IFPRI's podcast Research Talks! has released a new episode, which features an interview with IFPRI’s Senior Research Fellow & Bangladesh Country Representative, Akhter Ahmed. Dr. Ahmed takes listeners behind-the-scenes of how research findings were translated into a national program targeting agriculture, nutrition and gender via the ANGel project in Bangladesh. Listen to this riveting episode […]
Research Talks with IFPRI
A new podcast series highlights the ways in which IFPRI research can create impacts on the ground. Episode 1 features a lively discussion on how a fun, yet purposeful game helps promote water conservation in India. Listen here > https://soundcloud.com/ifpri-researchtalks/playing-games-to-save-water-in-india
Training helps improve agri production practices: Survey
Interactive training on agriculture and nutrition enhances the knowledge of improved production practices for both crops and non-crops such as vegetables and fruits, according to a survey. The increase in knowledge was particularly large for women, the survey said. Besides, women become empowered in ownership of assets and decision-making, especially related to agriculture, nutrition and […]
Launch of “Food Systems for Healthier Diets” Project in Bangladesh
This six-year research program aims to shape the future of food systems in Bangladesh and other focal countries. What policy actions will it take?
Workshop: Food Systems for Healthier Diets
In early July, IFPRI is organizing a workshop on "Food Systems for Healthier Diets," together with CGIAR Research Program Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) and Wageningen University in the Netherlands. The purpose of the workshop is to engage policymakers, development partners, UN agencies, civil society organisations, academia, and private sector to discuss how food systems […]