) project, implemented by the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture. Abstract We use a randomized controlled trial in rural Bangladesh […]
Bangladesh government set to procure Boro directly from farmers
In a major policy shift, the government is planning to purchase Boro harvest directly from the farmers this season to help ensure a fair price for the latter and boost its own stock. On April 01, the cabinet division recommended that the food ministry take necessary steps to this effect, an official said. The move […]
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