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Elevator Pitch Contest
Sight and Life; . 2020
Sight and Life is inviting ideas from students, young professionals and entrepreneurs to provide a planet-friendly disruptive solution to free the world from malnutrition. Applications for the elevator pitch contest are due January 31, and finalists will be invited to present in person at the Micronutrient Forum Global Conference in Bangkok on March 24.
Sight and Life; . 2020
Sight and Life is inviting ideas from students, young professionals and entrepreneurs to provide a planet-friendly disruptive solution to free the world from malnutrition. Applications for the elevator pitch contest are due January 31, and finalists will be invited to present in person at the Micronutrient Forum Global Conference in Bangkok on March 24.
The changing challenges of hidden hunger: Micronutrients within the nutrition and development landscapes
Micronutrient Forum; IFPRI. 2020
The Micronutrient Forum and IFPRI are co-organizing a policy seminar on the changing challenges of hidden hunger on February 3 in Washington, DC.
Micronutrient Forum; IFPRI. 2020
The Micronutrient Forum and IFPRI are co-organizing a policy seminar on the changing challenges of hidden hunger on February 3 in Washington, DC.
The Global Risks Report 2020
World Economic Forum; . 2020
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2020 presents the major risks the world will be facing including climate change and political divisions.
World Economic Forum; . 2020
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2020 presents the major risks the world will be facing including climate change and political divisions.
Mapping child growth failure across low- and middle-income countries
Local Burden of Disease Child Growth Failure Collaborators; . 2020
An article in Nature maps estimates of child growth failure indicators across 105 low- and middle-income countries and finds many remain far from the WHO 2025 Global Nutrition Targets.
Local Burden of Disease Child Growth Failure Collaborators; . 2020
An article in Nature maps estimates of child growth failure indicators across 105 low- and middle-income countries and finds many remain far from the WHO 2025 Global Nutrition Targets.
Tubaramure, a Food-Assisted Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Program in Burundi, Increased Household Food Security and Energy and Micronutrient Consumption, and Maternal and Child Dietary Diversity: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna K.; Bliznashka, Lilia; Ruel, Marie; . 2020
A program in Burundi improved household food consumption and food security, maternal dietary diversity, and infant and young child feeding practices.
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna K.; Bliznashka, Lilia; Ruel, Marie; . 2020
A program in Burundi improved household food consumption and food security, maternal dietary diversity, and infant and young child feeding practices.
Policy priorities for achieving food and nutrition security by 2030
Ehui, Simeon; Kray, Holger; Mgheny, Elliot. 2020
Three experts set out key policy priorities for achieving food and nutrition security in Africa by 2030 drawing on the Brookings Institution’s Foresight Africa 2020 report.
Ehui, Simeon; Kray, Holger; Mgheny, Elliot. 2020
Three experts set out key policy priorities for achieving food and nutrition security in Africa by 2030 drawing on the Brookings Institution’s Foresight Africa 2020 report.
How can we realise the full potential of health systems for nutrition?
Heidkamp, Rebecca A.; Wilson, Emily; Menon, Purnima; Kuo, Helen; Walton, Shelley; Gatica-Domínguez, Giovanna; da Silva, Inacio Crochemore; Aung, Tricia; Hajeebhoy, Nemat; Piwoz, Ellen;. 2020
The authors of a BMJ analysis suggest that better nutrition must be part of the universal health coverage agenda.
Heidkamp, Rebecca A.; Wilson, Emily; Menon, Purnima; Kuo, Helen; Walton, Shelley; Gatica-Domínguez, Giovanna; da Silva, Inacio Crochemore; Aung, Tricia; Hajeebhoy, Nemat; Piwoz, Ellen;. 2020
The authors of a BMJ analysis suggest that better nutrition must be part of the universal health coverage agenda.
Episode 2: Scaling Up Nutrition for the Poor in Bangladesh
IFPRI. 2020
The second episode of IFPRI’s Research Talks podcast explores how the ANGeL project used trainings to directly empower poor people in Bangladesh.
IFPRI. 2020
The second episode of IFPRI’s Research Talks podcast explores how the ANGeL project used trainings to directly empower poor people in Bangladesh.
Our 2020 Annual Letter: Why we swing for the fences
Gates, Bill; Gates, Melinda; . 2020
Bill and Melinda Gates recount lessons learned from the first 20 years of their foundation’s investments as well as new directions for the future.
Gates, Bill; Gates, Melinda; . 2020
Bill and Melinda Gates recount lessons learned from the first 20 years of their foundation’s investments as well as new directions for the future.
Exploring solution spaces for nutrition-sensitive agriculture in Kenya and Vietnam
Timler, Carl; Alvarez, Stéphanie; DeClerck, Fabrice; Remans, Roseline; Raneri, Jessica; Carmona, Natalia Estrada; Mashingaidze, Nester; Chatterjee, Shantonu Abe; Chiang, Tsai Wei; Termote, Celine; Yang, Ray-Yu; Descheemaeker, Katrien; Brouwer, Inge D.; Kennedy, Gina; Tittonell, Pablo A.; Groot, Jeroen C.J.; . 2020
A study in Agricultural Systems modeled the potential of crop diversification options for meeting household dietary requirements while also improving economic performance for smallholder farms in Kenya and Vietnam. The results indicate that adding even small areas of novel crops can improve household income and nutrition.
Timler, Carl; Alvarez, Stéphanie; DeClerck, Fabrice; Remans, Roseline; Raneri, Jessica; Carmona, Natalia Estrada; Mashingaidze, Nester; Chatterjee, Shantonu Abe; Chiang, Tsai Wei; Termote, Celine; Yang, Ray-Yu; Descheemaeker, Katrien; Brouwer, Inge D.; Kennedy, Gina; Tittonell, Pablo A.; Groot, Jeroen C.J.; . 2020
A study in Agricultural Systems modeled the potential of crop diversification options for meeting household dietary requirements while also improving economic performance for smallholder farms in Kenya and Vietnam. The results indicate that adding even small areas of novel crops can improve household income and nutrition.
How China can address threats to food and nutrition security from the coronavirus outbreak
CHEN, KEVIN; ZHANG, YUMEI; ZHAN, YUE; FAN, SHENGGEN; SI, WEI; . 2020
A blog post by researchers from IFPRI and China Agricultural University explores how the coronavirus outbreak could impact food and nutrition security in China. Recommendations moving forward include monitoring food prices and strengthening market supervision, enabling smooth logistical operation of supply chains, and introducing enabling policies for agriculture.
CHEN, KEVIN; ZHANG, YUMEI; ZHAN, YUE; FAN, SHENGGEN; SI, WEI; . 2020
A blog post by researchers from IFPRI and China Agricultural University explores how the coronavirus outbreak could impact food and nutrition security in China. Recommendations moving forward include monitoring food prices and strengthening market supervision, enabling smooth logistical operation of supply chains, and introducing enabling policies for agriculture.
Focus on the political and commercial drivers behind the double burden of malnutrition
Gillespie, Stuart;. 2020
The Lancet published a series of papers on the double burden of malnutrition in December. In a blog post, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Stuart Gillespie responds urging consideration of the political and commercial drivers behind the double burden and the ways in which different forms of inequity drive food system dysfunctionality.
Gillespie, Stuart;. 2020
The Lancet published a series of papers on the double burden of malnutrition in December. In a blog post, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Stuart Gillespie responds urging consideration of the political and commercial drivers behind the double burden and the ways in which different forms of inequity drive food system dysfunctionality.
Food fears grow as swarms of locusts reach Uganda and Tanzania
Burke, Jason; . 2020
Swarms of locusts have already devastated crops in Kenya and Somalia and threaten other countries in East Africa. The insects’ damage to crops is a major threat to food security in the region.
Burke, Jason; . 2020
Swarms of locusts have already devastated crops in Kenya and Somalia and threaten other countries in East Africa. The insects’ damage to crops is a major threat to food security in the region.
Myanmar Strategy Support Program
2020
The Myanmar Strategy Support Program-a joint program of IFPRI and Michigan State University-aims to enhance national capacity and promote evidence-based policymaking to support agricultural transformation and other broad development goals including nutrition in Myanmar.
2020
The Myanmar Strategy Support Program-a joint program of IFPRI and Michigan State University-aims to enhance national capacity and promote evidence-based policymaking to support agricultural transformation and other broad development goals including nutrition in Myanmar.
Ag2Nut webinar co-hosted with ANH Academy: Data4Diets - Building Blocks for Diet-related Food Security Analysis Platform
ANH Academy; . 2020
On January 30, the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Academy and Ag2Nut community will co-host a webinar on the Data4Diets platform. The platform is designed to help program implementers, policymakers, and researchers identify which diet-related food security indicators are best suited for their objectives and how they should be constructed and used.
ANH Academy; . 2020
On January 30, the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Academy and Ag2Nut community will co-host a webinar on the Data4Diets platform. The platform is designed to help program implementers, policymakers, and researchers identify which diet-related food security indicators are best suited for their objectives and how they should be constructed and used.
Incentivizing Food Systems Transformation
World Economic Forum; . 2020
This report, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, outlines four pathways for creating the right incentives to transform food systems. It highlights key barriers along each of these pathways and proposes a menu of solutions that can address these challenges as well as the role different stakeholders can play in incentivizing shifts.
World Economic Forum; . 2020
This report, developed by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, outlines four pathways for creating the right incentives to transform food systems. It highlights key barriers along each of these pathways and proposes a menu of solutions that can address these challenges as well as the role different stakeholders can play in incentivizing shifts.
A focused ethnographic study: investigating the barriers to antenatal care attendance to improve iron and folic acid supplementation in Kenya
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition; . 2020
On February 26, the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition will host a webinar presenting a new approach for understanding and addressing barriers in anemia control delivery systems drawing on work with the Baby-friendly Community Initiative in Kenya.
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition; . 2020
On February 26, the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition will host a webinar presenting a new approach for understanding and addressing barriers in anemia control delivery systems drawing on work with the Baby-friendly Community Initiative in Kenya.
UNDESA World Social Report 2020
UNDESA. 2020
UNDESA’s World Social Report 2020 examines the impacts of four megatrends on inequality: technological innovation, climate change, urbanization, and international migration. Whether these trends are harnessed to encourage a more equitable and sustainable world or allowed to exacerbate disparities and divisions will largely determine the shape of our common future.
UNDESA. 2020
UNDESA’s World Social Report 2020 examines the impacts of four megatrends on inequality: technological innovation, climate change, urbanization, and international migration. Whether these trends are harnessed to encourage a more equitable and sustainable world or allowed to exacerbate disparities and divisions will largely determine the shape of our common future.
'Getting gender right' is essential for the sustainability of food systems
Bryan, Elizabeth;. 2020
IFPRI Senior Scientist Elizabeth Bryan reflects in a blog post on the importance of considering gender at all stages for sustainable food systems. She highlights research exploring how men and women may be exposed to different climate risks and experiences and have different capacities and preferences for how they respond to climate shocks and stressors.
Bryan, Elizabeth;. 2020
IFPRI Senior Scientist Elizabeth Bryan reflects in a blog post on the importance of considering gender at all stages for sustainable food systems. She highlights research exploring how men and women may be exposed to different climate risks and experiences and have different capacities and preferences for how they respond to climate shocks and stressors.
Duterte creates task force on ‘zero hunger’
Parrocha, Azer; . 2020
The President of the Philippines has created an inter-agency task force on zero hunger. The task force will be formulating a National Food Policy that outlines national priorities based on a comprehensive understanding of the problem of hunger and related issues and provides a roadmap for achieving zero hunger.
Parrocha, Azer; . 2020
The President of the Philippines has created an inter-agency task force on zero hunger. The task force will be formulating a National Food Policy that outlines national priorities based on a comprehensive understanding of the problem of hunger and related issues and provides a roadmap for achieving zero hunger.
Doing More with Less: Tools to Help Governments Optimize Nutrition Funding’s Impact
USAID Advancing Nutrition. 2020
USAID Advancing Nutrition will host a webinar on February 19 featuring Optima Nutrition and Micronutrient Intervention Modelling (MINIMOD). These two tools can help governments select the best set of nutrition interventions for their needs and optimize the impact of their nutrition funding.
USAID Advancing Nutrition. 2020
USAID Advancing Nutrition will host a webinar on February 19 featuring Optima Nutrition and Micronutrient Intervention Modelling (MINIMOD). These two tools can help governments select the best set of nutrition interventions for their needs and optimize the impact of their nutrition funding.
Food Systems Dashboard: How it will work
IFPRI; A4NH; GAIN; John Hopkins University; . 2020
On January 27, IFPRI, the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and Johns Hopkins University co-organized a policy seminar presenting the Food Systems Dashboard. The Dashboard brings together data from public and private sources to help decisionmakers diagnose their food systems and identify all their levers of change and the ones that need to be pulled first.
IFPRI; A4NH; GAIN; John Hopkins University; . 2020
On January 27, IFPRI, the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH), the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), and Johns Hopkins University co-organized a policy seminar presenting the Food Systems Dashboard. The Dashboard brings together data from public and private sources to help decisionmakers diagnose their food systems and identify all their levers of change and the ones that need to be pulled first.
Comparing measures of urban food security in Accra, Ghana
Tuholske, Cascade; Andam, Kwaw; Blekking, Jordan; Evans, Tom; Caylor, Kelly; . 2020
A study in Food Security uses multiple metrics to assess food security in Ghana’s capital city. It finds that most households rely on purchased food from traditional markets, local stalls and kiosks, and street hawkers. These results highlight the limitations of using the conventional rural-centric food security measurement approaches in an urban context and underline the need for comprehensive urban-oriented food security research and policy agendas across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tuholske, Cascade; Andam, Kwaw; Blekking, Jordan; Evans, Tom; Caylor, Kelly; . 2020
A study in Food Security uses multiple metrics to assess food security in Ghana’s capital city. It finds that most households rely on purchased food from traditional markets, local stalls and kiosks, and street hawkers. These results highlight the limitations of using the conventional rural-centric food security measurement approaches in an urban context and underline the need for comprehensive urban-oriented food security research and policy agendas across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2020
2020
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2020 in January in Berlin, Germany, focused on trade for secure, diverse, and sustainable nutrition. Seventy-one ministers of agriculture committed at the end in a communiqué to foster trade for global food security; make trade work for agricultural development; make food value chains inclusive, sustainable, and safe; and strengthen fair rules in agricultural trade.
2020
The Global Forum for Food and Agriculture 2020 in January in Berlin, Germany, focused on trade for secure, diverse, and sustainable nutrition. Seventy-one ministers of agriculture committed at the end in a communiqué to foster trade for global food security; make trade work for agricultural development; make food value chains inclusive, sustainable, and safe; and strengthen fair rules in agricultural trade.
Targeting Hunger: South – South and Triangular cooperation for Transforming Agriculture
United Nations; . 2020
The President of the UN General Assembly convened an interactive dialogue on February 12, where participants discussed the need to reduce unacceptably high levels of hunger through South-South and triangular cooperation for agricultural transformation. They urged for policy interventions that support smallholders and highlighted the key role that cooperation agreements can play in coming up with local solutions that can be scaled up.
United Nations; . 2020
The President of the UN General Assembly convened an interactive dialogue on February 12, where participants discussed the need to reduce unacceptably high levels of hunger through South-South and triangular cooperation for agricultural transformation. They urged for policy interventions that support smallholders and highlighted the key role that cooperation agreements can play in coming up with local solutions that can be scaled up.
Capacity strengthening assessment for better nutrition in Ethiopia
Compact2025; . 2020
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute and IFPRI jointly assessed capacity needs for nutrition monitoring, evaluation, policy research, data, and knowledge sharing in Ethiopia. The assessment confirmed that sufficient nutrition-relevant data are being collected, but they are not adequately used and exploited for further analysis. Critical capacity gaps remain for synthesizing evidence and translating research findings into policies and programs.
Compact2025; . 2020
The Ethiopian Public Health Institute and IFPRI jointly assessed capacity needs for nutrition monitoring, evaluation, policy research, data, and knowledge sharing in Ethiopia. The assessment confirmed that sufficient nutrition-relevant data are being collected, but they are not adequately used and exploited for further analysis. Critical capacity gaps remain for synthesizing evidence and translating research findings into policies and programs.
Rethinking trade policies to support healthier diets
Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition; . 2020
Brief shows clear benefits in aligning trade policies with the goal of providing healthy and sustainable diets for all.
Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition; . 2020
Brief shows clear benefits in aligning trade policies with the goal of providing healthy and sustainable diets for all.
Postponement of the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference and Second Global Summit on Food Fortification
Micronutrient Forum; . 2020
The organizers of the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference and the Second Global Summit on Food Fortification have postponed these events to a later unspecified date.
Micronutrient Forum; . 2020
The organizers of the Micronutrient Forum 5th Global Conference and the Second Global Summit on Food Fortification have postponed these events to a later unspecified date.
Second Biennial Review report highlights urgent need to accelerate progress toward achieving Malabo Declaration goals by 2025
Makombe, Tsitsi; Kurtz, Julie; . 2020
African countries are making progress toward achieving the Malabo Declaration goals, but the rate of this progress has slowed according to the 2019 Biennial Review Report and Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard. In a blog post, Tsitsi Makombe and Julie Kurtz of IFPRI's Africa Office review the report findings including that the continent as a whole is off track to enhance investment finance in agriculture, end hunger by 2025, and enhance resilience to climate variability.
Makombe, Tsitsi; Kurtz, Julie; . 2020
African countries are making progress toward achieving the Malabo Declaration goals, but the rate of this progress has slowed according to the 2019 Biennial Review Report and Africa Agriculture Transformation Scorecard. In a blog post, Tsitsi Makombe and Julie Kurtz of IFPRI's Africa Office review the report findings including that the continent as a whole is off track to enhance investment finance in agriculture, end hunger by 2025, and enhance resilience to climate variability.
Agricultural Development and Land Use Change in India: A Scenario Analysis of Trade‐Offs Between UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Hinz, R.; Sulser, T. B.; Huefner, R.; Mason‐D’Croz, D.; Dunston, S.; Nautiyal, S.; Ringler, C.; Schuengel, J.; Tikhile, P.; Wimmer, F.; Schaldach, R.;. 2020
Study explores the potential trade-offs between Sustainable Development Goals related to food production, protection of land resources, and climate change mitigation in India.
Hinz, R.; Sulser, T. B.; Huefner, R.; Mason‐D’Croz, D.; Dunston, S.; Nautiyal, S.; Ringler, C.; Schuengel, J.; Tikhile, P.; Wimmer, F.; Schaldach, R.;. 2020
Study explores the potential trade-offs between Sustainable Development Goals related to food production, protection of land resources, and climate change mitigation in India.
Maternal Depression: The potential role of nutrition in prevention and treatment
Alive & Thrive; . 2020
An Alive & Thrive technical brief presents evidence on the role of nutrition in predicting and preventing maternal depression and identifies areas for future research and action.
Alive & Thrive; . 2020
An Alive & Thrive technical brief presents evidence on the role of nutrition in predicting and preventing maternal depression and identifies areas for future research and action.
We found a way to reduce gender bias in Malawi’s nutrition policy
Mkandawire, Elizabeth; Hendriks, Sheryl L.; . 2020
In an article for The Conversation, researchers from the University of Pretoria reflect on their dialogue with policymakers in Malawi to recognize and overcome their gender bias in the country’s nutrition policy and implementation strategy. This approach could provide a template for other countries.
Mkandawire, Elizabeth; Hendriks, Sheryl L.; . 2020
In an article for The Conversation, researchers from the University of Pretoria reflect on their dialogue with policymakers in Malawi to recognize and overcome their gender bias in the country’s nutrition policy and implementation strategy. This approach could provide a template for other countries.
Water and Nutrition: Harmonizing Actions for the United Nations Decade of Action on Nutrition and the United Nations Water Action Decade
Ringler, Claudia; Dias, Paulo;. 2020
Discussion paper reviews the challenges associated with the complex web of pathways that link water, food security, and nutrition outcomes.
Ringler, Claudia; Dias, Paulo;. 2020
Discussion paper reviews the challenges associated with the complex web of pathways that link water, food security, and nutrition outcomes.
Society for Hunger Elimination
2020
The Society for Hunger Elimination (SHE is a non-profit, non Government registered organization (2011) in Tirupati AP, India motivated by Dr MS Swaminathan. The two major objectives are to create awareness on hunger and avoid wastage of food to feed the hungry poor and to provide nutritious diet to the malnourished children, anemic women, and elders with disabilities. The children with special needs receive the food by the registered organization with which SHE is associated as facilitators with donations from the donors.
2020
The Society for Hunger Elimination (SHE is a non-profit, non Government registered organization (2011) in Tirupati AP, India motivated by Dr MS Swaminathan. The two major objectives are to create awareness on hunger and avoid wastage of food to feed the hungry poor and to provide nutritious diet to the malnourished children, anemic women, and elders with disabilities. The children with special needs receive the food by the registered organization with which SHE is associated as facilitators with donations from the donors.
Randomized controlled trials of multi-sectoral programs: Lessons from development research
Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Ahmed, Akhter; Gilligan, Daniel O.; Hoddinott, John; Kumar, Neha; Leroy, Jef L.; Menon, Purnima; Olney, Deanna K.; Roy, Shalini; Ruel, Marie;. 2020
Article reflects on two decades of research by IFPRI economists and nutritionists using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to help partners design and implement multi-sectoral development programs at scale.
Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Ahmed, Akhter; Gilligan, Daniel O.; Hoddinott, John; Kumar, Neha; Leroy, Jef L.; Menon, Purnima; Olney, Deanna K.; Roy, Shalini; Ruel, Marie;. 2020
Article reflects on two decades of research by IFPRI economists and nutritionists using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to help partners design and implement multi-sectoral development programs at scale.
Achieving Gender Equality for a Food-Secure Future
CGIAR GENDER Platform. 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day, CGIAR leaders and scientists shared their experiences of why gender equality is essential for a food-secure future.
CGIAR GENDER Platform. 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day, CGIAR leaders and scientists shared their experiences of why gender equality is essential for a food-secure future.
African leaders call for action to end malnutrition by 2025
Scaling Up Nutrition;. 2020
During the African Leaders for Nutrition summit in February, African heads of state called for accelerated progress and additional action to end hunger and malnutrition by 2025.
Scaling Up Nutrition;. 2020
During the African Leaders for Nutrition summit in February, African heads of state called for accelerated progress and additional action to end hunger and malnutrition by 2025.
Beneficiary Views on Cash and In-Kind Payments: Evidence from Ethiopia's Productive Safety Net Programme
Hirvonen, Kalle; Hoddinott, John;. 2020
Study finds that most beneficiaries of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program prefer their payments only or partly in food.
Hirvonen, Kalle; Hoddinott, John;. 2020
Study finds that most beneficiaries of Ethiopia’s Productive Safety Net Program prefer their payments only or partly in food.
IFPRI Insights Special Issue: Impacts of Coronavirus on Food and Nutrition Security, Poverty, and Development
IFPRI; . 2020
Special issue of IFPRI Insights newsletter highlights analyses on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for food and nutrition security, poverty, and development.
IFPRI; . 2020
Special issue of IFPRI Insights newsletter highlights analyses on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for food and nutrition security, poverty, and development.
Nutritional training in a humanitarian context: Evidence from a cluster randomized trial
Kurdi, Sikandra; Figueroa, Jose Luis; Ibrahim, Hosam;. 2020
Study examining the impact of behavioral change communication through the Yemen Cash for Nutrition program finds improvements in knowledge and practices for poor women with young children.
Kurdi, Sikandra; Figueroa, Jose Luis; Ibrahim, Hosam;. 2020
Study examining the impact of behavioral change communication through the Yemen Cash for Nutrition program finds improvements in knowledge and practices for poor women with young children.
Data for Nutrition
2020
The Data for Nutrition Community of Practice is a free, online platform to share experiences and resources for strengthening the data value chain for nutrition.
2020
The Data for Nutrition Community of Practice is a free, online platform to share experiences and resources for strengthening the data value chain for nutrition.
COVID-19 and Food Supply: A Four-Pronged Battle Plan for Countries
Torero, Maximo;. 2020
Blog post by Maximo Torero calls for a four-pronged approach to help food supply chains withstand the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Torero, Maximo;. 2020
Blog post by Maximo Torero calls for a four-pronged approach to help food supply chains withstand the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nutrition Resource Hub
USAID Advancing Nutrition; . 2020
USAID Advancing Nutrition has launched a Nutrition Resource Hub, which hosts a curated collection of more than 300 multi-sectoral nutrition tools and resources developed by USAID and its projects over the past decade.
USAID Advancing Nutrition; . 2020
USAID Advancing Nutrition has launched a Nutrition Resource Hub, which hosts a curated collection of more than 300 multi-sectoral nutrition tools and resources developed by USAID and its projects over the past decade.
The challenge of local implementation in Uganda's new nutrition policy
Green, Andrew; . 2020
An article from Devex’s Focus on: Improving Nutrition series explores the challenges Uganda is facing in addressing hunger and malnutrition and potential implications for the local implementation of the new Nutrition Action Plan II.
Green, Andrew; . 2020
An article from Devex’s Focus on: Improving Nutrition series explores the challenges Uganda is facing in addressing hunger and malnutrition and potential implications for the local implementation of the new Nutrition Action Plan II.
Stunting and Wasting Among Indian Preschoolers have Moderate but Significant Associations with the Vegetarian Status of their Mothers
Headey, Derek; Palloni, Giordano;. 2020
The Journal of Nutrition has published the results of the first systematic exploration of associations between different types of vegetarianism and a range of child undernutrition indicators in a nationally representative sample of Indian households. They show that children of lactovegetarian mothers—compared with children of nonvegetarian mothers—were less likely to be stunted and less likely to be wasted, and their households had better socioeconomic status and were more likely to consume dairy frequently.
Headey, Derek; Palloni, Giordano;. 2020
The Journal of Nutrition has published the results of the first systematic exploration of associations between different types of vegetarianism and a range of child undernutrition indicators in a nationally representative sample of Indian households. They show that children of lactovegetarian mothers—compared with children of nonvegetarian mothers—were less likely to be stunted and less likely to be wasted, and their households had better socioeconomic status and were more likely to consume dairy frequently.
Climate change, food and nutrition policies in Uganda: Are they gender- and nutrition-sensitive?
Bamanyaki, Patricia A.; . 2020
A policy brief from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security explores the extent to which gender and nutrition perspectives are mainstreamed across climate change, food, and nutrition policy documents in Uganda and calls for a multisectoral approach to coordination and implementation and regular joint sector performance reviews.
Bamanyaki, Patricia A.; . 2020
A policy brief from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security explores the extent to which gender and nutrition perspectives are mainstreamed across climate change, food, and nutrition policy documents in Uganda and calls for a multisectoral approach to coordination and implementation and regular joint sector performance reviews.
Trends in burden and risk factors associated with childhood stunting in Rwanda from 2000 to 2015: policy and program implications
Binagwaho, Agnes; Rukundo, Alphonse; Powers, Samuel; Donahoe, Kateri B.; Agbonyitor, Mawuena; Ngabo, Fidel; Karema, Corine; Scott, Kirstin Woody; Fawzi, Mary C. Smith; . 2020
An analysis of trends and potential risk factors associated with childhood stunting from 2000 to 2015 in Rwanda finds that while overall stunting rates have improved nationally, these gains have been uneven. The article published in BMC Public Health calls for furthering ongoing national policies to address these disparities while also working to reduce the overall risk of malnutrition in the country.
Binagwaho, Agnes; Rukundo, Alphonse; Powers, Samuel; Donahoe, Kateri B.; Agbonyitor, Mawuena; Ngabo, Fidel; Karema, Corine; Scott, Kirstin Woody; Fawzi, Mary C. Smith; . 2020
An analysis of trends and potential risk factors associated with childhood stunting from 2000 to 2015 in Rwanda finds that while overall stunting rates have improved nationally, these gains have been uneven. The article published in BMC Public Health calls for furthering ongoing national policies to address these disparities while also working to reduce the overall risk of malnutrition in the country.
Rwanda National Policy Dialogue: Building Productive Capacities for Rwanda’s Agricultural Transformation, Rural Development, and Food Security
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI); Economic Policy Network of Rwanda (EPRN); IFPRI; Compact 2025;. 2020
IFPRI and Compact2025 joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and the Economic Policy Network of Rwanda to organize a one-day national policy dialogue on building Rwanda's productive capacities. The event on February 26 focused on engaging up-and-coming members of the policy and research communities to discuss strategies for Rwanda’s agricultural transformation, rural development, and food security.
Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI); Economic Policy Network of Rwanda (EPRN); IFPRI; Compact 2025;. 2020
IFPRI and Compact2025 joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and the Economic Policy Network of Rwanda to organize a one-day national policy dialogue on building Rwanda's productive capacities. The event on February 26 focused on engaging up-and-coming members of the policy and research communities to discuss strategies for Rwanda’s agricultural transformation, rural development, and food security.
Episode 3: Will Travel For Data, to Papua New Guinea
IFPRI. 2020
The third episode of IFPRI’s Research Talks podcast shares how IFPRI researchers began engaging in Papua New Guinea, traveling through difficult terrain to collect household data and working with partners to build up capacity to do research and evidence-based policy analysis.
IFPRI. 2020
The third episode of IFPRI’s Research Talks podcast shares how IFPRI researchers began engaging in Papua New Guinea, traveling through difficult terrain to collect household data and working with partners to build up capacity to do research and evidence-based policy analysis.
SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
MIT Solve; . 2020
MIT Solve invites applicants to submit technology-based solutions for a low-carbon global food system that provides nutrition with minimal environmental impact as part of its 2020 Global Challenges initiative. Solver teams will be selected by a panel of cross-sector judges during UN General Assembly week in New York City on September 20, 2020 and will receive a $10,000 grant funded by Solve.
MIT Solve; . 2020
MIT Solve invites applicants to submit technology-based solutions for a low-carbon global food system that provides nutrition with minimal environmental impact as part of its 2020 Global Challenges initiative. Solver teams will be selected by a panel of cross-sector judges during UN General Assembly week in New York City on September 20, 2020 and will receive a $10,000 grant funded by Solve.
GENDER IMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19 OUTBREAKS IN DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS
CARE. 2020
A policy paper from CARE examines the gender implications of COVID-19 outbreaks in development and humanitarian settings, including potential adverse effects on education, food security and nutrition, health, livelihoods, and protection.
CARE. 2020
A policy paper from CARE examines the gender implications of COVID-19 outbreaks in development and humanitarian settings, including potential adverse effects on education, food security and nutrition, health, livelihoods, and protection.
IFPRI Resources and Analyses on COVID-19 (also known as Coronavirus)
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI has created a spotlight page for resources and analyses related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Check back for the latest blog posts, studies, and more on how the outbreak could impact food and nutrition security.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI has created a spotlight page for resources and analyses related to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Check back for the latest blog posts, studies, and more on how the outbreak could impact food and nutrition security.
Training and low-cost tech cut aflatoxin by 53 per cent
Hoffmann, Vivian;. 2020
Aflatoxin is a common fungal toxin that poses a significant threat to health and economic growth in many developing countries. A SciDevNet piece by IFPRI Research Fellow Vivian Hoffmann shares results from an experimental study to help maize farmers in Kenya improve their practices and preserve their crops by reducing contamination from aflatoxin. Results suggest that low-cost training and technology can have a significant impact on reducing aflatoxin contamination. Further research is needed to understand the impacts at scale.
Hoffmann, Vivian;. 2020
Aflatoxin is a common fungal toxin that poses a significant threat to health and economic growth in many developing countries. A SciDevNet piece by IFPRI Research Fellow Vivian Hoffmann shares results from an experimental study to help maize farmers in Kenya improve their practices and preserve their crops by reducing contamination from aflatoxin. Results suggest that low-cost training and technology can have a significant impact on reducing aflatoxin contamination. Further research is needed to understand the impacts at scale.
Virtual Event - COVID-19: Implications for Global and Country-Level Food Security, Nutrition, and Poverty
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI hosted a virtual event on April 14 to explore the implications of COVID-19 for global and country-level food security, nutrition, and poverty.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI hosted a virtual event on April 14 to explore the implications of COVID-19 for global and country-level food security, nutrition, and poverty.
Levels and trends in child malnutrition: Key Findings of the 2020 Edition of the Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates
UNICEF; WHO; World Bank; . 2020
The latest joint child malnutrition estimates from UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank find that malnutrition rates remain alarming.
UNICEF; WHO; World Bank; . 2020
The latest joint child malnutrition estimates from UNICEF, WHO, and the World Bank find that malnutrition rates remain alarming.
2020 Global Food Policy Report: Building Inclusive Food Systems
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report looks at the obstacles and opportunities as well as the growing range of tools and technologies for building inclusive food systems.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report looks at the obstacles and opportunities as well as the growing range of tools and technologies for building inclusive food systems.
IFPRI Resources and Analyses on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI’s COVID-19 spotlight page features the latest resources and analyses on the impacts of the pandemic on national and global food and nutrition security, poverty, and development.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI’s COVID-19 spotlight page features the latest resources and analyses on the impacts of the pandemic on national and global food and nutrition security, poverty, and development.
Tracking nutrition finances in SUN countries
SUN Movement; . 2020
Building on five years of work with member countries, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement has launched the first-ever comparative nutrition investment database. The tool allows users to view budget allocations from any country that has used the SUN budget analysis method and to filter data by sector as well as nutrition-specific or nutrition-sensitive programs.
SUN Movement; . 2020
Building on five years of work with member countries, the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement has launched the first-ever comparative nutrition investment database. The tool allows users to view budget allocations from any country that has used the SUN budget analysis method and to filter data by sector as well as nutrition-specific or nutrition-sensitive programs.
Can mobile phones improve nutrition among pastoral communities? Panel data evidence from Northern Kenya
Parlasca, Martin C.; Mußhoff, Oliver; Qaim, Matin;. 2020
A study in Agricultural Economics analyzes the use of mobile phones in pastoral communities in Northern Kenya and concludes that mobile phone adoption and use are positively and significantly associated with dietary diversity, mainly by providing better access to purchased foods.
Parlasca, Martin C.; Mußhoff, Oliver; Qaim, Matin;. 2020
A study in Agricultural Economics analyzes the use of mobile phones in pastoral communities in Northern Kenya and concludes that mobile phone adoption and use are positively and significantly associated with dietary diversity, mainly by providing better access to purchased foods.
Stakeholder-designed scenarios for global food security assessments
van Dijk, Michiel; Gramberger, Marc; Laborde, David; Mandryk, Maryia; Shutes, Lindsay; Stehfest, Elke; Valin, Hugo; Faradsch, Katharina;. 2020
To guide policymaking, decision makers require a good understanding of the long-term drivers of food security and their interactions, and scenario analysis is widely recognized as the appropriate tool to assess such problems characterized by high complexity and uncertainty. A paper in Global Food Security describes a participatory exercise to construct a set of global food security scenarios up to 2050. The resulting scenarios-developed with a diverse group of stakeholders-can be used as an input into global assessment models for further quantification and analysis.
van Dijk, Michiel; Gramberger, Marc; Laborde, David; Mandryk, Maryia; Shutes, Lindsay; Stehfest, Elke; Valin, Hugo; Faradsch, Katharina;. 2020
To guide policymaking, decision makers require a good understanding of the long-term drivers of food security and their interactions, and scenario analysis is widely recognized as the appropriate tool to assess such problems characterized by high complexity and uncertainty. A paper in Global Food Security describes a participatory exercise to construct a set of global food security scenarios up to 2050. The resulting scenarios-developed with a diverse group of stakeholders-can be used as an input into global assessment models for further quantification and analysis.
COVID-19 and Nutrition
SUN. 2020
The SUN Movement has a knowledge hub to shed light on the links between COVID-19 and nutrition, hunger, health, and food systems.
SUN. 2020
The SUN Movement has a knowledge hub to shed light on the links between COVID-19 and nutrition, hunger, health, and food systems.
Latest news and views on COVID-19, food systems and nutrition
Nutrition Connect; . 2020
Nutrition Connect has a spotlight page bringing together news and resources related to the risks, responses, and impact of COVID-19 on food systems and nutrition.
Nutrition Connect; . 2020
Nutrition Connect has a spotlight page bringing together news and resources related to the risks, responses, and impact of COVID-19 on food systems and nutrition.
Kanayo Nwanze to bring voice of One CGIAR to UN Food Systems Summit
CGIAR. 2020
Kanayo Nwanze, Chairman and Chief Executive of FAYODE and Compact2025 Leadership Council member, has been appointed CGIAR Special Representative to the United Nations Food Systems Summit slated to be held in late 2021. In this role, Dr. Nwanze will bring the voice of independent agricultural research and broad-ranging partnerships to the global forum.
CGIAR. 2020
Kanayo Nwanze, Chairman and Chief Executive of FAYODE and Compact2025 Leadership Council member, has been appointed CGIAR Special Representative to the United Nations Food Systems Summit slated to be held in late 2021. In this role, Dr. Nwanze will bring the voice of independent agricultural research and broad-ranging partnerships to the global forum.
Food Systems Idea Exchange
A4NH. 2020
The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) has launched the Food Systems Idea Exchange, where different voices can come together to explore the many issues around food system transformation.
A4NH. 2020
The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) has launched the Food Systems Idea Exchange, where different voices can come together to explore the many issues around food system transformation.
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting people’s food environments: a resource list on Food Systems and Nutrition responses
UNSCN. 2020
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN) has compiled a list of resources and key readings related to the COVID-19 crisis with a focus on nutrition and food systems.
UNSCN. 2020
The UN Standing Committee on Nutrition (UNSCN) has compiled a list of resources and key readings related to the COVID-19 crisis with a focus on nutrition and food systems.
COVID-19 Resources
ANH Academy; . 2020
The Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Academy shares COVID-19 resources related to food systems, including a living, open-access map of experiences, perspectives, opportunities and questions from researchers around the world.
ANH Academy; . 2020
The Agriculture, Nutrition, and Health Academy shares COVID-19 resources related to food systems, including a living, open-access map of experiences, perspectives, opportunities and questions from researchers around the world.
G-20 Agricultural Ministers vow to oppose measures disrupting food supply
G-20. 2020
The G20 Agricultural Ministers commit to guarding against disruptive measures in response to COVID-19 that could threaten food security and nutrition, especially for vulnerable populations. Their statement emphasizes that emergency measures should not create unnecessary barriers to trade or disruption to global food supply chains.
G-20. 2020
The G20 Agricultural Ministers commit to guarding against disruptive measures in response to COVID-19 that could threaten food security and nutrition, especially for vulnerable populations. Their statement emphasizes that emergency measures should not create unnecessary barriers to trade or disruption to global food supply chains.
COVID-19 - Potential Impact on the World's Poorest People
WFP. 2020
The World Food Programme (WFP) analyzes the economic and food security implications of the pandemic for the world’s poorest people.
WFP. 2020
The World Food Programme (WFP) analyzes the economic and food security implications of the pandemic for the world’s poorest people.
A mechanisms-based explanation of nutrition policy (dis)integration processes in Uganda
Namugumya, Brenda; Candel, Jeroen; Talsma, Elise F;Termeer, J.A.M. 2020
A Food Policy paper unpacks the mechanisms for nutrition policy integration to address malnutrition in Uganda and highlights four ways to mainstream nutrition in policy processes: (1) international policy promotion; (2) issue promotion by international actors; (3) issue promotion by domestic policy entrepreneurs; and (4) instrumental policy learning. Mechanisms to disintegrate policy processes are: leadership contestation and turf wars.
Namugumya, Brenda; Candel, Jeroen; Talsma, Elise F;Termeer, J.A.M. 2020
A Food Policy paper unpacks the mechanisms for nutrition policy integration to address malnutrition in Uganda and highlights four ways to mainstream nutrition in policy processes: (1) international policy promotion; (2) issue promotion by international actors; (3) issue promotion by domestic policy entrepreneurs; and (4) instrumental policy learning. Mechanisms to disintegrate policy processes are: leadership contestation and turf wars.
Inclusive food system transformations for healthy diets: National experiences with a global challenge
A4NH. 2020
A brief from the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) delves into the challenges to food systems in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Viet Nam to improve diets, and provides research and development priorities for inclusive food system transformation. The brief and accompanying blog complement IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report on building inclusive food systems.
A4NH. 2020
A brief from the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) delves into the challenges to food systems in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Viet Nam to improve diets, and provides research and development priorities for inclusive food system transformation. The brief and accompanying blog complement IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report on building inclusive food systems.
Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic for African economies and development
Chatham House. 2020
Chatham House. 2020
Virtual Event - COVID-19: Emerging problems and potential country-level responses
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI will host a virtual event on April 30 to look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI will host a virtual event on April 30 to look at what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity.
ECA Report: COVID-19 in Africa: Protecting Lives and Economies
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). 2020
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in a new report on the coronavirus pandemic, says over 300,000 Africans could lose their lives due to COVID-19. This, as the pandemic continues to impact on the Continent’s struggling economies whose growth is expected to slow down from 3.2 percent to 1.8 percent in a best-case scenario, pushing close to 27 million people into extreme poverty.
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). 2020
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in a new report on the coronavirus pandemic, says over 300,000 Africans could lose their lives due to COVID-19. This, as the pandemic continues to impact on the Continent’s struggling economies whose growth is expected to slow down from 3.2 percent to 1.8 percent in a best-case scenario, pushing close to 27 million people into extreme poverty.
IFPRI Insights: COVID-19 Special Issue (April 23)
IFPRI. 2020
The latest special issue of the IFPRI Insights newsletter highlights a series of new blog posts including discussions on the impacts on the COVID-19 nutritional crisis and its threats to global malnutrition, dietary quality, and maternal and child health. See IFPRI’s COVID-19 spotlight page for more blogs and resources.
IFPRI. 2020
The latest special issue
2020 Global Report on Food Crises
Global Network Against Food Crises. 2020
Conflict and insecurity are still the main drivers of food crises. COVID-19 may drive up hunger in the 55 countries that are home to 135 million acutely food-insecure people. The Global Network Against Food Crises released their annual report to tackle root causes of food crises and prevent a food catastrophe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Network Against Food Crises. 2020
Conflict and insecurity are still the main drivers of food crises. COVID-19 may drive up hunger in the 55 countries that are home to 135 million acutely food-insecure people. The Global Network Against Food Crises released their annual report to tackle root causes of food crises and prevent a food catastrophe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Event - Food Loss and Waste – Can we end it by 2030 while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic?
IFPRI. 2020
A virtual event featured experts who shared their efforts to reach the Sustainable Goal 2030 target on food loss and waste while dealing with COVID-19. The event was co-organized by IFPRI, Champions 12.3, the Embassy of Denmark in Washington DC, and World Resources Institute (WRI).
IFPRI. 2020
A virtual event featured experts who shared their efforts to reach the Sustainable Goal 2030 target on food loss and waste while dealing with COVID-19. The event was co-organized by IFPRI, Champions 12.3, the Embassy of Denmark in Washington DC, and World Resources Institute (WRI).
Impact of Ethiopia’s 2015 drought on child undernutrition
Hirvonen, Kalle; Sohnesen, Thomas Pave; Bundervoet, Tom. 2020
A World Development paper finds no evidence that the 2015 drought in Ethiopia led to a widespread increase in child undernutrition. However, chronic undernutrition rates increased in drought-exposed areas with a poor road network: this finding suggests that the country’s recent investments in road infrastructure may have contributed towards better resilience against droughts.
Hirvonen, Kalle; Sohnesen, Thomas Pave; Bundervoet, Tom. 2020
A World Development paper finds no evidence that the 2015 drought in Ethiopia led to a widespread increase in child undernutrition. However, chronic undernutrition rates increased in drought-exposed areas with a poor road network: this finding suggests that the country’s recent investments in road infrastructure may have contributed towards better resilience against droughts.
Early breastfeeding practices contribute to exclusive breastfeeding in Bangladesh, Vietnam and Ethiopia
Nguyen, Phuong H.; Kim, Sunny S.; Tran, Lan M.; Menon, Purnima; Frongillo, E.;. 2020
A Maternal and Child Nutrition journal article from IFPRI researchers find that interventions to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Ethiopia. They find that early breastfeeding practices influence exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). However, interventions aimed only at the initiation and early days of breastfeeding will be inadequate to promote exclusive breastfeeding.
Nguyen, Phuong H.; Kim, Sunny S.; Tran, Lan M.; Menon, Purnima; Frongillo, E.;. 2020
A Maternal and Child Nutrition journal article from IFPRI researchers find that interventions to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Ethiopia. They find that early breastfeeding practices influence exclusive breastfeeding (EBF). However, interventions aimed only at the initiation and early days of breastfeeding will be inadequate to promote exclusive breastfeeding.
New IFPRI COVID-19 page
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI launched a new webpage showcasing analyses from IFPRI researchers on COVID-19
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI launched a new webpage showcasing analyses from IFPRI researchers on COVID-19
Livelihoods, Coping, and Support during Covid-19 Crisis in Bangladesh
Rahman, Hossain Zillur; Matin, Imran. 2020
• A new phone survey in Bangladesh from BRAC and Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) shows that food expenditures dropped by about 25 percent and household consumption dropped by 47 percent in urban slums between February and April 2020. The survey highlights 3 areas of vulnerability: (1) income drop, (2) economic inactivity, and (3) reduced consumption
Rahman, Hossain Zillur; Matin, Imran. 2020
• A new phone survey in Bangladesh from BRAC and Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) shows that food expenditures dropped by about 25 percent and household consumption dropped by 47 percent in urban slums between February and April 2020. The survey highlights 3 areas of vulnerability: (1) income drop, (2) economic inactivity, and (3) reduced consumption
Displaced communities and food systems
Vos, Rob; Wilson, Julia. 2020
An IFPRI issue post examines how to integrate forcibly displaced and conflict-affected people into food systems.
Vos, Rob; Wilson, Julia. 2020
An IFPRI issue post examines how to integrate forcibly displaced and conflict-affected people into food systems.
IFAD fund launched to help prevent rural food crisis in wake of COVID-19
SUN Movement. 2020
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) committed US $40 million to help prevent rural food crises in wake of COVID-19. IFAD appeals to member states, foundations, and the private sector to raise at least US $200 million more.
SUN Movement. 2020
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) committed US $40 million to help prevent rural food crises in wake of COVID-19. IFAD appeals to member states, foundations, and the private sector to raise at least US $200 million more.
Virtual event: COVID-19 in Ethiopia
IFPRI. 2020
On May 14, IFPRI, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and Policy Studies Institute (PSI) will host a virtual event on COVID-19 and its impact on Ethiopia’s agri-food system, food security, and nutrition.
IFPRI. 2020
On May 14, IFPRI, the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and Policy Studies Institute (PSI) will host a virtual event on COVID-19 and its impact on Ethiopia’s agri-food system, food security, and nutrition.
IFPRI Insights
IFPRI. 2020
The latest special issue of the IFPRI Insights newsletter highlights new tools to track food trade and prices.
IFPRI. 2020
The latest special issue of the IFPRI Insights newsletter highlights new tools to track food trade and prices.
The impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on global poverty: Why Sub-Saharan Africa might be the region hardest hit
Mahler, Daniel Gerszon; Lakner, Christoph; Aguildar, R. Andres Castaneda; Wu, Haoyu. 2020
A blog post on the World Bank Blog warns that COVID-19 is likely to push 49 million people globally into extreme poverty in 2020, with 23 million estimated to be from sub-Saharan Africa and 16 million from South Asia.
Mahler, Daniel Gerszon; Lakner, Christoph; Aguildar, R. Andres Castaneda; Wu, Haoyu. 2020
A blog post
Research Talks Episode 5: Picturing a Better Crop Insurance
Kramer, Berber; Yosef, Sivan. 2020
Kramer, Berber; Yosef, Sivan. 2020
How nutrition can protect people’s health during COVID-19
Pate, Muhammad Ali; Van Nieuwkoop, Martien. 2020
Pate, Muhammad Ali; Van Nieuwkoop, Martien. 2020
Agricultural production diversity, dietary diversity and nutritional status: Panel data evidence from Tanzania
Chegere, Martin; Stage, Jesper. 2020
Chegere, Martin; Stage, Jesper. 2020
Insufficient fruit and veggie consumption
Mason d'Croz, Daniel; Bogard, Jessica; Sulser, Timothy; Cenacchi, Nicola; Dunston, Shahnila; Herrero, Mario; Wiebe, Keith D.;. 2020
Mason d'Croz, Daniel; Bogard, Jessica; Sulser, Timothy; Cenacchi, Nicola; Dunston, Shahnila; Herrero, Mario; Wiebe, Keith D.;. 2020
Event: Reimagining food systems
EAT; Rockefeller Foundation. 2020
The Rockefeller Foundation and EAT will host a virtual global dialogue on June 24 that brings diverse voices together to reimagine food systems in a post-COVID world. The event is free for all and you can register here.
EAT; Rockefeller Foundation. 2020
The Rockefeller Foundation and EAT will host a virtual global dialogue on June 24 that brings diverse voices together to reimagine food systems in a post-COVID world. The event is free for all and you can register here.
How are African governments responding to avert a COVID-19 hunger crisis?
CERES2030. 2020
• A Ceres2030 webinar on June 10 examines how African governments are responding to avert a COVID-19 hunger crisis and share insights on how the international community can support these efforts. Co-hosted by IFPRI, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and Cornell University, this event features Ministers from five African countries to share their experiences.
CERES2030. 2020
• A Ceres2030 webinar on June 10 examines how African governments are responding to avert a COVID-19 hunger crisis and share insights on how the international community can support these efforts. Co-hosted by IFPRI, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), and Cornell University, this event features Ministers from five African countries to share their experiences.
Empirical studies of factors associated with child malnutrition
Brown, Molly E.; Backer, David; Billing, Trey; White, Peter; Grace, Kathryn; Doocy, Shannon; Huth, Paul. 2020
A Food Security journal article identifies the relationships among child malnutrition and a wide range of factors, finding climate shocks and violent conflict as consistent predictors. These findings can aid advances in predictive modeling of the risks and severity of malnutrition crises and enhance the effectiveness of responses by both development and humanitarian communities.
Brown, Molly E.; Backer, David; Billing, Trey; White, Peter; Grace, Kathryn; Doocy, Shannon; Huth, Paul. 2020
A Food Security journal article identifies the relationships among child malnutrition and a wide range of factors, finding climate shocks and violent conflict as consistent predictors. These findings can aid advances in predictive modeling of the risks and severity of malnutrition crises and enhance the effectiveness of responses by both development and humanitarian communities.
China and Global Agricultural Policy Forum
CAAS and IFPRI. 2020
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and IFPRI held a launch event on June 3 of two critical reports: (1) The China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2020 (CASDR), which analyzes the agricultural industry conditions in China and the world, and (2) IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report, which highlights the need for inclusive food systems to meet global and domestic goals, including ending hunger and malnutrition.
CAAS and IFPRI. 2020
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and IFPRI held a launch event on June 3 of two critical reports: (1) The China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2020 (CASDR), which analyzes the agricultural industry conditions in China and the world, and (2) IFPRI’s 2020 Global Food Policy Report, which highlights the need for inclusive food systems to meet global and domestic goals, including ending hunger and malnutrition.
HarvestPlus 2019 Annual Report
HarvestPlus. 2020
The HarvestPlus 2019 Annual Report shows the positive impact of micronutrient-rich biofortified crops on health, livelihoods, and lives. HarvestPlus and partners facilitated the release of 27 biofortified crop varieties in 11 countries were released, bringing the total number of varieties released worldwide so far to 242 in 30 countries.
HarvestPlus. 2020
The HarvestPlus 2019 Annual Report shows the positive impact of micronutrient-rich biofortified crops on health, livelihoods, and lives. HarvestPlus and partners facilitated the release of 27 biofortified crop varieties in 11 countries were released, bringing the total number of varieties released worldwide so far to 242 in 30 countries.
Food Systems Dashboard webinar
2020
A webinar on the Food Systems Dashboard took place on June 4 to share how to use the data-driven tool to inform work on improving diets and nutrition. The Dashboard compiles information across the whole food system to assess and strengthen agriculture-nutrition linkages. In doing so, it can help decision makers understand their food systems, identify levers of change, and decide which ones to pull.
2020
A webinar on the Food Systems Dashboard took place on June 4 to share how to use the data-driven tool to inform work on improving diets and nutrition. The Dashboard compiles information across the whole food system to assess and strengthen agriculture-nutrition linkages. In doing so, it can help decision makers understand their food systems, identify levers of change, and decide which ones to pull.
Social Protection Responses to COVID-19
Gentinili, Ugo; Almenfi, Mohamed; Bubaker, Alsafi; Dale, Pamela; Lopez, Ana Veronica; Mujica, Canas; Ingrid, Veronica; Cordero, Rodrigo Ernesto Quintana; Zafar, Usama. 2020
Gentinili, Ugo; Almenfi, Mohamed; Bubaker, Alsafi; Dale, Pamela; Lopez, Ana Veronica; Mujica, Canas; Ingrid, Veronica; Cordero, Rodrigo Ernesto Quintana; Zafar, Usama. 2020
Virtual Event - How are food businesses coping with COVID-19 and its aftermath?
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI hosted a virtual event on how food businesses are coping—and innovating—during COVID-19. Experts discussed the challenges and opportunities for businesses along the food supply chain to provide livelihoods, safeguard workers, and meet food demand during the pandemic. See IFPRI’s COVID-19 webpage for more evidence, blogs, tools, and events.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI hosted a virtual event on how food businesses are coping—and innovating—during COVID-19. Experts discussed the challenges and opportunities for businesses along the food supply chain to provide livelihoods, safeguard workers, and meet food demand during the pandemic. See IFPRI’s COVID-19 webpage for more evidence, blogs, tools, and events.
Can children catch up from undernourishment?
Leroy, Jef L.; Frongillo, Edward A.; Dewan, Pragya; Black, Maureen; Waterland, Robert. 2020
Leroy, Jef L.; Frongillo, Edward A.; Dewan, Pragya; Black, Maureen; Waterland, Robert. 2020
UNICEF, WFP Launch Partnership to Help Fight Malnutrition in Ethiopia
ENA. 2020
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), and the Government of Ethiopia launched a new program to fight malnutrition. The three-year initiative aims to support Ethiopia in preventing acute malnutrition among children and mothers in 100 districts and promoting health and nutrition in 600 schools, with the goal of decreasing acute malnutrition to less than three percent by 2030.
ENA. 2020
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Food Programme (WFP), and the Government of Ethiopia launched a new program to fight malnutrition. The three-year initiative aims to support Ethiopia in preventing acute malnutrition among children and mothers in 100 districts and promoting health and nutrition in 600 schools, with the goal of decreasing acute malnutrition to less than three percent by 2030.
FAO-China SSC Programme to support desert locust crisis control
FAO. 2020
The FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme approved its first emergency project on desert locust crisis control. The project – with a budget of USD 2 million – aims to address the worst desert locust outbreak in decades, which ¬– combined with the impacts of COVID-19 – could have devastating consequences on livelihoods and food security. The project will be implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda, and Iran.
FAO. 2020
The FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) Programme approved its first emergency project on desert locust crisis control. The project – with a budget of USD 2 million – aims to address the worst desert locust outbreak in decades, which ¬– combined with the impacts of COVID-19 – could have devastating consequences on livelihoods and food security. The project will be implemented in Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, Uganda, and Iran.
Episode 6: The Power of Safety Nets in Egypt
IFPRI. 2020
In a new IFPRI podcast, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity and Social Protection Nivine El-Kabbag and IFPRI researchers share the story of how IFPRI collaborated with the government of Egypt to evaluate the country’s first national conditional cash transfer program. These research results had a powerful impact, prompting policymakers to allocate more funds for protecting the poor.
IFPRI. 2020
In a new IFPRI podcast, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity and Social Protection Nivine El-Kabbag and IFPRI researchers share the story of how IFPRI collaborated with the government of Egypt to evaluate the country’s first national conditional cash transfer program. These research results had a powerful impact, prompting policymakers to allocate more funds for protecting the poor.
Food security in uncertain times
Lancet Planetary Health. 2020
The latest volume of the Lancet Planetary Health journal warns that the complex COVID-19 pandemic is morphing into a food crisis which we must urgently avert and discusses wet markets, and planetary health, the vulnerabilities of small-scale fisheries to global market systems, and other key topics.
Lancet Planetary Health. 2020
The latest volume of the Lancet Planetary Health journal warns that the complex COVID-19 pandemic is morphing into a food crisis which we must urgently avert and discusses wet markets, and planetary health, the vulnerabilities of small-scale fisheries to global market systems, and other key topics.
Prepare food systems for a long-haul fight against COVID-19
Torero, Maximo;. 2020
Torero, Maximo;. 2020
Virtual Event - Hindsight is 2020: Reflecting on IFPRI’s ‘2020 Vision Initiative’
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI hosted a virtual event reflecting on its 2020 Vision Initiative. Launched in 1993, the initiative worked to develop and promote a shared vision to eradicate hunger and malnutrition while protecting the environment and to catalyze global action. The expert panel discussed specific elements of the initiative, its impacts, and where progress is still needed.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI hosted a virtual event reflecting on its 2020 Vision Initiative. Launched in 1993, the initiative worked to develop and promote a shared vision to eradicate hunger and malnutrition while protecting the environment and to catalyze global action. The expert panel discussed specific elements of the initiative, its impacts, and where progress is still needed.
COVID-19 and the promise of food system innovation
Hawkes, Corinna. 2020
Innovations driven by government, business, and communities have proliferated to enable food to get to people who need it in new ways. These innovations are critical to redesign and strengthen future food systems.
Hawkes, Corinna. 2020
Innovations driven by government, business, and communities have proliferated to enable food to get to people who need it in new ways. These innovations are critical to redesign and strengthen future food systems.
Social safety nets are crucial to the COVID-19 response. Some lessons to boost their effectiveness.
Gilligan, Daniel. 2020
• Evidence on social assistance programs provides a solid foundation for approaches to strengthen safety net designs during the COVID-19 pandemic. A blog post from IFPRI presents some lessons to boost the effectiveness of safety nets to abate and address the twin health and economic shocks of COVID-19.
Gilligan, Daniel. 2020
• Evidence on social assistance programs provides a solid foundation for approaches to strengthen safety net designs during the COVID-19 pandemic. A blog post from IFPRI presents some lessons to boost the effectiveness of safety nets to abate and address the twin health and economic shocks of COVID-19.
African Development Bank unveils strategy roadmap to safeguard food security against impacts of COVID-19
SUN Movement. 2020
A SUN Movement blog post details the African Development Bank’s new Feed Africa Response to COVID-19, a strategic roadmap to help African countries tackle COVID-19 related challenges to food security and nutrition.
SUN Movement. 2020
A SUN Movement blog post details the African Development Bank’s new Feed Africa Response to COVID-19, a strategic roadmap to help African countries tackle COVID-19 related challenges to food security and nutrition.
FIA Dialogues 2020
Food Industry Asia. 2020
Food Industry Asia (FIA) will host a series of free virtual dialogues on July 27-29 to address key issues around nutrition and health for Asia’s food industry like the protein challenge, healthier food, and sustainability. The dialogues will combine live webinars, pre-recorded material and exclusive interviews with senior executives and decision makers from across Asia and globally.
Food Industry Asia. 2020
Food Industry Asia (FIA) will host a series of free virtual dialogues on July 27-29 to address key issues around nutrition and health for Asia’s food industry like the protein challenge, healthier food, and sustainability. The dialogues will combine live webinars, pre-recorded material and exclusive interviews with senior executives and decision makers from across Asia and globally.
Should low-income countries decentralize their COVID-19 responses?
Kosec, Katrina; Mogues, Tewodaj;. 2020
An IFPRI blog post examines the pros and cons of decentralized approaches to battling COVID-19 in low-income countries.
Kosec, Katrina; Mogues, Tewodaj;. 2020
An IFPRI blog post examines the pros and cons of decentralized approaches to battling COVID-19 in low-income countries.
Sharing civil society experiences in adapting evidence-based advocacy
SNV. 2020
The Dutch Foreign Ministry, IFPRI and SNV held a virtual event on "Sharing civil society experiences adapting evidence-based advocacy" on July 15. The event gave civil society organizations the floor to share how they are using evidence to adapt to COVID-19 and to find innovative solutions for engaging with policymakers on key issues, including food security, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
SNV. 2020
The Dutch Foreign Ministry, IFPRI and SNV held a virtual event on "Sharing civil society experiences adapting evidence-based advocacy" on July 15. The event gave civil society organizations the floor to share how they are using evidence to adapt to COVID-19 and to find innovative solutions for engaging with policymakers on key issues, including food security, nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
Validation of 24‐h dietary recall for estimating nutrient intakes and adequacy in adolescents in Burkina Faso
Arsenault, Joanne E.; Moursi, Mourad; Olney, Deanna K.; Becquey, Elodie; Ganaba, Rasmane. 2020
A new journal article in Maternal and Child Nutrition validates the 24-hour dietary recall method in adolescents, finding that half of adolescents omitted foods in recalls, especially sweet or savory snacks, fruits and beverages, but the degree of underestimation is generally acceptable. The article finds that errors may be reduced with further training and targeted probing.
Arsenault, Joanne E.; Moursi, Mourad; Olney, Deanna K.; Becquey, Elodie; Ganaba, Rasmane. 2020
A new journal article in Maternal and Child Nutrition validates the 24-hour dietary recall method in adolescents, finding that half of adolescents omitted foods in recalls, especially sweet or savory snacks, fruits and beverages, but the degree of underestimation is generally acceptable. The article finds that errors may be reduced with further training and targeted probing.
Nutrition Exchange (NEX) South Asia: Improving the diets of young children
ENN. 2020
The Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) and UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) brought together a collection of nine articles from six South Asian countries in Nutrition Exchange (NEX) South Asia: Improving the diets of young children. The articles provide insight into what’s being done in each of these countries to improve complementary feeding, the challenges being faced, and the steps being taken to protect children from the negative impacts of poor diets on their growth and development.
ENN. 2020
The Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) and UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA) brought together a collection of nine articles from six South Asian countries in Nutrition Exchange (NEX) South Asia: Improving the diets of young children. The articles provide insight into what’s being done in each of these countries to improve complementary feeding, the challenges being faced, and the steps being taken to protect children from the negative impacts of poor diets on their growth and development.
SOFI 2020: The world is not on track to achieve Zero Hunger by 2030
FAO. 2020
The 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) delivers several urgent warnings: globally, hunger continues to rise, undernutrition persists, and overweight and obesity are growing
FAO. 2020
The 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) delivers several urgent warnings: globally, hunger continues to rise, undernutrition persists, and overweight and obesity are growing
Delivering for Nutrition in India
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI’s POSHAN program has extended its call for abstracts through July 25 for its virtual event on Delivering for Nutrition in India: Insights from Implementation Research. The event, which will be held in September, will bring together evidence that can inform and support current policy and program initiatives in India for improving maternal and child nutrition, with a special emphasis on implications for nutrition programming during times of crisis.
IFPRI. 2020
IFPRI’s POSHAN program has extended its call for abstracts through July 25 for its virtual event on Delivering for Nutrition in India: Insights from Implementation Research. The event, which will be held in September, will bring together evidence that can inform and support current policy and program initiatives in India for improving maternal and child nutrition, with a special emphasis on implications for nutrition programming during times of crisis.
New report: 27 countries heading for COVID-19-driven food crises
FAO. 2020
Analysis by FAO and World Food Programme (WFP) identifies 27 countries that are facing an impending COVID-19-driven food crises, as the pandemic's impacts aggravate pre-existing drivers of hunger.
FAO. 2020
Analysis by FAO and World Food Programme (WFP) identifies 27 countries that are facing an impending COVID-19-driven food crises, as the pandemic's impacts aggravate pre-existing drivers of hunger.
COVID-19 and resilience innovations in food supply chains
Reardon, Thomas; Swinnen, Jo. 2020
• In an IFPRI blog post, IFPRI director general Jo Swinnen and Tom Reardon of Michigan State University review a range of innovations developed by firms to keep international and domestic supply chains running during the pandemic, and make recommendations on how to ensure better post-crisis food supplies.
Reardon, Thomas; Swinnen, Jo. 2020
• In an IFPRI blog post, IFPRI director general Jo Swinnen and Tom Reardon of Michigan State University review a range of innovations developed by firms to keep international and domestic supply chains running during the pandemic, and make recommendations on how to ensure better post-crisis food supplies.
Fall Out of COVID-19 Severely Affects Food Security of Migrants in South America
WFP. 2020
• COVID-19 and its fallout are impacting the food security of two million migrants in South America. Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to register an alarming 269 percent rise in the number of people facing severe food insecurity compared to 2019.
WFP. 2020
• COVID-19 and its fallout are impacting the food security of two million migrants in South America. Latin America and the Caribbean is expected to register an alarming 269 percent rise in the number of people facing severe food insecurity compared to 2019.
FAO launches new COVID-19 Response and Recovery Program to “build back better”
FAO. 2020
In a new comprehensive program, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for an initial US $1.2 billion to prevent a global food emergency during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
FAO. 2020
In a new comprehensive program, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is calling for an initial US $1.2 billion to prevent a global food emergency during and after the COVID-19 crisis.
Nutrition in a Digital World
UNSCN. 2020
The 45th edition of UNSCN Nutrition examines the complexity of the digital world for improved nutrition. The report details opportunities and risks for digital technologies to impact nutrition
UNSCN. 2020
The 45th edition of UNSCN Nutrition examines the complexity of the digital world for improved nutrition. The report details opportunities and risks for digital technologies to impact nutrition
Child malnutrition and COVID-19: the time to act is now
Fore, Henrietta; Dongyu, Qu; Beasley, David; Ghebreyesus, Tedros. 2020
Fore, Henrietta; Dongyu, Qu; Beasley, David; Ghebreyesus, Tedros. 2020
FAO and PARLATINO join forces to promote responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in the face of the COVID-19 crisis
FAO. 2020
The Commission on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) and FAO have joined forces to promote increased responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in order to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The partnership aims to enable the policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional environments to mobilize these investments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
FAO. 2020
The Commission on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (PARLATINO) and FAO have joined forces to promote increased responsible investment in agriculture and food systems in order to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 crisis. The partnership aims to enable the policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional environments to mobilize these investments in Latin America and the Caribbean.
A research vision for food systems in the 2020s: Defying the status quo
Fanzo, Jessica; Covic, Namukolo; Dobermann, Achim; Henson, Spencer; Herrero, M.; Pingali, Prabhu; Staal, Steve. 2020
Fanzo, Jessica; Covic, Namukolo; Dobermann, Achim; Henson, Spencer; Herrero, M.; Pingali, Prabhu; Staal, Steve. 2020
Reducing trade barriers in Africa will enhance its food security
Bonuedi, Isaac; Kamasa, Kofi; Opoku, Eric Evans Osei. 2020
Bonuedi, Isaac; Kamasa, Kofi; Opoku, Eric Evans Osei. 2020
Kenya launches new nutrition measures
Scaling Up Nutrition Movement. 2020
New nutrition policies include the Kenya Nutrition Action Plan (KNAP)
Scaling Up Nutrition Movement. 2020
New nutrition policies include the Kenya Nutrition Action Plan (KNAP)
Feeding a Hungry Planet: Agriculture, Nutrition and Sustainability
SDG Academy. 2019
SDG Academy offers free course on agriculture, nutrition, and sustainability launching February 11, 2019.
SDG Academy. 2019
SDG Academy offers free course on agriculture, nutrition, and sustainability launching February 11, 2019.
Engaging the business community for the SDGs
IFPRI; GAIN; GNR; SUN; Wageningen University & Research; WBCSD. 2019
World Economic Forum side event engages the business community on how it can invest, partner, catalyze, and support acceleration to end hunger and malnutrition.
IFPRI; GAIN; GNR; SUN; Wageningen University & Research; WBCSD. 2019
World Economic Forum side event engages the business community on how it can invest, partner, catalyze, and support acceleration to end hunger and malnutrition.
Agricultural investments and hunger in Africa modeling potential contributions to SDG2 – Zero Hunger
Mason-D'Croz, Daniel; Sulser, Timothy B.; Wiebe, Keith; Rosegrant, Mark W.; Lowder, Sarah K.; Nin-Pratt, Alejandro; Willenbockel, Dirk; Robinson, Sherman; Zhu, Tingju; Cenacchi, Nicola; Dunston, Shahnila; Robertson, Richard D.. 2019
Study finds that climate change could put an additional 16 million people at risk of hunger in Africa by 2030, but investment in agriculture could more than compensate for climate change’s negative effects.
Mason-D'Croz, Daniel; Sulser, Timothy B.; Wiebe, Keith; Rosegrant, Mark W.; Lowder, Sarah K.; Nin-Pratt, Alejandro; Willenbockel, Dirk; Robinson, Sherman; Zhu, Tingju; Cenacchi, Nicola; Dunston, Shahnila; Robertson, Richard D.. 2019
Study finds that climate change could put an additional 16 million people at risk of hunger in Africa by 2030, but investment in agriculture could more than compensate for climate change’s negative effects.
Food in the Anthropocene: the EAT–Lancet Commission on healthy diets from sustainable food systems
Willett, Walter; Rockström, Johan; Loken, Brent; Springmann, Marco; Lang, Tim; Vermeulen, Sonja; Garnett, Tara; Tilman, David; DeClerck, Fabrice; Wood, Amanda; Jonell, Malin; Clark, Michael; Gordon, Line J; Fanzo, Jessica; Hawkes, Corinna; Zurayk, Rami; Rivera, Juan A; De Vries, Wim; Sibanda, Lindiwe Majele; Afshin, Ashkan; Chaudhary, Abhishek; Herrero, Mario; Agustina, Rina; Branca, Francesco; Lartey, Anna; Fan, Shenggen; Crona, Beatrice; Fox, Elizabeth; Bignet, Victoria; Troell, Max; Lindahl, Therese; Singh, Sudhvir; Cornell, Sarah E; Reddy, K Srinath; Narain, Sunita; Nishtar, Sania; Murray, Christopher J L. 2019
Review by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health outlines how to sustainably feed a future population of 10 billion people a healthy diet.
Willett, Walter; Rockström, Johan; Loken, Brent; Springmann, Marco; Lang, Tim; Vermeulen, Sonja; Garnett, Tara; Tilman, David; DeClerck, Fabrice; Wood, Amanda; Jonell, Malin; Clark, Michael; Gordon, Line J; Fanzo, Jessica; Hawkes, Corinna; Zurayk, Rami; Rivera, Juan A; De Vries, Wim; Sibanda, Lindiwe Majele; Afshin, Ashkan; Chaudhary, Abhishek; Herrero, Mario; Agustina, Rina; Branca, Francesco; Lartey, Anna; Fan, Shenggen; Crona, Beatrice; Fox, Elizabeth; Bignet, Victoria; Troell, Max; Lindahl, Therese; Singh, Sudhvir; Cornell, Sarah E; Reddy, K Srinath; Narain, Sunita; Nishtar, Sania; Murray, Christopher J L. 2019
Review by the EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health outlines how to sustainably feed a future population of 10 billion people a healthy diet.
How Can Advocacy Enhance Implementation Science in Nutrition?
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition. 2019
Join the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition’s webinar on February 15 discussing how advocacy can enhance implementation science in nutrition.
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition. 2019
Join the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition’s webinar on February 15 discussing how advocacy can enhance implementation science in nutrition.
Soda industry influence on obesity science and policy in China
Greenhalgh, Susan . 2019
As Coca-Cola’s influence in China increased from 1999 to 2015, the country’s obesity science and policy shifted toward physical activity according to a study in the Journal of Public Health Policy. The study shows that this shift aligned with Coca Cola’s message that it is activity, not diet, that matters-a claim few public health scholars accept.
Greenhalgh, Susan . 2019
As Coca-Cola’s influence in China increased from 1999 to 2015, the country’s obesity science and policy shifted toward physical activity according to a study in the Journal of Public Health Policy. The study shows that this shift aligned with Coca Cola’s message that it is activity, not diet, that matters-a claim few public health scholars accept.
Does providing agricultural and nutrition information to both men and women improve household food security? Evidence from Malawi
Ragasa, Catherine; Aberman, Noora-Lisa; Mingote, Cristina Alvarez. 2019
Food insecurity is highest in households headed by sole male adults and sole female adults finds a study in Global Food Security that examines household food security in Malawi. In dual-headed households, joint access to information is a more powerful driver of food security than women's access alone.
Ragasa, Catherine; Aberman, Noora-Lisa; Mingote, Cristina Alvarez. 2019
Food insecurity is highest in households headed by sole male adults and sole female adults finds a study in Global Food Security that examines household food security in Malawi. In dual-headed households, joint access to information is a more powerful driver of food security than women's access alone.
VIDEO: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CONFERENCE
IFPRI; FAO. 2019
A highlights video from the Bangkok conference features key moments from the three days of talks exploring the challenges we face, the opportunities for progress, and the resolve of the global community to accelerate the end of hunger and malnutrition.
IFPRI; FAO. 2019
A highlights video from the Bangkok conference features key moments from the three days of talks exploring the challenges we face, the opportunities for progress, and the resolve of the global community to accelerate the end of hunger and malnutrition.
Webinar: Climate resilience and job prospects for young people in agriculture
PIM. 2019
Webinar on February 7 will explore the impact of climate change on agri-food system livelihood opportunities for young people.
PIM. 2019
Webinar on February 7 will explore the impact of climate change on agri-food system livelihood opportunities for young people.
The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet Commission report
Swinburn, Boyd A.; Kraak, Vivica I.; Allender, Steven; Atkins, Vincent J.; Baker, Phillip I.; Bogard, Jessica R.; Brinsden, Hannah; Calvillo, Alejandro; De Schutter, Olivier; Devarajan, Raji; Ezzati, Majid; Friel, Sharon; Goenka, Shifalika; Hammond, Ross A.; Hastings, Gerard; Hawkes, Corinna; Herrero, Mario; Hovmand, Peter S.; Howden, Mark; Jaacks, Lindsay M.; Kapetanaki, Ariadne B.; Kasman, Matt; Kuhnlein, Harriet V.; Kumanyika, Shiriki K.; Larijani, Bagher; Lobstein, Tim; Long, Michael W.; Matsudo, Victor K. R.; Mills, Susanna D. H.; Morgan, Gareth; Morshed, Alexandra; Nece, Patricia M.; Pan, An; Patterson, David W.; Sacks, Gary; Shekar, Meera; Simmons, Geoff L.; Smit, Warren; Tootee, Ali; Vandevijvere, Stefanie; Waterlander, Wilma E.; Wolfenden, Luke; Dietz, William H.. 2019
Report by the Lancet Commission on the Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change urges for a radical rethinking to address these overlapping challenges.
Swinburn, Boyd A.; Kraak, Vivica I.; Allender, Steven; Atkins, Vincent J.; Baker, Phillip I.; Bogard, Jessica R.; Brinsden, Hannah; Calvillo, Alejandro; De Schutter, Olivier; Devarajan, Raji; Ezzati, Majid; Friel, Sharon; Goenka, Shifalika; Hammond, Ross A.; Hastings, Gerard; Hawkes, Corinna; Herrero, Mario; Hovmand, Peter S.; Howden, Mark; Jaacks, Lindsay M.; Kapetanaki, Ariadne B.; Kasman, Matt; Kuhnlein, Harriet V.; Kumanyika, Shiriki K.; Larijani, Bagher; Lobstein, Tim; Long, Michael W.; Matsudo, Victor K. R.; Mills, Susanna D. H.; Morgan, Gareth; Morshed, Alexandra; Nece, Patricia M.; Pan, An; Patterson, David W.; Sacks, Gary; Shekar, Meera; Simmons, Geoff L.; Smit, Warren; Tootee, Ali; Vandevijvere, Stefanie; Waterlander, Wilma E.; Wolfenden, Luke; Dietz, William H.. 2019
Report by the Lancet Commission on the Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change urges for a radical rethinking to address these overlapping challenges.
Nutrition Exchange: January 2019 - Issue 11
Emergency Nutrition Network. 2019
Issue 11 of the Emergency Nutrition Network’s Nutrition Exchange features ten country articles that focus on nutrition networks and coordination for scaling up nutrition.
Emergency Nutrition Network. 2019
Issue 11 of the Emergency Nutrition Network’s Nutrition Exchange features ten country articles that focus on nutrition networks and coordination for scaling up nutrition.
The Global Risks Report 2019
World Economic Forum; . 2019
Environmental risks dominate the most likely and impactful risks in the Global Risks Perception Survey that informs the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Risks Report: extreme weather and climate-change policy failures are seen as the gravest threats over a ten-year horizon.
World Economic Forum; . 2019
Environmental risks dominate the most likely and impactful risks in the Global Risks Perception Survey that informs the World Economic Forum’s 2019 Global Risks Report: extreme weather and climate-change policy failures are seen as the gravest threats over a ten-year horizon.
Healthy diets and sustainable food systems for all: A differentiated approach for animal-sourced foods (ASFs)
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
The world will require a differentiated approach in developing countries and poor populations to achieve the healthy and sustainable diets called for in the recent EAT-Lancet Commission report. Read IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan’s latest blog post that explores how increasing accessibility and affordability of healthy and nutritious food will be key.
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
The world will require a differentiated approach in developing countries and poor populations to achieve the healthy and sustainable diets called for in the recent EAT-Lancet Commission report. Read IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan’s latest blog post that explores how increasing accessibility and affordability of healthy and nutritious food will be key.
Transforming Food Systems to Deliver Healthy, Sustainable Diets : The View from the World’s Science Academies
IFPRI; InterAcademy Partnership;. 2019
On February 14, IFPRI and the InterAcademy Partnership-a global network of science academies-will host a seminar to share perspectives from regional networks of science academies on the challenges facing food and nutrition security and agriculture today. Speakers will explore mutual interests in increasing the sciences’ contribution to informed policy development, innovation, and practice.
IFPRI; InterAcademy Partnership;. 2019
On February 14, IFPRI and the InterAcademy Partnership-a global network of science academies-will host a seminar to share perspectives from regional networks of science academies on the challenges facing food and nutrition security and agriculture today. Speakers will explore mutual interests in increasing the sciences’ contribution to informed policy development, innovation, and practice.
Accelerating the end of hunger and malnutrition: A global event: Synopsis
IFPRI. 2019
The IFPRI-FAO global event explored a wealth of proven and potential accelerators to end hunger and malnutrition. Dive into the synopsis, which covers key topics from the wide-ranging exchanges on how to accelerate progress.
IFPRI. 2019
The IFPRI-FAO global event explored a wealth of proven and potential accelerators to end hunger and malnutrition. Dive into the synopsis, which covers key topics from the wide-ranging exchanges on how to accelerate progress.
Household and child nutrition outcomes among the time and income poor in rural Bangladesh
Seymour, Greg; Masuda, Yuta J.; Williams, Jason; Schneider, Kate. 2019
A study of the relationships between time and income poverty and nutrition in Bangladesh finds: (1) greater income is consistently related to better nutrition; (2) the connection between time poverty and nutrition is largely tenuous; (3) when income is low, time poverty may improve nutrition; and (4) women’s empowerment may improve nutrition, but only when income is high.
Seymour, Greg; Masuda, Yuta J.; Williams, Jason; Schneider, Kate. 2019
A study of the relationships between time and income poverty and nutrition in Bangladesh finds: (1) greater income is consistently related to better nutrition; (2) the connection between time poverty and nutrition is largely tenuous; (3) when income is low, time poverty may improve nutrition; and (4) women’s empowerment may improve nutrition, but only when income is high.
Introducing Data Science for Social Impact
Shah, Rajiv J. . 2019
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced a joint, $50-million investment over five years to build the field of data science for social impact. The collaboration will kick off with a $20-million investment in DataKind, a global non-profit that connects data science talent with social organizations.
Shah, Rajiv J. . 2019
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced a joint, $50-million investment over five years to build the field of data science for social impact. The collaboration will kick off with a $20-million investment in DataKind, a global non-profit that connects data science talent with social organizations.
2018 Africa Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition
FAO; ECA. 2019
FAO and UN Economic Commission for Africa report finds hunger in Africa continues to rise in 2018 after many years of decline threatening the continent's efforts to meet SDG2.
FAO; ECA. 2019
FAO and UN Economic Commission for Africa report finds hunger in Africa continues to rise in 2018 after many years of decline threatening the continent's efforts to meet SDG2.
Event: Agriculture for Improved Nutrition: Seizing the Momentum
IFPRI. 2019
On February 28, IFPRI will host the launch of a new book reviewing the latest evidence, intervention results, and recent national policy experiences of bringing agriculture and nutrition closer together.
IFPRI. 2019
On February 28, IFPRI will host the launch of a new book reviewing the latest evidence, intervention results, and recent national policy experiences of bringing agriculture and nutrition closer together.
Special Issue: Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia
Gillespie, Stuart; Bhavani, RV; Dangour, Alan; Poole, Nigel; van den Bold, Mara. 2019
A special issue of the journal Food Policy presents findings from five years of research under the Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) program.
Gillespie, Stuart; Bhavani, RV; Dangour, Alan; Poole, Nigel; van den Bold, Mara. 2019
A special issue of the journal Food Policy presents findings from five years of research under the Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) program.
What Went Wrong? Perspectives on Failed Aid
Devex. 2019
What Went Wrong, a citizen journalism project, collaborated with Devex to produce six investigative stories from Kenya exploring why some development interventions failed to deliver. The series, which includes stories on cash transfer programs and distribution of nutrition supplements, aims to help organizations examine and learn from mistakes.
Devex. 2019
What Went Wrong, a citizen journalism project, collaborated with Devex to produce six investigative stories from Kenya exploring why some development interventions failed to deliver. The series, which includes stories on cash transfer programs and distribution of nutrition supplements, aims to help organizations examine and learn from mistakes.
EAT-Lancet Commission Report Launch in Bangladesh
IFPRI; EAT; GAIN. 2019
On February 13, IFPRI, EAT, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition hosted the Bangladesh launch of the EAT-Lancet Commission report on healthy diets from sustainable food systems. The event focused on how the report’s key messages apply to the Bangladesh context including issues related to micronutrient deficiencies, government policies and investment, and the role of markets.
IFPRI; EAT; GAIN. 2019
On February 13, IFPRI, EAT, and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition hosted the Bangladesh launch of the EAT-Lancet Commission report on healthy diets from sustainable food systems. The event focused on how the report’s key messages apply to the Bangladesh context including issues related to micronutrient deficiencies, government policies and investment, and the role of markets.
African Union Commission and African Development Bank launch scorecard to track nutrition progress
African Development Bank. 2019
The African Union, African Development Bank, and global partners launched the Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard to raise awareness and reinforce commitments to help end malnutrition.
African Development Bank. 2019
The African Union, African Development Bank, and global partners launched the Continental Nutrition Accountability Scorecard to raise awareness and reinforce commitments to help end malnutrition.
Exposure to Livestock Feces and Water Quality, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Conditions among Caregivers and Young Children: Formative Research in Rural Burkina Faso
Ngure, Francis; Gelli, Aulo; Becquey, Elodie; Ganaba, Rasmané; Headey, Derek; Huybregts, Lieven; Pedehombga, Abdoulaye; Sanou, Armande; Traore, Abdoulaye; Zongo, Florence; Zongrone, Amanda. 2019
A study published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene examines exposure to livestock feces-which presents serious health risks-among young children and caregivers in Burkina Faso. The authors find that the presence of poultry and other livestock feces where children frequently sit or crawl is widespread, as are poor handwashing practices and child feces disposal. They appeal to urgently adapt conventional WASH and livestock interventions to reduce the exposure of infants and young children to livestock feces.
Ngure, Francis; Gelli, Aulo; Becquey, Elodie; Ganaba, Rasmané; Headey, Derek; Huybregts, Lieven; Pedehombga, Abdoulaye; Sanou, Armande; Traore, Abdoulaye; Zongo, Florence; Zongrone, Amanda. 2019
A study published in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene examines exposure to livestock feces-which presents serious health risks-among young children and caregivers in Burkina Faso. The authors find that the presence of poultry and other livestock feces where children frequently sit or crawl is widespread, as are poor handwashing practices and child feces disposal. They appeal to urgently adapt conventional WASH and livestock interventions to reduce the exposure of infants and young children to livestock feces.
Our 2019 Annual Letter
Gates, Bill; Gates, Melinda. 2019
In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates highlight nine surprises-worrying and inspiring-that are prodding them to action. Among the issues they feature are the growing number of young people in Africa, how data can be sexist, and the potential power of mobile phones for the world’s poorest women.
Gates, Bill; Gates, Melinda. 2019
In their annual letter, Bill and Melinda Gates highlight nine surprises-worrying and inspiring-that are prodding them to action. Among the issues they feature are the growing number of young people in Africa, how data can be sexist, and the potential power of mobile phones for the world’s poorest women.
Why empowering young people is key to ending global hunger and malnutrition
DELGADO, ROSE JADE EUGENIE. 2019
In an IFPRI blog post, Rose Jade Eugenie Delgado of the Global Youth Leaders for Nutrition Program calls on organizations to involve and support young people in global efforts to end hunger and malnutrition. She shares examples of how she and her fellow Youth Leaders are already making a difference in their countries around the world.
DELGADO, ROSE JADE EUGENIE. 2019
In an IFPRI blog post, Rose Jade Eugenie Delgado of the Global Youth Leaders for Nutrition Program calls on organizations to involve and support young people in global efforts to end hunger and malnutrition. She shares examples of how she and her fellow Youth Leaders are already making a difference in their countries around the world.
The State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture
FAO. 2019
FAO’s first State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture report finds that many key components of the biodiversity that underpins our food systems are in decline.
FAO. 2019
FAO’s first State of the World’s Biodiversity for Food and Agriculture report finds that many key components of the biodiversity that underpins our food systems are in decline.
Agriculture for improved nutrition: Seizing the momentum
Fan, Shenggen, ed.; Yosef, Sivan, ed.; Pandya-Lorch, Rajul, ed.;. 2019
New IFPRI and CABI book reviews the latest findings, intervention results, and recent policy experiences from countries that are forging the agriculture and nutrition sectors closer together.
Fan, Shenggen, ed.; Yosef, Sivan, ed.; Pandya-Lorch, Rajul, ed.;. 2019
New IFPRI and CABI book reviews the latest findings, intervention results, and recent policy experiences from countries that are forging the agriculture and nutrition sectors closer together.
4th International Congress Hidden Hunger: Hidden hunger and the transformation of food systems: How to combat the double burden of malnutrition?
University of Hohenheim. 2019
The 4th International Congress on Hidden Hunger focused on the double burden of malnutrition, discussing the underlying causes and consequences as well as innovative strategies to combat it.
University of Hohenheim. 2019
The 4th International Congress on Hidden Hunger focused on the double burden of malnutrition, discussing the underlying causes and consequences as well as innovative strategies to combat it.
The impact of reducing dietary aflatoxin exposure on child linear growth: a cluster randomised controlled trial in Kenya
Hoffman, Vivian; Jones, Kelly M.; Leroy, Jef L.;. 2019
Study finds that reducing aflatoxin contamination in food consumed by children does reduce serum aflatoxin levels in their blood but does not seem to affect stunting.
Hoffman, Vivian; Jones, Kelly M.; Leroy, Jef L.;. 2019
Study finds that reducing aflatoxin contamination in food consumed by children does reduce serum aflatoxin levels in their blood but does not seem to affect stunting.
Tackling food insecurity at the urban level - turning global commitments into local realities
FAO. 2019
FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva calls on cities to redouble efforts to turn global commitments on food security, nutrition and climate change, into local realities.
FAO. 2019
FAO Director General José Graziano da Silva calls on cities to redouble efforts to turn global commitments on food security, nutrition and climate change, into local realities.
Why irrigation is key to feeding Africa south of the Sahara's growing population
Ringler, Claudia;. 2019
An IFPRI blog post explores the critical role that sustainable drylands irrigation will play in feeding the growing population of Africa south of the Sahara, a region that is adding more than 1 billion people over the next 30 years.
Ringler, Claudia;. 2019
An IFPRI blog post explores the critical role that sustainable drylands irrigation will play in feeding the growing population of Africa south of the Sahara, a region that is adding more than 1 billion people over the next 30 years.
Benin: World Bank Provides $50 Million to Support Early Years Nutrition and Child Development
World Bank. 2019
The World Bank approved a grant of $50 million to support the government of Benin’s efforts to reduce stunting and improve early childhood development outcomes in children under five years of age. The project will include interventions for parenting education and early learning, primary school feeding, and support to improve policy and multisectoral coordination.
World Bank. 2019
The World Bank approved a grant of $50 million to support the government of Benin’s efforts to reduce stunting and improve early childhood development outcomes in children under five years of age. The project will include interventions for parenting education and early learning, primary school feeding, and support to improve policy and multisectoral coordination.
Reducing Food Loss and Waste – Making it Personal
IFPRI; Stop Wasting Food / Selina Juul; World Resources Institute; Champions 12.3; Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC. 2019
An astounding one-third of all food is lost or wasted between farm and fork. IFPRI, Stop Wasting Food / Selina Juul, World Resources Institute, Champions 12.3, and the Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC are co-organizing an event on March 12 to understand what people-from farmers to consumers-can do to address this challenge.
IFPRI; Stop Wasting Food / Selina Juul; World Resources Institute; Champions 12.3; Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC. 2019
An astounding one-third of all food is lost or wasted between farm and fork. IFPRI, Stop Wasting Food / Selina Juul, World Resources Institute, Champions 12.3, and the Embassy of Denmark in Washington, DC are co-organizing an event on March 12 to understand what people-from farmers to consumers-can do to address this challenge.
AFRICAN CONSUMERS NEED MORE INVESTMENT IN FOOD SAFETY TO TACKLE HIGH HUMAN COST OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, NEW GFSP REPORT FINDS
Global Food Safety Partnership. 2019
More than half of donor funded food safety initiatives in Africa south of the Sahara are focused on overseas markets, with less than half on domestic consumers, according to a report from the Global Food Safety Partnership that analyzed over 500 projects and activities. The focus on food safety for exports comes with a cost for Africans-the continent suffers the world’s worst levels of food safety, causing human capital losses of an estimated $16.7 billion per year.
Global Food Safety Partnership. 2019
More than half of donor funded food safety initiatives in Africa south of the Sahara are focused on overseas markets, with less than half on domestic consumers, according to a report from the Global Food Safety Partnership that analyzed over 500 projects and activities. The focus on food safety for exports comes with a cost for Africans-the continent suffers the world’s worst levels of food safety, causing human capital losses of an estimated $16.7 billion per year.
IFPRI Director General, Dr Shenggen Fan, joins a Global Panel
IFPRI. 2019
The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition welcomes Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, as new Panel Member. The Global Panel works to strengthen the evidence-base for action on nutrition and promote opportunities for agriculture and food systems to contribute to progress.
IFPRI. 2019
The Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition welcomes Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, as new Panel Member. The Global Panel works to strengthen the evidence-base for action on nutrition and promote opportunities for agriculture and food systems to contribute to progress.
2019 Global Food Policy Report launch
IFPRI. 2019
IFPRI’s 2019 Global Food Policy Report launches March 27. The report highlights the urgent need for rural revitalization to address the persistence of many challenges in rural areas.
IFPRI. 2019
IFPRI’s 2019 Global Food Policy Report launches March 27. The report highlights the urgent need for rural revitalization to address the persistence of many challenges in rural areas.
Perspective: What Does Stunting Really Mean? A Critical Review of the Evidence
Leroy, Jef L; Frongillo, Edward A. 2019
A review of evidence examines the misperceptions about the meaning of linear growth retardation and stunting as attention to these outcomes has increased over the past decade.
Leroy, Jef L; Frongillo, Edward A. 2019
A review of evidence examines the misperceptions about the meaning of linear growth retardation and stunting as attention to these outcomes has increased over the past decade.
From Scarcity to Security: Managing Water for a Nutritious Food Future
Chicago Council on Global Affairs;. 2019
The Global Food Security Symposium 2019 organized by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will take place March 20-21 in Washington, D.C.
Chicago Council on Global Affairs;. 2019
The Global Food Security Symposium 2019 organized by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs will take place March 20-21 in Washington, D.C.
Accelerating progress for complementary feeding in Kenya: Key government actions and the way forward
Ahoya, Brenda; Kavle, Justine A.; Straubinger, Sarah; Gathi, Constance M.. 2019
A case study of efforts to improve complementary feeding in Kenya provides lessons and recommendations for future programming.
Ahoya, Brenda; Kavle, Justine A.; Straubinger, Sarah; Gathi, Constance M.. 2019
A case study of efforts to improve complementary feeding in Kenya provides lessons and recommendations for future programming.
Systematic review of use and interpretation of dietary diversity indicators in nutrition-sensitive agriculture literature
Verger, Eric O.; Ballard, Terri J.; Dop, Marie Claude; Martin-Prevela, Yves. 2019
A review of the use and interpretation of indicators for food group dietary diversity finds that most studies based on individual level indicators were consistent with published guidance, while many of the studies measuring households’ dietary diversity were not. The authors call for harmonizing the use and interpretation of these indicators to enhance comparability across studies and allow meta-analyses of the association between agriculture and food security or nutrition.
Verger, Eric O.; Ballard, Terri J.; Dop, Marie Claude; Martin-Prevela, Yves. 2019
A review of the use and interpretation of indicators for food group dietary diversity finds that most studies based on individual level indicators were consistent with published guidance, while many of the studies measuring households’ dietary diversity were not. The authors call for harmonizing the use and interpretation of these indicators to enhance comparability across studies and allow meta-analyses of the association between agriculture and food security or nutrition.
Iron Works: HarvestPlus and Partners Improve Lives with Iron-Biofortified Crops
HarvestPlus. 2019
Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient challenge in the world and is particularly damaging to women and children. The Iron Works campaign raises awareness about this problem and shows how HarvestPlus is addressing it through nutritious biofortified foods.
HarvestPlus. 2019
Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient challenge in the world and is particularly damaging to women and children. The Iron Works campaign raises awareness about this problem and shows how HarvestPlus is addressing it through nutritious biofortified foods.
Water, Sanitation, and Child Health: Evidence From Subnational Panel Data in 59 Countries
Headey, Derek; Palloni, Giordano. 2019
A study of water, sanitation, and child health across 59 countries finds that water piped into the home predicts reductions in child stunting. However, the association between improved water access and other outcomes is not strong. Improvements in sanitation predict large reductions in diarrhea prevalence and child mortality but are not associated with changes in stunting or wasting.
Headey, Derek; Palloni, Giordano. 2019
A study of water, sanitation, and child health across 59 countries finds that water piped into the home predicts reductions in child stunting. However, the association between improved water access and other outcomes is not strong. Improvements in sanitation predict large reductions in diarrhea prevalence and child mortality but are not associated with changes in stunting or wasting.
Global Challenges to Food Security
SOAS University of London. 2019
SOAS University of London is hosting a Summer School on Global Challenges to Food Security in London from July 22-August 9. Participants will study theoretical aspects and debates, case studies, and critical methods around the areas of 1) global food-, nutrition-, and health-related challenges; 2) globalized food systems and implications for nutrition and health; and 3) policy responses to hunger, malnutrition, and poor health.
SOAS University of London. 2019
SOAS University of London is hosting a Summer School on Global Challenges to Food Security in London from July 22-August 9. Participants will study theoretical aspects and debates, case studies, and critical methods around the areas of 1) global food-, nutrition-, and health-related challenges; 2) globalized food systems and implications for nutrition and health; and 3) policy responses to hunger, malnutrition, and poor health.
POLICY SEMINAR: Food Markets and Nutrition in the Developing World: Results from ARENA II
IFPRI. 2019
On March 18, IFPRI hosted a policy seminar presenting innovative new research on food markets and nutrition from the ARENA-II (Advancing Research on Nutrition and Agriculture) project-including cross-country studies of the costs of nutritious foods and nutritious diets as a whole, and case studies of fish, dairy, and poultry products.
IFPRI. 2019
On March 18, IFPRI hosted a policy seminar presenting innovative new research on food markets and nutrition from the ARENA-II (Advancing Research on Nutrition and Agriculture) project-including cross-country studies of the costs of nutritious foods and nutritious diets as a whole, and case studies of fish, dairy, and poultry products.
FAO and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition to scale up joint efforts targeting healthy diets
FAO. 2019
FAO and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition have signed a partnership agreement that aims to enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems through country-level policy support and increased engagement of the private sector in supporting small and medium enterprises to bring more nutritious foods to market.
FAO. 2019
FAO and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition have signed a partnership agreement that aims to enable inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems through country-level policy support and increased engagement of the private sector in supporting small and medium enterprises to bring more nutritious foods to market.
Growing agriculture-nutrition community points the way to achieving SDG2 by 2030
Fan, Shenggen; Yosef, Sivan; Pandya-Lorch, Rajul;. 2019
The number of undernourished people around the world has increased in recent years, but a growing community of researchers, policymakers, and program implementers has been working to reverse this trend through the vast potential of agriculture to improve nutrition. The second blog in a three-part series accompanying the release of Agriculture for Improved Nutrition: Seizing the Momentum highlights snapshots of the progress made by the agriculture-nutrition community during the past decade.
Fan, Shenggen; Yosef, Sivan; Pandya-Lorch, Rajul;. 2019
The number of undernourished people around the world has increased in recent years, but a growing community of researchers, policymakers, and program implementers has been working to reverse this trend through the vast potential of agriculture to improve nutrition. The second blog in a three-part series accompanying the release of Agriculture for Improved Nutrition: Seizing the Momentum highlights snapshots of the progress made by the agriculture-nutrition community during the past decade.
Global Dietary Data Video - English Version
Intake. 2019
A short video highlights how dietary data can be used to inform evidence-based nutrition and agriculture policies and programs in low- and middle-income countries.
Intake. 2019
A short video highlights how dietary data can be used to inform evidence-based nutrition and agriculture policies and programs in low- and middle-income countries.
From Scarcity to Security: Managing Water for a Nutritious Food Future
Rosegrant, Mark W.;. 2019
Chicago Council on Global Affairs report examines how the world can best grow the food that we need to feed a rapidly growing, urbanizing world in the face of increasing water insecurity.
Rosegrant, Mark W.;. 2019
Chicago Council on Global Affairs report examines how the world can best grow the food that we need to feed a rapidly growing, urbanizing world in the face of increasing water insecurity.
The Implementation Science Initiative: Identifying and Addressing Bottlenecks within Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation Programs in Kenya and Uganda
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition;. 2019
On April 17, the Implementation Science Initiative project team will present their experience applying the principles of implementation science to iron-folic acid supplementation programs in Kenya and Uganda. The webinar is organized by the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition.
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition;. 2019
On April 17, the Implementation Science Initiative project team will present their experience applying the principles of implementation science to iron-folic acid supplementation programs in Kenya and Uganda. The webinar is organized by the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition.
2019 Global Food Policy Report
IFPRI. 2019
IFPRI’s 2019 Global Food Policy Report explores the potential of rural revitalization to improve rural lives and meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
IFPRI. 2019
IFPRI’s 2019 Global Food Policy Report explores the potential of rural revitalization to improve rural lives and meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Where Can Crop Biofortification Be Most Impactful?
HarvestPlus. 2019
A HarvestPlus webinar on April 10 will share information on the program’s Biofortification Priority Index and present a new interactive website that makes the tool more versatile and accessible for users. The webinar will also include examples of how the index is being used by development practitioners.
HarvestPlus. 2019
A HarvestPlus webinar on April 10 will share information on the program’s Biofortification Priority Index and present a new interactive website that makes the tool more versatile and accessible for users. The webinar will also include examples of how the index is being used by development practitioners.
2019 Global report on food crises: Joint analysis for better decisions
Food Security Information Network;. 2019
Report finds more than 113 million people across 53 countries experienced acute hunger in 2018 driven by conflict and insecurity, climate shocks, and economic turbulence.
Food Security Information Network;. 2019
Report finds more than 113 million people across 53 countries experienced acute hunger in 2018 driven by conflict and insecurity, climate shocks, and economic turbulence.
Energy and nutrient production in Ethiopia, 2011-2015: Implications to supporting healthy diets and food systems
Baye, Kaleab; Hirvonen, Kalle; Dereje, Mekdim; Remans, Roseline. 2019
An analysis of Ethiopia’s agricultural production from 2011-2015 shows that national food production increased dramatically over the 5-year period and nutrient production gaps substantially decreased. However, production growth came primarily from the cereal sector at the expense of other food groups and led to a decrease in production diversity. The authors call for more emphasis on diversification to support healthy and nutritionally diversified diets.
Baye, Kaleab; Hirvonen, Kalle; Dereje, Mekdim; Remans, Roseline. 2019
An analysis of Ethiopia’s agricultural production from 2011-2015 shows that national food production increased dramatically over the 5-year period and nutrient production gaps substantially decreased. However, production growth came primarily from the cereal sector at the expense of other food groups and led to a decrease in production diversity. The authors call for more emphasis on diversification to support healthy and nutritionally diversified diets.
Nutrition Policy Primer: The Untapped Path to Global Health, Economic Growth, and Human Security
Beaudreault, Amy R.. 2019
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has published a policy primer on global nutrition. It serves as a nutrition 101 for policymakers with key terms, interventions, and target cohorts and a landscape overview of the priority issues in global nutrition, important players, and the U.S. government’s investments.
Beaudreault, Amy R.. 2019
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has published a policy primer on global nutrition. It serves as a nutrition 101 for policymakers with key terms, interventions, and target cohorts and a landscape overview of the priority issues in global nutrition, important players, and the U.S. government’s investments.
Agricultural trade policies and child nutrition in low- and middle-income countries: a cross-national analysis
Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Kafui; Vollmer, Sebastian; Avendano, Mauricio; Harttgen, Kenneth. 2019
A cross-national analysis of government policies on agricultural trade prices and child nutrition finds that government assistance to tradable agriculture-such as through reduced taxation-was associated with small but significant improvements in child nutritional status. This is especially the case for children with a parent earning wages in agriculture when the share of tradable agriculture was not high.
Adjaye-Gbewonyo, Kafui; Vollmer, Sebastian; Avendano, Mauricio; Harttgen, Kenneth. 2019
A cross-national analysis of government policies on agricultural trade prices and child nutrition finds that government assistance to tradable agriculture-such as through reduced taxation-was associated with small but significant improvements in child nutritional status. This is especially the case for children with a parent earning wages in agriculture when the share of tradable agriculture was not high.
Cyclone Idai, flooding, and food security in Malawi
FRÖBE-KALTENBACH, SANDRA; BAULCH, BOB. 2019
An IFPRI blog post assesses how Cyclone Idai floods are impacting food security in Malawi, a Compact2025 focal country: rains and flooding will harm upcoming harvests, but it appears the country can avoid food grain shortages.
FRÖBE-KALTENBACH, SANDRA; BAULCH, BOB. 2019
An IFPRI blog post assesses how Cyclone Idai floods are impacting food security in Malawi, a Compact2025 focal country: rains and flooding will harm upcoming harvests, but it appears the country can avoid food grain shortages.
Achieving Sustainable Nutrition for All - SN4A phase I final technical paper
SNV. 2019
A paper from the Achieving Sustainable Nutrition for All project shares nutrition policy and program recommendations based on evidence and learnings from Uganda and Zambia.
SNV. 2019
A paper from the Achieving Sustainable Nutrition for All project shares nutrition policy and program recommendations based on evidence and learnings from Uganda and Zambia.
Blended finance in the poorest countries: the need for a better approach
Attridge, Samantha; Engen, Lars. 2019
ODI report finds it is unrealistic to expect blended finance to bridge the estimated SDG financing gap of $2.5 trillion a year in developing countries.
Attridge, Samantha; Engen, Lars. 2019
ODI report finds it is unrealistic to expect blended finance to bridge the estimated SDG financing gap of $2.5 trillion a year in developing countries.
Technical Discussion on the 2019 Global Report on Food Crises: Working together to prevent food crises
IFPRI; FAO North America; Food Security Information Network (FSIN). 2019
IFPRI, FAO North America, and the Food Security Information Network will host a technical discussion on the 2019 Global Report on Food Crises on April 26 in Washington, D.C.
IFPRI; FAO North America; Food Security Information Network (FSIN). 2019
IFPRI, FAO North America, and the Food Security Information Network will host a technical discussion on the 2019 Global Report on Food Crises on April 26 in Washington, D.C.
Biofortification Priority Index
HarvestPlus. 2019
A new interactive tool from HarvestPlus helps identify where and for which staple crops biofortification can make the greatest impact on micronutrient deficiencies.
HarvestPlus. 2019
A new interactive tool from HarvestPlus helps identify where and for which staple crops biofortification can make the greatest impact on micronutrient deficiencies.
ON THE MENU: CAN FOOD BE THE PLANET’S MEDICINE?
World Bank. 2019
On the heels of fresh evidence that current diets are making both people and planet sick, "On the Menu: Can Food be the Planet’s Medicine?" gathered thought leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and policy makers who aim to challenge the status quo of food consumption and production. This event took place as part of the World Bank's 2019 Spring Meetings.
World Bank. 2019
On the heels of fresh evidence that current diets are making both people and planet sick, "On the Menu: Can Food be the Planet’s Medicine?" gathered thought leaders, scientists, entrepreneurs and policy makers who aim to challenge the status quo of food consumption and production. This event took place as part of the World Bank's 2019 Spring Meetings.
New plant breeding technologies for food security
Zaidi, Syed Shan-e-Ali; Vanderschuren, Hervé; Qaim, Matin; Mahfouz, Magdy M.; Kohli, Ajay; Mansoor, Shahid; Tester, Mark. 2019
A Science perspective article argues that with careful deployment and scientifically informed regulation, new plant breeding technologies-such as genome editing, which can improve traits in crops without transferring transgenes and may allay fears about GMOs-can contribute significantly to food security and sustainable development.
Zaidi, Syed Shan-e-Ali; Vanderschuren, Hervé; Qaim, Matin; Mahfouz, Magdy M.; Kohli, Ajay; Mansoor, Shahid; Tester, Mark. 2019
A Science perspective article argues that with careful deployment and scientifically informed regulation, new plant breeding technologies-such as genome editing, which can improve traits in crops without transferring transgenes and may allay fears about GMOs-can contribute significantly to food security and sustainable development.
Food and Water Security: A Balancing Act in the Era of Climate Change
SAIS Energy, Resources and Environment Program; . 2019
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Johns Hopkins University Alliance for a Healthier World will host an event on “Food and Water Security: A Balancing Act in the Era of Climate Change” on April 17 in Washington, D.C.
SAIS Energy, Resources and Environment Program; . 2019
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies and Johns Hopkins University Alliance for a Healthier World will host an event on “Food and Water Security: A Balancing Act in the Era of Climate Change” on April 17 in Washington, D.C.
SDGS IN ACTION: INTEGRATING THE SDGS INTO NATIONAL BUDGETS
World Bank. 2019
A collaboration between the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Global Practice (EFI) and the World Bank Group Senior Vice Presidency for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations and Partnerships - SDGs in Action: Integrating the SDGs into National Budgets - underscored the fact that the SDGs set an ambitious path to 2030 that will require investments of all kinds – both public and private. This event took place as part of the World Bank's 2019 Spring Meetings.
World Bank. 2019
A collaboration between the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Global Practice (EFI) and the World Bank Group Senior Vice Presidency for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations and Partnerships - SDGs in Action: Integrating the SDGs into National Budgets - underscored the fact that the SDGs set an ambitious path to 2030 that will require investments of all kinds – both public and private. This event took place as part of the World Bank's 2019 Spring Meetings.
Leveraging Voluntary Sustainability Standards for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Agriculture: A Guide for Development Organizations Based on the Sustainable Development Goals
Kathleen Sexsmith. 2019
The International Institute for Sustainable Development explains in its guide for development organizations how voluntary sustainability standards for producers-such as Fairtrade and Organic-can be used as a tool to meet the SDGs and boost gender equality and women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Kathleen Sexsmith. 2019
The International Institute for Sustainable Development explains in its guide for development organizations how voluntary sustainability standards for producers-such as Fairtrade and Organic-can be used as a tool to meet the SDGs and boost gender equality and women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Inspire Challenge
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture;. 2019
The application for the 2019 Inspire Challenge-hosted by the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture-is open from April 10 to June 17. It encourages applicants to use CGIAR data to create innovative pilot projects that will scale to help people-especially smallholder farmers and producers-to lead happier and healthier lives.
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture;. 2019
The application for the 2019 Inspire Challenge-hosted by the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture-is open from April 10 to June 17. It encourages applicants to use CGIAR data to create innovative pilot projects that will scale to help people-especially smallholder farmers and producers-to lead happier and healthier lives.
Cyclone Idai shows why long-term disaster resilience is so crucial
Arndt, Channing; Ringler, Claudia;. 2019
The Conversation carried a blog in which IFPRI researchers assess the impacts of Cyclone Idai and show why long-term disaster resilience is so crucial. They call for the government and humanitarian organizations in Mozambique to (1) address the immediate crisis of the cyclone and (2) minimize the long-term adverse effects on livelihoods and development prospects of those directly affected and those impacted indirectly.
Arndt, Channing; Ringler, Claudia;. 2019
The Conversation carried a blog in which IFPRI researchers assess the impacts of Cyclone Idai and show why long-term disaster resilience is so crucial. They call for the government and humanitarian organizations in Mozambique to (1) address the immediate crisis of the cyclone and (2) minimize the long-term adverse effects on livelihoods and development prospects of those directly affected and those impacted indirectly.
Integrated Food Security Phase Classification Technical Manual Version 3.0. Evidence and Standards for Better Food Security and Nutrition Decisions
IPC Global Partners;. 2019
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative released updated guidelines expanding the range of scales to measure food insecurity and introducing new ways to reach areas without humanitarian access.
IPC Global Partners;. 2019
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification initiative released updated guidelines expanding the range of scales to measure food insecurity and introducing new ways to reach areas without humanitarian access.
Ending undernutrition requires a different focus on stunting
Leroy, Jef L.;. 2019
An IFPRI blog post and video explore the confusion around stunting and explain why a singular focus on preventing it can miss key underlying causes.
Leroy, Jef L.;. 2019
An IFPRI blog post and video explore the confusion around stunting and explain why a singular focus on preventing it can miss key underlying causes.
How AI can enable a Sustainable Future
Microsoft; PwC;. 2019
A Microsoft and PwC report claims that using Artificial Intelligence for environmental applications could create more jobs, boost global GDP, and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Microsoft; PwC;. 2019
A Microsoft and PwC report claims that using Artificial Intelligence for environmental applications could create more jobs, boost global GDP, and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Boosting Growth to End Hunger by 2025 in Africa: The Role of Social Protection
IFPRI. 2019
Join IFPRI’s policy seminar on “Boosting Growth to End Hunger by 2025 in Africa: The Role of Social Protection” on May 2. Speakers will discuss findings and recommendations on successful implementation, filling knowledge gaps, and policy implications for the design and roll-out of social protection programs in Africa.
IFPRI. 2019
Join IFPRI’s policy seminar on “Boosting Growth to End Hunger by 2025 in Africa: The Role of Social Protection” on May 2. Speakers will discuss findings and recommendations on successful implementation, filling knowledge gaps, and policy implications for the design and roll-out of social protection programs in Africa.
Barriers and Facilitators to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Rural Indian Women of Reproductive Age
Kehoe, Sarah H.; Dhurde, Varsha; Bhaise, Shilpa; Kale, Rashmi; Kumaran, Kalyanaraman; Gelli, Aulo; Rengalakshmi, R.; Lawrence, Wendy; Bloom, Ilse; Sahariah, Sirazul A.; Potdar, Ramesh D.; Fall, Caroline H. D.;. 2019
A study published in the Food and Nutrition Bulletin identifies seven perceived barriers and facilitators to consume fruits and vegetables-which are important sources of micronutrients-among rural women of reproductive age in India: (1) personal factors, (2) household dynamics, (3) social and cultural norms, (4) workload, (5) time pressures, (6) environmental factors, and (7) cost.
Kehoe, Sarah H.; Dhurde, Varsha; Bhaise, Shilpa; Kale, Rashmi; Kumaran, Kalyanaraman; Gelli, Aulo; Rengalakshmi, R.; Lawrence, Wendy; Bloom, Ilse; Sahariah, Sirazul A.; Potdar, Ramesh D.; Fall, Caroline H. D.;. 2019
A study published in the Food and Nutrition Bulletin identifies seven perceived barriers and facilitators to consume fruits and vegetables-which are important sources of micronutrients-among rural women of reproductive age in India: (1) personal factors, (2) household dynamics, (3) social and cultural norms, (4) workload, (5) time pressures, (6) environmental factors, and (7) cost.
More food aid could boost fight against Ebola in Congo, agencies say
Peyton, Nellie;. 2019
Aid agencies working in Ebola-struck parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo say more food assistance could help stop the spread of the second-biggest outbreak in history by building public trust and reducing visits to markets and public places.
Peyton, Nellie;. 2019
Aid agencies working in Ebola-struck parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo say more food assistance could help stop the spread of the second-biggest outbreak in history by building public trust and reducing visits to markets and public places.
Capacity Strengthening in Ethiopia
NIPN. 2019
To further develop a capacity strengthening strategy for improved nutrition monitoring, evaluation, research, and decision making in Ethiopia, the National Information Platform for Nutrition has reviewed the capacity development needs of 23 national institutions involved in nutrition policies.
NIPN. 2019
To further develop a capacity strengthening strategy for improved nutrition monitoring, evaluation, research, and decision making in Ethiopia, the National Information Platform for Nutrition has reviewed the capacity development needs of 23 national institutions involved in nutrition policies.
Safeguarding the “Right to Food” in Eastern Africa through improved legislation
reliefweb. 2019
Recognizing the slow progress in improving the food security and nutrition situation in Eastern Africa, parliamentarians from nine nations in that region have formed the Eastern African Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (EAPA FSN). They pledged to urge their governments to intensify the battle against food insecurity, malnutrition, and hunger by enacting sound legislation and allocating adequate resources.
reliefweb. 2019
Recognizing the slow progress in improving the food security and nutrition situation in Eastern Africa, parliamentarians from nine nations in that region have formed the Eastern African Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (EAPA FSN). They pledged to urge their governments to intensify the battle against food insecurity, malnutrition, and hunger by enacting sound legislation and allocating adequate resources.
UN food agencies step up joint efforts to tackle rural gender inequalities
FAO. 2019
The EU will allocate 5 million euros to finance a 4-year program of FAO, IFAD, and WFP to address the root causes of rural gender inequalities.
FAO. 2019
The EU will allocate 5 million euros to finance a 4-year program of FAO, IFAD, and WFP to address the root causes of rural gender inequalities.
2019 Global Food Policy Report Malawi Launch Event
IFPRI. 2019
The 2019 Global Food Policy Report launch in Malawi--a Compact2025 focal country--highlighted the importance of and options for revitalizing rural areas in the country.
IFPRI. 2019
The 2019 Global Food Policy Report launch in Malawi--a Compact2025 focal country--highlighted the importance of and options for revitalizing rural areas in the country.
2019 Global Food Policy Report Bangladesh Launch Event
IFPRI. 2019
The 2019 Global Food Policy Report launch in Bangladesh--a Compact2025 focal country--highlight the importance of and options for revitalizing rural areas in the country.
IFPRI. 2019
The 2019 Global Food Policy Report launch in Bangladesh--a Compact2025 focal country--highlight the importance of and options for revitalizing rural areas in the country.
Special event: Urban food systems for better diets, nutrition, and health
IFPRI. 2019
On May 17, IFPRI will host a special event presenting the Institute’s new research program on Urban Food Systems for Better Diets, Nutrition, and Health.
IFPRI. 2019
On May 17, IFPRI will host a special event presenting the Institute’s new research program on Urban Food Systems for Better Diets, Nutrition, and Health.
Nature’s Dangerous Decline ‘Unprecedented’; Species Extinction Rates ‘Accelerating’
IPBES. 2019
New report finds that around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction and current trends in biodiversity and ecosystem loss will undermine progress towards the SDGs.
IPBES. 2019
New report finds that around 1 million animal and plant species are now threatened with extinction and current trends in biodiversity and ecosystem loss will undermine progress towards the SDGs.
Responding to conflict: Does “Cash Plus” work for preventing malnutrition? New evidence from an impact evaluation of Yemen’s Cash for Nutrition Program
Kurdi, Sikandra; Breisinger, Clemens; Ibrahim, Hosam; Ghorpade, Yashodhan; Al-Ahmadi, Afrah;. 2019
An IFPRI policy brief shows that cash transfers combined with nutritional education can have significant positive impacts on maternal and child nutrition in a conflict setting.
Kurdi, Sikandra; Breisinger, Clemens; Ibrahim, Hosam; Ghorpade, Yashodhan; Al-Ahmadi, Afrah;. 2019
An IFPRI policy brief shows that cash transfers combined with nutritional education can have significant positive impacts on maternal and child nutrition in a conflict setting.
Urgent need to transform food systems for human and planetary health
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
In an address to the G20 Agriculture Ministers on May 11, 2019, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan called on members to take urgent action to transform food systems for human and planetary health including: 1) shifting agricultural priorities from producing high quantities of staple foods to producing healthy food sustainably; 2) using a food-systems approach to reduce food losses and waste; and 3) giving direction to new and potentially transformative technologies for food systems.
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
In an address to the G20 Agriculture Ministers on May 11, 2019, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan called on members to take urgent action to transform food systems for human and planetary health including: 1) shifting agricultural priorities from producing high quantities of staple foods to producing healthy food sustainably; 2) using a food-systems approach to reduce food losses and waste; and 3) giving direction to new and potentially transformative technologies for food systems.
Spatial typology for targeted food and nutrition security interventions
Marivoet, Wim; Ulimwengu, John; Sedano, Fernando. 2019
An article in World Development outlines a typology to help design and improve spatial targeting of food and nutrition security interventions by identifying and locating major food security bottlenecks. The proposed approach can be adjusted to fit the conditions of most developing countries.
Marivoet, Wim; Ulimwengu, John; Sedano, Fernando. 2019
An article in World Development outlines a typology to help design and improve spatial targeting of food and nutrition security interventions by identifying and locating major food security bottlenecks. The proposed approach can be adjusted to fit the conditions of most developing countries.
INCLUSIVE TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL ETHIOPIA: PATTERNS AND OPTIONS
IFPRI; Compact2025; Policy Studies Institute (PSI); UNDP. 2019
Ethiopia, a Compact2025 focal country, recently launched the 2019 Global Food Policy Report. During event in Addis Ababa, participants discussed key issues for rural areas and the opportunities for rural transformation and revitalization.
IFPRI; Compact2025; Policy Studies Institute (PSI); UNDP. 2019
Ethiopia, a Compact2025 focal country, recently launched the 2019 Global Food Policy Report. During event in Addis Ababa, participants discussed key issues for rural areas and the opportunities for rural transformation and revitalization.
RURAL REVITALIZATION: GLOBAL AND RWANDA PERSPECTIVES
Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources; IFPRI. 2019
Rwanda, a Compact2025 focal country, recently launched the 2019 Global Food Policy Report. During event in Kigali, participants discussed key issues for rural areas and the opportunities for rural transformation and revitalization. The launch event featured a keynote address by H.E. Édouard Ngirente, Prime Minister of Rwanda and Compact2025 Leadership Council member.
Rwanda Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources; IFPRI. 2019
Rwanda, a Compact2025 focal country, recently launched the 2019 Global Food Policy Report. During event in Kigali, participants discussed key issues for rural areas and the opportunities for rural transformation and revitalization. The launch event featured a keynote address by H.E. Édouard Ngirente, Prime Minister of Rwanda and Compact2025 Leadership Council member.
Is empowering women in agricultural development projects worth the investment? Yes, when done right.
QUISUMBING, AGNES; MONTALVAO, JOAO; GOLDSTEIN, MARKUS. 2019
An IFPRI blog post responds to a recent article in Inside Philanthropy that questioned whether empowering women improves development outcomes such as reducing hunger. Evidence indicates that empowering women does improve economic growth and well-being. The blog post calls for the development community to innovate, test, and evaluate new ways to empower women in agriculture, and beyond.
QUISUMBING, AGNES; MONTALVAO, JOAO; GOLDSTEIN, MARKUS. 2019
An IFPRI blog post responds to a recent article in Inside Philanthropy that questioned whether empowering women improves development outcomes such as reducing hunger. Evidence indicates that empowering women does improve economic growth and well-being. The blog post calls for the development community to innovate, test, and evaluate new ways to empower women in agriculture, and beyond.
How to transform food systems to feed the world and prevent mass extinctions
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects on why transforming food systems will be critical to maintain biodiversity for planetary and human health in an IFPRI blog post that first appeared on the Thomson Reuters Foundation News site.
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects on why transforming food systems will be critical to maintain biodiversity for planetary and human health in an IFPRI blog post that first appeared on the Thomson Reuters Foundation News site.
A Global Review of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines
Herforth, Anna; Arimond, Mary; Álvarez-Sánchez, Cristina; Coates, Jennifer; Christianson, Karin; Muehlhoff, Ellen. 2019
A review of national food-based dietary guidelines in 90 countries finds that some of the World Health Organization’s recommendations appear nearly universally, such as consuming a variety of foods and limiting sugar, fat, and salt. Guidelines on dairy, red meat, fats and oils, and nuts are more variable. The authors suggest to consider environmental sustainability and increased attention to sociocultural factors as future frontiers for the development of these types of guidelines.
Herforth, Anna; Arimond, Mary; Álvarez-Sánchez, Cristina; Coates, Jennifer; Christianson, Karin; Muehlhoff, Ellen. 2019
A review of national food-based dietary guidelines in 90 countries finds that some of the World Health Organization’s recommendations appear nearly universally, such as consuming a variety of foods and limiting sugar, fat, and salt. Guidelines on dairy, red meat, fats and oils, and nuts are more variable. The authors suggest to consider environmental sustainability and increased attention to sociocultural factors as future frontiers for the development of these types of guidelines.
Investing in Nutrition 2018 - 2024
Nutrition International. 2019
Nutrition International has released a new strategic plan and investment case to transform the lives of 1 billion people-especially women, adolescent girls and children-by improving their nutritional status. The organization aims to mobilize $700 million through 2024 in the global fight against malnutrition.
Nutrition International. 2019
Nutrition International has released a new strategic plan and investment case to transform the lives of 1 billion people-especially women, adolescent girls and children-by improving their nutritional status. The organization aims to mobilize $700 million through 2024 in the global fight against malnutrition.
Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India
Pingali, Prabhu; Aiyar, Anaka; Abraham, Mathew; Rahman, Andaleeb. 2019
This book explores various challenges and opportunities to achieve a nutrition-secure future in India through diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene environment and greater individual capability to access a balanced diet contributing to an increase in overall productivity.
Pingali, Prabhu; Aiyar, Anaka; Abraham, Mathew; Rahman, Andaleeb. 2019
This book explores various challenges and opportunities to achieve a nutrition-secure future in India through diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene environment and greater individual capability to access a balanced diet contributing to an increase in overall productivity.
United Nations Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028
United Nations. 2019
The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 highlights the important role family farmers play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food.
United Nations. 2019
The UN Decade of Family Farming 2019-2028 highlights the important role family farmers play in eradicating hunger and shaping our future of food.
AIARD's 55th Annual Conference
AIARD. 2019
The Annual Conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development will take place June 2-4 in Washington, D.C. It will focus on building resilient global food systems and strategic answers to the questions: What does resilience in global food systems look like? What will it take to build resilient food systems globally? And how will we know if we’re on track to building these resilient systems?
AIARD. 2019
The Annual Conference of the Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development will take place June 2-4 in Washington, D.C. It will focus on building resilient global food systems and strategic answers to the questions: What does resilience in global food systems look like? What will it take to build resilient food systems globally? And how will we know if we’re on track to building these resilient systems?
A linkage between the biophysical and the economic: Assessing the global market impacts of soil erosion
Sartori, Martina; Philippidis, George; Ferrari, Emanuele; Borrelli, Pasquale; Lugato, Emanuele; Montanarella, Luca; Panagos, Panos. 2019
A study in Land Use Policy estimates the economic impact of soil erosion by water to incur a global annual cost of US$8 billion to global GDP and to reduce global agri-food production by 33.7 million tons.
Sartori, Martina; Philippidis, George; Ferrari, Emanuele; Borrelli, Pasquale; Lugato, Emanuele; Montanarella, Luca; Panagos, Panos. 2019
A study in Land Use Policy estimates the economic impact of soil erosion by water to incur a global annual cost of US$8 billion to global GDP and to reduce global agri-food production by 33.7 million tons.
New US$400 Million Grant for Yemen to Address Food Security and Sustain Health, Water and Sanitation Services
World Bank. 2019
The World Bank approved US$400 million in grants for Yemen to address rising rates of malnutrition and to contribute towards maintaining basic health, water and sanitation services for the Yemeni population.
World Bank. 2019
The World Bank approved US$400 million in grants for Yemen to address rising rates of malnutrition and to contribute towards maintaining basic health, water and sanitation services for the Yemeni population.
Nutritious Food Foresight: Twelve ways to invest in good food in emerging markets
Hansen, A.R.; Keenan, C.; Sidhu, G. . 2019
New report identifies 12 innovations that could improve access to safe and nutritious foods in emerging markets and are ready to be deployed at scale within the next five years.
Hansen, A.R.; Keenan, C.; Sidhu, G. . 2019
New report identifies 12 innovations that could improve access to safe and nutritious foods in emerging markets and are ready to be deployed at scale within the next five years.
E-Conference: The Latest Evidence on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
Sustainable Development Solutions Network; . 2019
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network will host an e-conference June 3-5 examining the latest evidence on nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
Sustainable Development Solutions Network; . 2019
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network will host an e-conference June 3-5 examining the latest evidence on nutrition-sensitive agriculture.
What is the Cost of a Healthy Diet? New Price Indexes Reveal Changes in Affordability of Nutritious Foods
IFPRI. 2019
On May 29, IFPRI will host a policy seminar examining the cost of healthy diets and how affordability affects dietary intake and health status.
IFPRI. 2019
On May 29, IFPRI will host a policy seminar examining the cost of healthy diets and how affordability affects dietary intake and health status.
SYMPOSIUM: ENSURING CHILDREN’S COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ANIMAL SOURCE FOODS
FEED THE FUTURE INNOVATION LAB FOR LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS. 2019
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems is organizing a symposium on “Ensuring Children’s Cognitive and Physical Development through Animal Source Foods” on June 5 in Washington, D.C. The symposium will emphasize that increased attention should be given to understanding and exploiting the benefits associated with consumption of animal-source foods and minimizing risks, as well as the importance of addressing complementary factors that influence stunting such as Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
FEED THE FUTURE INNOVATION LAB FOR LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS. 2019
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Livestock Systems is organizing a symposium on “Ensuring Children’s Cognitive and Physical Development through Animal Source Foods” on June 5 in Washington, D.C. The symposium will emphasize that increased attention should be given to understanding and exploiting the benefits associated with consumption of animal-source foods and minimizing risks, as well as the importance of addressing complementary factors that influence stunting such as Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH).
ICTforAg2019
ICTforAg. 2019
On June 5, thought leaders for ICT in agriculture will convene in Washington, D.C. for the ICTforAg 2019 conference. The event will explore how data, new technologies, and innovation are remaking food and water systems and value chains around the world, and how international development organizations can leverage these changes to accelerate impact.
ICTforAg. 2019
On June 5, thought leaders for ICT in agriculture will convene in Washington, D.C. for the ICTforAg 2019 conference. The event will explore how data, new technologies, and innovation are remaking food and water systems and value chains around the world, and how international development organizations can leverage these changes to accelerate impact.
Sustainable development goal 2: Improved targets and indicators for agriculture and food security
Gil, Juliana Dias Bernardes; Reidsma, Pytrik; Giller, Ken; Todman, Lindsay; Whitmore, Andrew; van Ittersum, Martin;. 2019
A review of SDG 2 targets and indicators finds they are not universally applicable and proposes a revised set of indicators to better reflect the target of Zero Hunger.
Gil, Juliana Dias Bernardes; Reidsma, Pytrik; Giller, Ken; Todman, Lindsay; Whitmore, Andrew; van Ittersum, Martin;. 2019
A review of SDG 2 targets and indicators finds they are not universally applicable and proposes a revised set of indicators to better reflect the target of Zero Hunger.
Marie Ruel, Kellogg Prize for Lifetime Achievements in International Nutrition
IFPRI. 2019
Marie Ruel, Director of IFPRI’s Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, received the Kellogg Prize for Lifetime Achievements in International Nutrition at the American Society for Nutrition conference.
IFPRI. 2019
Marie Ruel, Director of IFPRI’s Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division, received the Kellogg Prize for Lifetime Achievements in International Nutrition at the American Society for Nutrition conference.
Is women's empowerment a pathway to improving child nutrition outcomes in a nutrition-sensitive agriculture program?: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial in Burkina Faso
Heckert, Jessica; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
Study provides the first evidence from a randomized controlled trial that women's empowerment is a pathway by which a nutrition-sensitive program can improve child wasting.
Heckert, Jessica; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
Study provides the first evidence from a randomized controlled trial that women's empowerment is a pathway by which a nutrition-sensitive program can improve child wasting.
Nutrition Connect
GAIN. 2019
New initiative aims to harness public-private engagement to drive investment, action, and impact to make nutritious and safe foods the norm.
GAIN. 2019
New initiative aims to harness public-private engagement to drive investment, action, and impact to make nutritious and safe foods the norm.
IYCF E-learning
Alive & Thrive;. 2019
Alive & Thrive, UNICEF, and others have developed an e-learning course on “Investing in Child Nutrition” for health and nutrition professionals working in primary health care and community settings.
Alive & Thrive;. 2019
Alive & Thrive, UNICEF, and others have developed an e-learning course on “Investing in Child Nutrition” for health and nutrition professionals working in primary health care and community settings.
A School Meals Program Implemented at Scale in Ghana Increases Height-for-Age during Midchildhood in Girls and in Children from Poor Households: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Gelli, Aulo; Aurino, Elisabetta; Folson, Gloria; Arhinful, Daniel; Adamba, Clement; Osei-Akoto, Isaac; Masset, Edoardo; Watkins, Kristie; Fernandes, Meena; Drake, Lesley; Alderman, Harold. 2019
Results from a study in Ghana—published in The Journal of Nutrition—show that school meals can provide a platform to scale-up nutrition interventions in the early primary school years, with important benefits accruing for more disadvantaged children.
Gelli, Aulo; Aurino, Elisabetta; Folson, Gloria; Arhinful, Daniel; Adamba, Clement; Osei-Akoto, Isaac; Masset, Edoardo; Watkins, Kristie; Fernandes, Meena; Drake, Lesley; Alderman, Harold. 2019
Results from a study in Ghana—published in The Journal of Nutrition—show that school meals can provide a platform to scale-up nutrition interventions in the early primary school years, with important benefits accruing for more disadvantaged children.
Dutch seed breeder wins 2019 World Food Prize
The World Food Prize; . 2019
Simon N. Groot will receive the 2019 World Food Prize for his work benefitting hundreds of millions of consumers with greater access to nutritious vegetables for healthy diets.
The World Food Prize; . 2019
Simon N. Groot will receive the 2019 World Food Prize for his work benefitting hundreds of millions of consumers with greater access to nutritious vegetables for healthy diets.
Advocacy coalitions and the transfer of nutrition policy to Zambia
Harris, Jody;. 2019
New study examines how nutrition policy ideas of multisectoral approaches to reduce stunting have been transferred from international realms to Zambian national policy processes.
Harris, Jody;. 2019
New study examines how nutrition policy ideas of multisectoral approaches to reduce stunting have been transferred from international realms to Zambian national policy processes.
Byte by Byte: Policy Innovation for Transforming Africa’s Food System with Digital Technologies
Malabo Montpellier Panel;. 2019
New report examines what seven African countries at the forefront of progress on digitalization of the agriculture sector have done right, from apps to innovation hubs.
Malabo Montpellier Panel;. 2019
New report examines what seven African countries at the forefront of progress on digitalization of the agriculture sector have done right, from apps to innovation hubs.
MARTIN J. FORMAN MEMORIAL LECTURE: Two Dimensions of Growth: Biology and Economics
IFPRI. 2019
On June 27, IFPRI will host the 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture. The keynote speaker Harold Alderman, Senior Research Fellow at IFPRI, will explore the pathways from improved nutrition to economic growth, specifically addressing the potential of integrating nutrition and early childhood interventions into a life-cycle approach to personal and economic development.
IFPRI. 2019
On June 27, IFPRI will host the 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial Lecture. The keynote speaker Harold Alderman, Senior Research Fellow at IFPRI, will explore the pathways from improved nutrition to economic growth, specifically addressing the potential of integrating nutrition and early childhood interventions into a life-cycle approach to personal and economic development.
Why now is the moment to invest in nutrition to transform our food systems
Verburg, Gerda;. 2019
In an IFPRI guest blog post, Gerda Verburg, UN Assistant Secretary General and Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and Compact2025 Leadership Council member, reflects on how countries can take the lead in transforming their food systems to be healthier and more sustainable.
Verburg, Gerda;. 2019
In an IFPRI guest blog post, Gerda Verburg, UN Assistant Secretary General and Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and Compact2025 Leadership Council member, reflects on how countries can take the lead in transforming their food systems to be healthier and more sustainable.
Collaborative Framework for Food Systems Transformation. A multi-stakeholder pathway for sustainable food systems.
Bortoletti, Marina; Lomax, James. 2019
On June 18, UN Environment and the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Program will launch the Collaborative Framework for Food Systems Transformation-a decision-making tool for food systems actors. The Global Launch Webinar will explain how governments and stakeholders, at national or local levels, can apply a food systems approach to policymaking and implementation. Register for the webinar here.
Bortoletti, Marina; Lomax, James. 2019
On June 18, UN Environment and the One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Program will launch the Collaborative Framework for Food Systems Transformation-a decision-making tool for food systems actors. The Global Launch Webinar will explain how governments and stakeholders, at national or local levels, can apply a food systems approach to policymaking and implementation. Register for the webinar here.
Food Policy for Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; . 2019
The Government of Canada has launched the country’s first-ever federal Food Policy. It will invest in short-term action areas to increase access to healthy food, support food security, and reduce food waste, and will help Canada meet its commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada; . 2019
The Government of Canada has launched the country’s first-ever federal Food Policy. It will invest in short-term action areas to increase access to healthy food, support food security, and reduce food waste, and will help Canada meet its commitments under the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
A4NH Annual Report 2018
A4NH. 2019
In its 2018 Annual Report, the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) showcases milestones, partnerships, and research achievements. Features from its research flagships and Gender, Equity, and Empowerment Unit highlight how the program began its second phase of work in 2018.
A4NH. 2019
In its 2018 Annual Report, the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) showcases milestones, partnerships, and research achievements. Features from its research flagships and Gender, Equity, and Empowerment Unit highlight how the program began its second phase of work in 2018.
Catalyzing Biofortified Food Systems: The 2018 Annual Report
HarvestPlus. 2019
More than 38 million people were growing and eating biofortified crops in 2018 according to the HarvestPlus Annual Report. The report highlights the growing global reach of biofortification, key studies to strengthen the evidence base, and the support for biofortification among policymakers and advocates around the world.
HarvestPlus. 2019
More than 38 million people were growing and eating biofortified crops in 2018 according to the HarvestPlus Annual Report. The report highlights the growing global reach of biofortification, key studies to strengthen the evidence base, and the support for biofortification among policymakers and advocates around the world.
GARDIAN
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture; . 2019
GARDIAN—the first search engine for agricultural data and publications across the 15 CGIAR centers and 11 gene banks—allows users to quickly and easily find agricultural information.
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture; . 2019
GARDIAN—the first search engine for agricultural data and publications across the 15 CGIAR centers and 11 gene banks—allows users to quickly and easily find agricultural information.
How to better integrate gender equality and nutrition
Root, Rebecca; . 2019
During the Women Deliver 2019 Conference held in Vancouver, Canada, June 3–6, a panel on the gendered causes of malnutrition explored the specific challenges and constraints related to nutrition for women and girls. Participants called for a gender transformative approach and highlighted ways to integrate gender equality in efforts to achieve SDG 2 including: 1) Elevate women’s role in decision-making; 2) Provide education through a gender lens; 3) Focus on adolescents; and 4) Measure household decision-making and autonomy.
Root, Rebecca; . 2019
During the Women Deliver 2019 Conference held in Vancouver, Canada, June 3–6, a panel on the gendered causes of malnutrition explored the specific challenges and constraints related to nutrition for women and girls. Participants called for a gender transformative approach and highlighted ways to integrate gender equality in efforts to achieve SDG 2 including: 1) Elevate women’s role in decision-making; 2) Provide education through a gender lens; 3) Focus on adolescents; and 4) Measure household decision-making and autonomy.
Social, biological, and programmatic factors linking adolescent pregnancy and early childhood undernutrition: a path analysis of India's 2016 National Family and Health Survey
Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Scott, Samuel; Neupane, Sumanta; Tran, Lan Mai; Menon, Purnima; . 2019
A study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health examines data from India's fourth National Family Health Survey, 2015–16. It finds that adolescent pregnancy is related to child undernutrition through poor maternal nutritional status, lower education, less health service access, poor complementary feeding practices, and poor living conditions. Policies and programs to delay pregnancy and promote women's rights could help break the intergenerational cycle of undernutrition.
Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Scott, Samuel; Neupane, Sumanta; Tran, Lan Mai; Menon, Purnima; . 2019
A study in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health examines data from India's fourth National Family Health Survey, 2015–16. It finds that adolescent pregnancy is related to child undernutrition through poor maternal nutritional status, lower education, less health service access, poor complementary feeding practices, and poor living conditions. Policies and programs to delay pregnancy and promote women's rights could help break the intergenerational cycle of undernutrition.
Tying the Knot: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understanding the Human Right to Adequate Nutrition
Bulman, Anna; Fox, Elizabeth; Fanzo, Jessica; Cordes, Kaitlin Y.; . 2019
Drawing from both the legal and nutritional fields, an article in the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law finds a basis for the right to adequate nutrition in international human rights law, provides a diagnostic tool for using a human rights-based approach to address malnutrition, and presents practical recommendations for improving nutrition policy and governance.
Bulman, Anna; Fox, Elizabeth; Fanzo, Jessica; Cordes, Kaitlin Y.; . 2019
Drawing from both the legal and nutritional fields, an article in the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law finds a basis for the right to adequate nutrition in international human rights law, provides a diagnostic tool for using a human rights-based approach to address malnutrition, and presents practical recommendations for improving nutrition policy and governance.
UN Nutrition Network helps actors find their place on the nutrition map
UN Network. 2019
The UN Network for Scaling Up Nutrition has published a brief unpacking the links between nutrition and the SDGs.
UN Network. 2019
The UN Network for Scaling Up Nutrition has published a brief unpacking the links between nutrition and the SDGs.
CFS policy process on the development of the Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition
CFS. 2019
The Committee on World Food Security invites comments until August 2, 2019, on its Zero Draft of Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition.
CFS. 2019
The Committee on World Food Security invites comments until August 2, 2019, on its Zero Draft of Voluntary Guidelines on Food Systems and Nutrition.
UNSCN Nutrition 44 – Food environments: Where people meet the food system
UNSCN. 2019
The 44th edition of UNSCN Nutrition explores the contexts in which consumers engage with the food system and the impact of such food environments on their dietary choices.
UNSCN. 2019
The 44th edition of UNSCN Nutrition explores the contexts in which consumers engage with the food system and the impact of such food environments on their dietary choices.
Behavior Change Interventions Delivered through Interpersonal Communication, Agricultural Activities, Community Mobilization, and Mass Media Increase Complementary Feeding Practices and Reduce Child Stunting in Ethiopia
Kim, Sunny S.; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Yohannes, Yisehac; Abebe, Yewelsew; Tharaney, Manisha; Drummond, Elizabeth; Frongillo, Edward A.; Ruel, Marie T.; Menon, Purnima;. 2019
New study examines the impact of behavior change interventions through the Alive & Thrive program to improve child feeding and nutrition in Ethiopia.
Kim, Sunny S.; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Yohannes, Yisehac; Abebe, Yewelsew; Tharaney, Manisha; Drummond, Elizabeth; Frongillo, Edward A.; Ruel, Marie T.; Menon, Purnima;. 2019
New study examines the impact of behavior change interventions through the Alive & Thrive program to improve child feeding and nutrition in Ethiopia.
Rethinking Food Policy: A Fresh Approach to Policy and Practice
Parsons, Kelly; Hawkes, Corinna; Wells, Rebecca;. 2019
The second in a series on Rethinking Food Policy: A Fresh Approach to Policy and Practice, this brief sets out the different elements of the food system and presents a new, policy-oriented depiction of the food system, with the interconnected dimensions of economics, politics, environment, health and society where policy solutions lie circling around the food supply chain at the core. It ends by setting out the implications for understanding the food system as an interconnected system for how we should think and act differently when looking for food policy solutions.
Parsons, Kelly; Hawkes, Corinna; Wells, Rebecca;. 2019
The second in a series on Rethinking Food Policy: A Fresh Approach to Policy and Practice, this brief sets out the different elements of the food system and presents a new, policy-oriented depiction of the food system, with the interconnected dimensions of economics, politics, environment, health and society where policy solutions lie circling around the food supply chain at the core. It ends by setting out the implications for understanding the food system as an interconnected system for how we should think and act differently when looking for food policy solutions.
High Impact and Underrepresented Nutrition Sensitive Food Systems in South Asia
World Bank; . 2019
An event sponsored by the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) highlighted the role of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific food systems in improving diets and emphasized how underrepresented and high impact crops such as fish, animal source foods, millet, and legumes can help to curb malnutrition.
World Bank; . 2019
An event sponsored by the South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) highlighted the role of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific food systems in improving diets and emphasized how underrepresented and high impact crops such as fish, animal source foods, millet, and legumes can help to curb malnutrition.
Improving Nutrition through Biofortification: Preharvest and Postharvest Technologies
Listman, G. Michael; Guzmán, Carlos; Palacios-Rojas, Natalia; Pfeiffer, Wolfgang H.; San Vicente,Felix; Govindan, Velu;. 2019
This article explores the historical journey to identify and harness the potential of enhancing the vitamin A and zinc content of wheat and maize to address related micronutrient deficiencies.
Listman, G. Michael; Guzmán, Carlos; Palacios-Rojas, Natalia; Pfeiffer, Wolfgang H.; San Vicente,Felix; Govindan, Velu;. 2019
This article explores the historical journey to identify and harness the potential of enhancing the vitamin A and zinc content of wheat and maize to address related micronutrient deficiencies.
The Rohingya: Displacement, deprivation, and policy
DOROSH, PAUL; FILIPSKI, MATEUSZ J.; HODDINOTT, JOHN F.; HOQUE, MAINUL; IQBAL, ZABID; MOZUMDER, GOLAM NABI; ROSENBACH, GRACIE; SEN, BINAYAK; TIBURCIO, ERNESTO; UDDIN, RIAZ; YUNUS, MOHAMMED;. 2019
An IFPRI issue brief assesses how displaced Rohingya and their host communities in Bangladesh are faring in terms of employment, health, access to assistance, and general wellbeing. It concludes that malnutrition remains unacceptably high, and in the absence of employment opportunities, many Rohingya are forced to rely on negative coping strategies such as borrowing money to buy food.
DOROSH, PAUL; FILIPSKI, MATEUSZ J.; HODDINOTT, JOHN F.; HOQUE, MAINUL; IQBAL, ZABID; MOZUMDER, GOLAM NABI; ROSENBACH, GRACIE; SEN, BINAYAK; TIBURCIO, ERNESTO; UDDIN, RIAZ; YUNUS, MOHAMMED;. 2019
An IFPRI issue brief assesses how displaced Rohingya and their host communities in Bangladesh are faring in terms of employment, health, access to assistance, and general wellbeing. It concludes that malnutrition remains unacceptably high, and in the absence of employment opportunities, many Rohingya are forced to rely on negative coping strategies such as borrowing money to buy food.
Rethinking Food Policy: A Fresh Approach to Policy and Practice
Hawkes, Corinna; Parsons, Kelly;. 2019
The first in a series on Rethinking Food Policy: A Fresh Approach to Policy and Practice, this brief provides a new, simple definition of food policy, sets up the historical context of food policy, provides examples and then sets out the ten steps needed for food policy to do a better job.
Hawkes, Corinna; Parsons, Kelly;. 2019
The first in a series on Rethinking Food Policy: A Fresh Approach to Policy and Practice, this brief provides a new, simple definition of food policy, sets up the historical context of food policy, provides examples and then sets out the ten steps needed for food policy to do a better job.
South Asia Maternal Nutrition: A Nutrition Exchange regional publication
ENN; UNICEF. 2019
The Emergency Nutrition Network and UNICEF have published the first regional issue of Nutrition Exchange and explore in nine articles how South Asian countries are working on policy and programming initiatives to improve the nutritional care of women across the region.
ENN; UNICEF. 2019
The Emergency Nutrition Network and UNICEF have published the first regional issue of Nutrition Exchange and explore in nine articles how South Asian countries are working on policy and programming initiatives to improve the nutritional care of women across the region.
Improving Nutrition through Biofortification: From Strategy to Implementation
Walton, Jenny; . 2019
This article focuses on the collaboration with policymakers and food and seed companies to sustain and increase the positive impact of biofortification.
Walton, Jenny; . 2019
This article focuses on the collaboration with policymakers and food and seed companies to sustain and increase the positive impact of biofortification.
Govt prepares draft national policy for women empowerment with focus on education and nutrition
PTI; . 2019
India’s government has drafted a national policy for women’s empowerment with a priority on their food security and nutrition. It envisions a society in which women attain their full potential and participate as equal partners in all spheres of life.
PTI; . 2019
India’s government has drafted a national policy for women’s empowerment with a priority on their food security and nutrition. It envisions a society in which women attain their full potential and participate as equal partners in all spheres of life.
A weighty question: How fat are we? Why obesity estimates diverge
Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Paz, Florencia. 2019
An IFPRI blog post examines why estimates of obesity rates diverge and how these discrepancies can pose problems for policy makers and for health and nutrition researchers seeking consistent data.
Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Paz, Florencia. 2019
An IFPRI blog post examines why estimates of obesity rates diverge and how these discrepancies can pose problems for policy makers and for health and nutrition researchers seeking consistent data.
Food Security and Nutrition Program for 2019-2023 approved in Kyrgyzstan
Kabar. 2019
The government of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a national Food Security and Nutrition Program for 2019-2023. The program was adopted to implement the strategic priorities of sustainable development and to ensure food security of the country and rapid response to internal and external threats to the stability of the domestic food market.
Kabar. 2019
The government of the Kyrgyz Republic has approved a national Food Security and Nutrition Program for 2019-2023. The program was adopted to implement the strategic priorities of sustainable development and to ensure food security of the country and rapid response to internal and external threats to the stability of the domestic food market.
Climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies
Ray, Deepak . 2019
An article in The Conversation reflects on research led by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment showing that climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies. While some crop yields have increased in some locations, climate change is reducing global production of staples overall. When crop yields are translated into consumable calories, climate change is already shrinking food supplies, particularly in food-insecure developing countries.
Ray, Deepak . 2019
An article in The Conversation reflects on research led by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment showing that climate change is affecting crop yields and reducing global food supplies. While some crop yields have increased in some locations, climate change is reducing global production of staples overall. When crop yields are translated into consumable calories, climate change is already shrinking food supplies, particularly in food-insecure developing countries.
Tracking progress on food and agriculture-related SDG indicators: A report on the indicators under FAO custodianship
FAO. 2019
The world is off-track to meet most of the SDG targets linked to hunger, food security, and nutrition, according to the first FAO progress report for SDG indicators.
FAO. 2019
The world is off-track to meet most of the SDG targets linked to hunger, food security, and nutrition, according to the first FAO progress report for SDG indicators.
All Hands on Deck: Reducing Stunting through Multisectoral Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa
Skoufias, Emmanuel; Vinha, Katja; Sato, Ryoko;. 2019
This book analyzes the evidence on nutrition-sensitive interventions to inform more effective multisectoral action on undernutrition the region. It aims to assist in the formulation of more informed, evidence-based, and balanced multisectoral strategies against undernutrition.
Skoufias, Emmanuel; Vinha, Katja; Sato, Ryoko;. 2019
This book analyzes the evidence on nutrition-sensitive interventions to inform more effective multisectoral action on undernutrition the region. It aims to assist in the formulation of more informed, evidence-based, and balanced multisectoral strategies against undernutrition.
24 HOUR ECONOTHON
World Bank. 2019
The World Bank will host an Econothon on July 24 and 25, broadcasting discussions on development economics live from around the world for 24 hours. Speakers will discuss topics ranging from the economics of climate resilience to the best model for development. Global audiences are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the event.
World Bank. 2019
The World Bank will host an Econothon on July 24 and 25, broadcasting discussions on development economics live from around the world for 24 hours. Speakers will discuss topics ranging from the economics of climate resilience to the best model for development. Global audiences are encouraged to submit questions ahead of the event.
Measuring the coverage of nutrition interventions along the continuum of care: time to act at scale
Gillespie, Stuart; Menon, Purnima; Heidkamp, Rebecca; Piwoz, Ellen; Rawat, Rahul; Munos, Melinda; Black, Robert; Hayashi, Chika; Saha, Kuntal Kumar; Requejo, Jennifer; . 2019
A BMJ Global Health analysis identifies 24 nutrition interventions that should be tracked by all countries to provide high-quality actionable data that enhances political commitment. The authors propose high-impact nutrition-specific interventions along with indicators for tracking their coverage. They regard a value chain approach to the generation, analysis, communication, and use of data as key for progress.
Gillespie, Stuart; Menon, Purnima; Heidkamp, Rebecca; Piwoz, Ellen; Rawat, Rahul; Munos, Melinda; Black, Robert; Hayashi, Chika; Saha, Kuntal Kumar; Requejo, Jennifer; . 2019
A BMJ Global Health analysis identifies 24 nutrition interventions that should be tracked by all countries to provide high-quality actionable data that enhances political commitment. The authors propose high-impact nutrition-specific interventions along with indicators for tracking their coverage. They regard a value chain approach to the generation, analysis, communication, and use of data as key for progress.
The intersection between climate change, food, and migration: Transforming agri-food systems for human and planetary health
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
In an article for the Asia & Pacific Policy Society, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects on the intersection of climate change, food, and migration and calls for innovative policies, technologies, and institutions to transform agri-food systems for both human and planetary health.
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
In an article for the Asia & Pacific Policy Society, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects on the intersection of climate change, food, and migration and calls for innovative policies, technologies, and institutions to transform agri-food systems for both human and planetary health.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019
FAO; IFAD; UNICEF; WFP; WHO. 2019
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019 report finds more than 820 million people did not have enough to eat in 2018, over 9 million more than in 2017.
FAO; IFAD; UNICEF; WFP; WHO. 2019
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2019 report finds more than 820 million people did not have enough to eat in 2018, over 9 million more than in 2017.
The Cost of Not Breastfeeding
Alive & Thrive;. 2019
Alive & Thrive has developed a tool to illustrate the cost of not breastfeeding for 34 countries. Based on research published in Health Policy and Planning, the tool allows users to estimate the human and economic costs of not breastfeeding including preventable child deaths and household costs.
Alive & Thrive;. 2019
Alive & Thrive has developed a tool to illustrate the cost of not breastfeeding for 34 countries. Based on research published in Health Policy and Planning, the tool allows users to estimate the human and economic costs of not breastfeeding including preventable child deaths and household costs.
CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FOOD FUTURE: A Menu of Solutions to Feed Nearly 10 Billion People by 2050
Searchinger, Tim; Waite, Richard; Hanson, Craig; Ranganathan, Janet. 2019
World Resources Report offers solutions in five areas to feed 10 billion people by 2050 without increasing emissions, fueling deforestation or exacerbating poverty.
Searchinger, Tim; Waite, Richard; Hanson, Craig; Ranganathan, Janet. 2019
World Resources Report offers solutions in five areas to feed 10 billion people by 2050 without increasing emissions, fueling deforestation or exacerbating poverty.
Combining the effects of increased atmospheric carbon dioxide on protein, iron, and zinc availability and projected climate change on global diets: a modelling study
Beach, Robert H; Sulser, Timothy B; Crimmins, Allison; Cenacchi, Nicola; Cole, Jefferson; Fukagawa, Naomi K; Mason-D'Croz, Daniel; Myers, Samuel; Sarofim, Marcus C; Smith, Matthew; Ziska, Lewis H;. 2019
New study estimates that projected increases in atmospheric CO2 will reduce the global availability of protein, iron, and zinc relative to expected technology and market gains by 2050.
Beach, Robert H; Sulser, Timothy B; Crimmins, Allison; Cenacchi, Nicola; Cole, Jefferson; Fukagawa, Naomi K; Mason-D'Croz, Daniel; Myers, Samuel; Sarofim, Marcus C; Smith, Matthew; Ziska, Lewis H;. 2019
New study estimates that projected increases in atmospheric CO2 will reduce the global availability of protein, iron, and zinc relative to expected technology and market gains by 2050.
The cost of not breastfeeding: global results from a new tool
Walters, Dylan D; Phan, Linh T H; Mathisen, Roger; . 2019
Study finds that globally, 595,379 childhood deaths are attributed to not breastfeeding annually. Optimal breastfeeding also has the potential to prevent an additional 98,243 deaths of mothers from cancers and type II diabetes each year. The total annual global economic losses are estimated to be between US$257 billion and US$341 billion, or between 0.37% and 0.70% of global gross national income.
Walters, Dylan D; Phan, Linh T H; Mathisen, Roger; . 2019
Study finds that globally, 595,379 childhood deaths are attributed to not breastfeeding annually. Optimal breastfeeding also has the potential to prevent an additional 98,243 deaths of mothers from cancers and type II diabetes each year. The total annual global economic losses are estimated to be between US$257 billion and US$341 billion, or between 0.37% and 0.70% of global gross national income.
The Relative Caloric Prices of Healthy and Unhealthy Foods Differ Systematically across Income Levels and Continents
Headey, Derek D.; Alderman, Harold;. 2019
Study assessing the relative caloric prices of different food categories finds that prices vary systematically across countries and help explain international differences in undernutrition and overweight adults.
Headey, Derek D.; Alderman, Harold;. 2019
Study assessing the relative caloric prices of different food categories finds that prices vary systematically across countries and help explain international differences in undernutrition and overweight adults.
World Breastfeeding Week 2019
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA); . 2019
World Breastfeeding Week takes place August 1-7 and focuses on the theme of “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding” in 2019.
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA); . 2019
World Breastfeeding Week takes place August 1-7 and focuses on the theme of “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding” in 2019.
INSPIRING THE SHIFT FROM NUTRITION POLICY TO IMPLEMENTATION: HOW EXISTING DATA CAN SUPPORT NUTRITION DECISION-MAKING IN GUATEMALA
NIPN; . 2019
A National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN) report analyzes Guatemala’s progress in implementing multisectoral nutrition strategies.
NIPN; . 2019
A National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN) report analyzes Guatemala’s progress in implementing multisectoral nutrition strategies.
Gaps between fruit and vegetable production, demand, and recommended consumption at global and national levels: an integrated modelling study
Mason-D'Croz, Daniel; Bogard, Jessica R.; Sulser, Timothy B.; Cenacchi, Nicola; Dunston, Shahnila; Herrero, Mario; Wiebe, Keith; . 2019
Study finds that even under optimistic scenarios, future fruit and vegetable production will be insufficient to achieve recommended levels of consumption in many countries.
Mason-D'Croz, Daniel; Bogard, Jessica R.; Sulser, Timothy B.; Cenacchi, Nicola; Dunston, Shahnila; Herrero, Mario; Wiebe, Keith; . 2019
Study finds that even under optimistic scenarios, future fruit and vegetable production will be insufficient to achieve recommended levels of consumption in many countries.
Gender Inequalities and Food Insecurity: Ten years after the food price crisis, why are women farmers still food-insecure?
Botreau, Hélène; Cohen, Marc J.. 2019
An Oxfam briefing paper examines the impact of the food price crisis of 2007-08 on women and concludes that funding has been insufficient and policies have failed to address the structural deficiencies in the global food system. New policies are needed to rebalance the system to meet the needs of smallholder communities, especially women.
Botreau, Hélène; Cohen, Marc J.. 2019
An Oxfam briefing paper examines the impact of the food price crisis of 2007-08 on women and concludes that funding has been insufficient and policies have failed to address the structural deficiencies in the global food system. New policies are needed to rebalance the system to meet the needs of smallholder communities, especially women.
Nutrition Exchange: July 2019 - Issue 12
Emergency Nutrition Network; . 2019
Issue 12 of Nutrition Exchange highlights nutrition program experiences and learning from countries with a high burden of malnutrition and those that are prone to crisis. The latest issue includes articles on national nutrition budget analysis in West Africa, multi-sector nutrition programming in Ethiopia and Niger, and breaking the cycle of malnutrition through adolescent programs in Nepal.
Emergency Nutrition Network; . 2019
Issue 12 of Nutrition Exchange highlights nutrition program experiences and learning from countries with a high burden of malnutrition and those that are prone to crisis. The latest issue includes articles on national nutrition budget analysis in West Africa, multi-sector nutrition programming in Ethiopia and Niger, and breaking the cycle of malnutrition through adolescent programs in Nepal.
Stunting, food security, markets and food policy in Rwanda
Weatherspoon, Dave D.; Miller, Steve; Ngabitsinze, Jean Chrysostome; Weatherspoon, Lorraine J.; Oehmke, James F.. 2019
Agricultural policies in Rwanda may be subsidizing poor dietary behavior by encouraging households to sell high quality nutritious foods to buy larger volumes of nutritionally substandard foods according to an article in BMC Public Health. The authors suggest that Rwanda’s policies and programs should focus on nutrition security, income growth, market access, and gender-related nutrition risks.
Weatherspoon, Dave D.; Miller, Steve; Ngabitsinze, Jean Chrysostome; Weatherspoon, Lorraine J.; Oehmke, James F.. 2019
Agricultural policies in Rwanda may be subsidizing poor dietary behavior by encouraging households to sell high quality nutritious foods to buy larger volumes of nutritionally substandard foods according to an article in BMC Public Health. The authors suggest that Rwanda’s policies and programs should focus on nutrition security, income growth, market access, and gender-related nutrition risks.
After 75 years, agriculture and nutrition meet again
Fanzo, Jessica; Byerlee, Derek;. 2019
In a blog post seventy-five years after the pioneering UN Conference on Food and Agriculture, Johns Hopkins University professor Jessica Fanzo and Georgetown University professor and IFPRI Board of Trustees member Derek Byerlee reflect on the history of shifting global priorities in the fight against hunger. Nutrition was very much on the agenda of the initial conference, but the agricultural and nutrition communities largely went their separate ways-the SDGs finally have reestablished the importance of a multidimensional approach to addressing hunger and malnutrition.
Fanzo, Jessica; Byerlee, Derek;. 2019
In a blog post seventy-five years after the pioneering UN Conference on Food and Agriculture, Johns Hopkins University professor Jessica Fanzo and Georgetown University professor and IFPRI Board of Trustees member Derek Byerlee reflect on the history of shifting global priorities in the fight against hunger. Nutrition was very much on the agenda of the initial conference, but the agricultural and nutrition communities largely went their separate ways-the SDGs finally have reestablished the importance of a multidimensional approach to addressing hunger and malnutrition.
Opinion: Protect our food. Fund the seed.
Spielman, David; . 2019
In an opinion piece for Devex, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow David Spielman builds on Dan Barber’s New York Times editorial to highlight the importance of increasing investment in more diverse, resilient seeds in developing countries. Spielman recommends strategies for governments, donors, and private companies to invest in reshaping infrastructure and supporting research for more resilient seeds in the countries that need them most.
Spielman, David; . 2019
In an opinion piece for Devex, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow David Spielman builds on Dan Barber’s New York Times editorial to highlight the importance of increasing investment in more diverse, resilient seeds in developing countries. Spielman recommends strategies for governments, donors, and private companies to invest in reshaping infrastructure and supporting research for more resilient seeds in the countries that need them most.
Development of a Code of Conduct on Food Loss and Food Waste Prevention
FAO. 2019
FAO’s Food Systems Program is hosting an e-consultation until August 16 and seeks feedback on the proposed outline and content of a Code of Conduct on Food Loss and Food Waste Prevention.
FAO. 2019
FAO’s Food Systems Program is hosting an e-consultation until August 16 and seeks feedback on the proposed outline and content of a Code of Conduct on Food Loss and Food Waste Prevention.
Navigating the Labyrinth of Public-Private Engagements for Global Nutrition
Beaudreault, Amy R.. 2019
A Center for Strategic and International Studies commentary reflects on a Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) short course and explores why nutrition-focused engagements are necessary across sectors and stakeholders despite the inherent complexities when the private sector is involved.
Beaudreault, Amy R.. 2019
A Center for Strategic and International Studies commentary reflects on a Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) short course and explores why nutrition-focused engagements are necessary across sectors and stakeholders despite the inherent complexities when the private sector is involved.
PROCOMIDA, a Food-Assisted Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Program, Contributes to Postpartum Weight Retention in Guatemala: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
Study in Guatemala calls for “double-duty” objectives and actions to ensure that addressing child undernutrition does not lead to unhealthy weight gain in mothers.
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
Study in Guatemala calls for “double-duty” objectives and actions to ensure that addressing child undernutrition does not lead to unhealthy weight gain in mothers.
How we can protect the world's most vulnerable countries against climate shocks
Ringler, Claudia; Saleh, Turhan; . 2019
An article in The Telegraph reflects on new research that reviews Ethiopia’s resilience programming and identifies options for building greater resilience into the agricultural system.
Ringler, Claudia; Saleh, Turhan; . 2019
An article in The Telegraph reflects on new research that reviews Ethiopia’s resilience programming and identifies options for building greater resilience into the agricultural system.
World Water Week 2019: Water for society – Including all
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI); . 2019
World Water Week will take place August 25-30 in Stockholm, Sweden, with a focus on the theme of “Water for society: Including all.”
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI); . 2019
World Water Week will take place August 25-30 in Stockholm, Sweden, with a focus on the theme of “Water for society: Including all.”
Climate Change and Land: an IPCC special report on climate change, desertification, land degradation, sustainable land management, food security, and greenhouse gas fluxes in terrestrial ecosystems
IPCC. 2019
IPCC special report explores how land use-including for agriculture and food production-contributes to climate change and how climate change affects land and food security.
IPCC. 2019
IPCC special report explores how land use-including for agriculture and food production-contributes to climate change and how climate change affects land and food security.
Modernization of African Food Retailing and (Un)healthy Food Consumption
Khonje, Makaiko G.; Qaim, Matin; . 2019
A study in Sustainability examines relationships between consumers’ socioeconomic status, use of different modern and traditional retailers, and dietary patterns in Zambia. On average, modern retailers account for 42 percent of all household food expenditures, however with notable differences between the poor and rich. The use of modern retailers and traditional stores and kiosks are both positively associated with higher consumption of ultra-processed foods-this suggests that modern retailers are not the only drivers of dietary transitions.
Khonje, Makaiko G.; Qaim, Matin; . 2019
A study in Sustainability examines relationships between consumers’ socioeconomic status, use of different modern and traditional retailers, and dietary patterns in Zambia. On average, modern retailers account for 42 percent of all household food expenditures, however with notable differences between the poor and rich. The use of modern retailers and traditional stores and kiosks are both positively associated with higher consumption of ultra-processed foods-this suggests that modern retailers are not the only drivers of dietary transitions.
The Global Cost of Not Breastfeeding
Alive & Thrive; . 2019
Alive and Thrive has developed a global brief for advocates on the costs of not breastfeeding that provides key research findings and outlines actions that donors and policymakers can take to support breastfeeding.
Alive & Thrive; . 2019
Alive and Thrive has developed a global brief for advocates on the costs of not breastfeeding that provides key research findings and outlines actions that donors and policymakers can take to support breastfeeding.
Cost of not breastfeeding advocacy brief series
Alive & Thrive; . 2019
Alive and Thrive has developed a set of advocacy briefs for nine countries that provide key research findings and outline actions that donors and policymakers can take to support breastfeeding.
Alive & Thrive; . 2019
Alive and Thrive has developed a set of advocacy briefs for nine countries that provide key research findings and outline actions that donors and policymakers can take to support breastfeeding.
The ENACT Course: Education for Effective Nutrition in Action
FAO. 2019
FAO’s ENACT course for professional development in nutrition education is available in two formats-face-to-face or online. It is intended for institutions training nutrition or health undergraduate/graduate students to become professionals who will carry out nutrition education in the African context.
FAO. 2019
FAO’s ENACT course for professional development in nutrition education is available in two formats-face-to-face or online. It is intended for institutions training nutrition or health undergraduate/graduate students to become professionals who will carry out nutrition education in the African context.
African legislators draft 'model law' to strengthen Food Security and Nutrition in Africa
Bulawayo 24. 2019
During a recent meeting in South Africa, the African Union’s Pan-African Parliamentary Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources drafted a model law on food security and nutrition to guide or serve as a source of inspiration for countries looking to develop national or sub-national legislation on these issues.
Bulawayo 24. 2019
During a recent meeting in South Africa, the African Union’s Pan-African Parliamentary Committee on Rural Economy, Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources drafted a model law on food security and nutrition to guide or serve as a source of inspiration for countries looking to develop national or sub-national legislation on these issues.
Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue
2019
The African Union Commission, African Development Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and World Bank convened a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, August 5-6, to catalyze actions and financing to help address Africa’s worsening food security crisis under climate change. The Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue concluded with a joint Communiqué urging development partners to strengthen their coordination efforts to better support countries to accelerate progress towards their collective food and nutrition security goals.
2019
The African Union Commission, African Development Bank, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, International Fund for Agricultural Development, and World Bank convened a high-level meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, August 5-6, to catalyze actions and financing to help address Africa’s worsening food security crisis under climate change. The Africa Food Security Leadership Dialogue concluded with a joint Communiqué urging development partners to strengthen their coordination efforts to better support countries to accelerate progress towards their collective food and nutrition security goals.
International Food Security Assessment, 2019-29
THOME, KAREN; SMITH, MICHAEL; DAUGHERTY, KAMRON; RADA, NICHOLAS; CHRISTENSEN, CHERYL; MEADE, BIRGIT;. 2019
USDA report estimates that the share of food-insecure people in 76 low- and middle-income countries will fall from 19.3 percent in 2019 to 9.2 percent in 2029.
THOME, KAREN; SMITH, MICHAEL; DAUGHERTY, KAMRON; RADA, NICHOLAS; CHRISTENSEN, CHERYL; MEADE, BIRGIT;. 2019
USDA report estimates that the share of food-insecure people in 76 low- and middle-income countries will fall from 19.3 percent in 2019 to 9.2 percent in 2029.
Quality Unknown: The Invisible Water Crisis
Damania, Richard; Desbureaux, Sébastien; Rodella, Aude-Sophie; Russ, Jason; Zaveri, Esha;. 2019
World Bank report finds that a lack of clean water limits economic growth by one-third, stymies human potential, and reduces food production.
Damania, Richard; Desbureaux, Sébastien; Rodella, Aude-Sophie; Russ, Jason; Zaveri, Esha;. 2019
World Bank report finds that a lack of clean water limits economic growth by one-third, stymies human potential, and reduces food production.
Hunger, nutrition, and precipitation: evidence from Ghana and Bangladesh
Cooper, Matthew; Brown, Molly E.; Azzarri, Carlo; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth;. 2019
Study finds an association between precipitation shocks and household hunger in both Ghana and Bangladesh, and an association between higher rainfall and worse child nutrition in Ghana.
Cooper, Matthew; Brown, Molly E.; Azzarri, Carlo; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth;. 2019
Study finds an association between precipitation shocks and household hunger in both Ghana and Bangladesh, and an association between higher rainfall and worse child nutrition in Ghana.
WEBINAR "Implementation and Science: a two-way street with lots of turns"
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition; . 2019
A Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition webinar on September 16 will share experiences and lessons learned from the Suaahara II program in Nepal.
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition; . 2019
A Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition webinar on September 16 will share experiences and lessons learned from the Suaahara II program in Nepal.
Vitamin A Intakes Remain Higher Among Intervention Participants Three Years After a Biofortification Intervention in Mozambique
de Brauw, Alan; Moursi, Mourad; Munhaua, A. Bernardinho; . 2019
Study finds lasting impacts three years after a biofortification project introduced vitamin A orange sweet potatoes to farmers in Mozambique.
de Brauw, Alan; Moursi, Mourad; Munhaua, A. Bernardinho; . 2019
Study finds lasting impacts three years after a biofortification project introduced vitamin A orange sweet potatoes to farmers in Mozambique.
PLOS Medicine Special Issue: Maternal and Child Health & Nutrition
PLOS Medicine. 2019
Two studies in a PLOS Medicine special issue on maternal and child health and nutrition explore the impact of interventions to reduce barriers to treatment of acute malnutrition in Burkina Faso and Mali.
PLOS Medicine. 2019
Two studies in a PLOS Medicine special issue on maternal and child health and nutrition explore the impact of interventions to reduce barriers to treatment of acute malnutrition in Burkina Faso and Mali.
Compact2025 in Botswana: Accelerating together to end hunger and malnutrition
Compact2025. 2019
Compact2025 is pleased to announce its engagement with Botswana as a Focal Country committed to accelerating progress to end hunger and malnutrition.
Compact2025. 2019
Compact2025 is pleased to announce its engagement with Botswana as a Focal Country committed to accelerating progress to end hunger and malnutrition.
Adolescent Nutrition and Anaemia course
Nutrition International; . 2019
Nutrition International has launched a 15-module online course on adolescent nutrition and anemia.
Nutrition International; . 2019
Nutrition International has launched a 15-module online course on adolescent nutrition and anemia.
Adapting to Climate Change: Do More, Do Better, and Do New
IFPRI. 2019
Climate change poses huge challenges to the livelihoods of billions around the world, particularly farmers and the poor. Adapting to meet these challenges is possible, but we need more research and investment, better tools and practices, and new approaches.
IFPRI. 2019
Climate change poses huge challenges to the livelihoods of billions around the world, particularly farmers and the poor. Adapting to meet these challenges is possible, but we need more research and investment, better tools and practices, and new approaches.
Why the first thousand days matter most
MENON, PURNIMA; AVULA, RASMI; PANDEY, SHINJINI; SCOTT, SAMUEL; KUMAR, ALOK; . 2019
A blog post by researchers from IFPRI and NITI Aayog, India, explores how data on co-coverage of nutrition interventions can be used to plan for and assess the success of efforts to strengthen “effective convergence,” which is the successful reach of nutrition-related programs from relevant sectors to address the key determinants of poor nutrition for the same household, same woman, and same child in the first 1,000 days from conception until the child’s second birthday.
MENON, PURNIMA; AVULA, RASMI; PANDEY, SHINJINI; SCOTT, SAMUEL; KUMAR, ALOK; . 2019
A blog post by researchers from IFPRI and NITI Aayog, India, explores how data on co-coverage of nutrition interventions can be used to plan for and assess the success of efforts to strengthen “effective convergence,” which is the successful reach of nutrition-related programs from relevant sectors to address the key determinants of poor nutrition for the same household, same woman, and same child in the first 1,000 days from conception until the child’s second birthday.
Adapting to New Climate Realities: Doing More, Better, and New
IFPRI. 2019
The Global Commission on Adaptation seeks to highlight the adaptation challenges confronting poor people, notably poor farmers whose livelihoods are fragile and dependent on the weather and launch a year of action to begin rising to meet this challenge. In this seminar, IFPRI researchers advance paths towards meeting the adaptation challenge by doing more, better, and new.
IFPRI. 2019
The Global Commission on Adaptation seeks to highlight the adaptation challenges confronting poor people, notably poor farmers whose livelihoods are fragile and dependent on the weather and launch a year of action to begin rising to meet this challenge. In this seminar, IFPRI researchers advance paths towards meeting the adaptation challenge by doing more, better, and new.
As the 2019 UN Climate Action Summit Approaches, here’s how IFPRI is addressing climate change
DI PIETRO, ISABELLA;. 2019
First in a series of blog posts exploring IFPRI's work on climate change and its implications for food systems, land use, gender, and other issues in the runup to the the UN Climate Action Summit.
DI PIETRO, ISABELLA;. 2019
First in a series of blog posts exploring IFPRI's work on climate change and its implications for food systems, land use, gender, and other issues in the runup to the the UN Climate Action Summit.
World Bank, UNICEF call for solid steps to address child undernutrition in Vietnam
World Bank;. 2019
As Vietnam prepares its Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2021-30, the World Bank and UNICEF are working with the government to tackle the prevalence of undernutrition among children and recommend several policy actions. These include securing adequate and predictable financing for nutrition-related programs, building multisectoral plans to address the underlying determinants of undernutrition, and scaling up evidence-based interventions.
World Bank;. 2019
As Vietnam prepares its Socio-Economic Development Strategy 2021-30, the World Bank and UNICEF are working with the government to tackle the prevalence of undernutrition among children and recommend several policy actions. These include securing adequate and predictable financing for nutrition-related programs, building multisectoral plans to address the underlying determinants of undernutrition, and scaling up evidence-based interventions.
How important are supermarkets for the diets of the urban poor in Africa?
Wanyama, Rosina; Gödecke, Theda; Chege, Christine G. K.; Qaim, Matin;. 2019
Supermarkets are on the rise in Africa, but their role for the diets of the urban poor is still limited. A study in Food Security analyzes the diets and food purchasing patterns of poor urban consumers in Kenya and Uganda and shows: in Nairobi, slum households spend less than 5 percent of their total food budget in supermarkets; in Kampala the share is even lower at less than 1 percent, suggesting that a focus on the modern retail sector will not suffice to ensure food and nutrition security for all.
Wanyama, Rosina; Gödecke, Theda; Chege, Christine G. K.; Qaim, Matin;. 2019
Supermarkets are on the rise in Africa, but their role for the diets of the urban poor is still limited. A study in Food Security analyzes the diets and food purchasing patterns of poor urban consumers in Kenya and Uganda and shows: in Nairobi, slum households spend less than 5 percent of their total food budget in supermarkets; in Kampala the share is even lower at less than 1 percent, suggesting that a focus on the modern retail sector will not suffice to ensure food and nutrition security for all.
Digital Innovations in Food Systems Evidence Clearing House
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture;. 2019
The CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture has launched the Digital Innovations in Food Systems Evidence Clearing House. This online tool consolidates impact evidence from digital food system interventions around the world and allows users to monitor trends in the digital innovation sphere.
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture;. 2019
The CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture has launched the Digital Innovations in Food Systems Evidence Clearing House. This online tool consolidates impact evidence from digital food system interventions around the world and allows users to monitor trends in the digital innovation sphere.
Maternity Entitlements in Nigeria: Policies and practices
Alive & Thrive; . 2019
A study of workplace policies for parental leave and breastfeeding in Nigeria shows that concerted action in the public and private sectors could save thousands of lives and provide huge economic benefits.
Alive & Thrive; . 2019
A study of workplace policies for parental leave and breastfeeding in Nigeria shows that concerted action in the public and private sectors could save thousands of lives and provide huge economic benefits.
The burden of child and maternal malnutrition and trends in its indicators in the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2017
India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative Malnutrition Collaborators; . 2019
Malnutrition continues to be the leading risk factor for disease burden in India according to a new analysis in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative Malnutrition Collaborators; . 2019
Malnutrition continues to be the leading risk factor for disease burden in India according to a new analysis in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Feeding the Future: Food Action Alliance Launch
World Economic Forum; . 2019
The Food Action Alliance is a new partnership between the public and private sectors and international multilateral organizations to transform global food production.
World Economic Forum; . 2019
The Food Action Alliance is a new partnership between the public and private sectors and international multilateral organizations to transform global food production.
Global Coalition Promises More than $650 Million to Accelerate CGIAR Efforts to Help 300 Million Smallholder Farmers Adapt to Climate Change
CGIAR; . 2019
A coalition of donors, aid institutions, and philanthropy promised to invest more than US$650 million in the CGIAR System Organization to address the impact of climate change on food and agriculture.
CGIAR; . 2019
A coalition of donors, aid institutions, and philanthropy promised to invest more than US$650 million in the CGIAR System Organization to address the impact of climate change on food and agriculture.
World Food Day 2019: Our Actions Are Our Future
FAO. 2019
On October 16, events around the world will mark World Food Day and highlight the importance of healthy diets for a zero hunger world.
FAO. 2019
On October 16, events around the world will mark World Food Day and highlight the importance of healthy diets for a zero hunger world.
CFS 46
Committe on World Food Security; . 2019
CFS 46 takes place October 14-18 in Rome, Italy, featuring sessions on topics including the Sustainable Development Goals, food systems and nutrition, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Committe on World Food Security; . 2019
CFS 46 takes place October 14-18 in Rome, Italy, featuring sessions on topics including the Sustainable Development Goals, food systems and nutrition, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.
The State of the World’s Children 2019. Children, Food and Nutrition: Growing well in a changing world
UNICEF. 2019
For the first time in 20 years, UNICEF’s flagship report examines the issue of children, food, and nutrition, providing a fresh perspective on a rapidly evolving challenge.
UNICEF. 2019
For the first time in 20 years, UNICEF’s flagship report examines the issue of children, food, and nutrition, providing a fresh perspective on a rapidly evolving challenge.
2019 Global Hunger Index: The Challenge of Hunger and Climate Change
von Grebmer, K.; Bernstein, J.; Mukerji, R.; Patterson, F.; Wiemers, M.; Ní Chéilleachair, R.; Foley, C.; Gitter, S.; Ekstrom, K.; Fritschel, H.; . 2019
The 2019 Global Hunger Index concludes that progress made in the global fight against hunger is severely endangered, and the situation has even worsened in some regions.
von Grebmer, K.; Bernstein, J.; Mukerji, R.; Patterson, F.; Wiemers, M.; Ní Chéilleachair, R.; Foley, C.; Gitter, S.; Ekstrom, K.; Fritschel, H.; . 2019
The 2019 Global Hunger Index concludes that progress made in the global fight against hunger is severely endangered, and the situation has even worsened in some regions.
Rural Food Markets and Child Nutrition
Headey, Derek; Hirvonen, Kalle; Hoddinott, John; Stifel, David. 2019
A study in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics finds that children in rural Ethiopia who live close to markets that sell more non-staple food groups have slightly more diverse diets. The associations are similar in magnitude to those describing the relationship between dietary diversity and household production diversity; and for some food groups, notably dairy, household and community production of that food is especially important.
Headey, Derek; Hirvonen, Kalle; Hoddinott, John; Stifel, David. 2019
A study in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics finds that children in rural Ethiopia who live close to markets that sell more non-staple food groups have slightly more diverse diets. The associations are similar in magnitude to those describing the relationship between dietary diversity and household production diversity; and for some food groups, notably dairy, household and community production of that food is especially important.
My Food Our Future short video contest
IFPRI. 2019
Congratulations to the winners of IFPRI’s My Food, Our Future video competition! The contest called on young people in two different age categories to submit a creative short film with their ideas and solutions to help ensure global access to healthy, diverse, and affordable diets.
IFPRI. 2019
Congratulations to the winners of IFPRI’s My Food, Our Future video competition! The contest called on young people in two different age categories to submit a creative short film with their ideas and solutions to help ensure global access to healthy, diverse, and affordable diets.
Oil Palm Boom and Farm Household Diets in the Tropics
Sibhatu, Kibrom T.; . 2019
A Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems study finds high levels of undernourishment and micronutrient deficiency in farm households in Indonesia. Results suggest that oil palm adoption positively affects household dietary diversity, food availability, fruit and vegetable consumption, and micronutrient consumption both in transmigrant and local communities.
Sibhatu, Kibrom T.; . 2019
A Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems study finds high levels of undernourishment and micronutrient deficiency in farm households in Indonesia. Results suggest that oil palm adoption positively affects household dietary diversity, food availability, fruit and vegetable consumption, and micronutrient consumption both in transmigrant and local communities.
Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate
IPCC. 2019
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of addressing unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and frozen parts of the planet. The report also highlights how future shifts in fish distribution and decreased abundance and catch potential due to climate change are projected to affect income, livelihoods, and food security of marine resource-dependent communities.
IPCC. 2019
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report highlights the urgency of addressing unprecedented and enduring changes in the ocean and frozen parts of the planet. The report also highlights how future shifts in fish distribution and decreased abundance and catch potential due to climate change are projected to affect income, livelihoods, and food security of marine resource-dependent communities.
Programs need to focus on the double burden of malnutrition: Evidence from Guatemala
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
Drawing on evidence from Guatemala, an IFPRI blog post explores the potential unintended consequences of unhealthy weight gain from food-assisted maternal and child health and nutrition programs. The authors highlight the importance of nutrition programs pursuing double-duty actions to simultaneously address problems of undernutrition as well as overweight/obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
Drawing on evidence from Guatemala, an IFPRI blog post explores the potential unintended consequences of unhealthy weight gain from food-assisted maternal and child health and nutrition programs. The authors highlight the importance of nutrition programs pursuing double-duty actions to simultaneously address problems of undernutrition as well as overweight/obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.
SDG Summit 2019
United Nations; . 2019
The Sustainable Development Goals Summit is the first summit comprehensively reviewing progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 SDGs since their adoption in 2015.
United Nations; . 2019
The Sustainable Development Goals Summit is the first summit comprehensively reviewing progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 SDGs since their adoption in 2015.
DELIVERING FOR NUTRITION IN INDIA: INSIGHTS FROM IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH
POSHAN. 2019
On September 24, stakeholders from the nutrition community in India convened to share findings from ongoing or recently completed implementation research studies, especially on India’s National Nutrition Mission’s key pillars. “Delivering for Nutrition in India: Insights from Implementation Research” was co-hosted by IFPRI, the National Institute of Nutrition, and NITI Aayog, and supported by Alive & Thrive, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the India Nutrition Initiative.
POSHAN. 2019
On September 24, stakeholders from the nutrition community in India convened to share findings from ongoing or recently completed implementation research studies, especially on India’s National Nutrition Mission’s key pillars. “Delivering for Nutrition in India: Insights from Implementation Research” was co-hosted by IFPRI, the National Institute of Nutrition, and NITI Aayog, and supported by Alive & Thrive, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, UNICEF, the World Bank, and the India Nutrition Initiative.
Big Data in Agriculture Convention 2019
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture. 2019
The annual convention of the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture takes place October 16-18 in Hyderabad, India. The event will focus on the theme “Trust: Humans, Machines, and Ecosystems,” and explore how trust-be it in institutions, firms, communities, or technologies-will be necessary to capture the potential of innovative solutions for food security.
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture. 2019
The annual convention of the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture takes place October 16-18 in Hyderabad, India. The event will focus on the theme “Trust: Humans, Machines, and Ecosystems,” and explore how trust-be it in institutions, firms, communities, or technologies-will be necessary to capture the potential of innovative solutions for food security.
Incorporating prevention into community-based management of acute malnutrition: Insights from Mali and Burkina Faso
Huybregts, Lieven; Becquey, Elodie; Leroy, Jef L.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
IFPRI researchers synthesize the findings from two studies assessing the impact of preventative interventions on the incidence and prevalence of acute malnutrition in Burkina Faso and Mali. They report in their blog post that the interventions increased acute malnutrition screening coverage by an impressive 20 to 40 percentage points. However, this had no effect on treatment coverage, suggesting that there are still barriers preventing children from being referred to, enrolled in, and treated by community-based programs.
Huybregts, Lieven; Becquey, Elodie; Leroy, Jef L.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2019
IFPRI researchers synthesize the findings from two studies assessing the impact of preventative interventions on the incidence and prevalence of acute malnutrition in Burkina Faso and Mali. They report in their blog post that the interventions increased acute malnutrition screening coverage by an impressive 20 to 40 percentage points. However, this had no effect on treatment coverage, suggesting that there are still barriers preventing children from being referred to, enrolled in, and treated by community-based programs.
The State of Food and Agriculture 2019: Moving forward on food loss and waste reduction
FAO. 2019
FAO’s State of Food and Agriculture 2019 finds that globally around 14 percent of the world's food is lost after harvesting and before reaching the retail level, including through on-farm activities, storage, and transportation. The report provides insights into how much food is lost at different stages of the food supply chain, calls for informed decisions for an effective reduction, and offers new ways to measure progress.
FAO. 2019
FAO’s State of Food and Agriculture 2019 finds that globally around 14 percent of the world's food is lost after harvesting and before reaching the retail level, including through on-farm activities, storage, and transportation. The report provides insights into how much food is lost at different stages of the food supply chain, calls for informed decisions for an effective reduction, and offers new ways to measure progress.
2019 Global Report on Food Crises: Joint Analysis for Better Decisions: Update September 2019
FSIN. 2019
The first-ever mid-year update to the Global Report on Food Crises provides a revised look at the severity of current global food crises in terms of numbers of acutely food-insecure people and whether situations are improving, deteriorating, or stable. Findings include that Yemen continues to be the world’s largest food insecurity crisis, the situation in Ethiopia has deteriorated, and situations in northern Nigeria and South Sudan have slightly improved.
FSIN. 2019
The first-ever mid-year update to the Global Report on Food Crises provides a revised look at the severity of current global food crises in terms of numbers of acutely food-insecure people and whether situations are improving, deteriorating, or stable. Findings include that Yemen continues to be the world’s largest food insecurity crisis, the situation in Ethiopia has deteriorated, and situations in northern Nigeria and South Sudan have slightly improved.
“The role of the man is to look for food”: Lessons from men’s involvement in maternal and child health programmes in rural Central Malawi
Mkandawire, Elizabeth; Hendriks, Sheryl L.; . 2019
Contrary to literature suggesting that women are the main producers, procurers, and preparers of food, a study in PLOS One finds that in rural Central Malawi men are increasingly becoming responsible for providing and purchasing food and that they are supportive in food preparation and household activities. The authors suggest that opportunities exist for designing inclusive food and agriculture policies that can challenge misinterpretations of women’s role in food security and the underlying systems that reinforce gender inequalities.
Mkandawire, Elizabeth; Hendriks, Sheryl L.; . 2019
Contrary to literature suggesting that women are the main producers, procurers, and preparers of food, a study in PLOS One finds that in rural Central Malawi men are increasingly becoming responsible for providing and purchasing food and that they are supportive in food preparation and household activities. The authors suggest that opportunities exist for designing inclusive food and agriculture policies that can challenge misinterpretations of women’s role in food security and the underlying systems that reinforce gender inequalities.
Goalkeepers 2019
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; . 2019
The Goalkeepers event-hosted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-that launched the Foundation’s annual report card on the world’s progress toward the SDGs with a focus on how geography and gender contribute to global inequality.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; . 2019
The Goalkeepers event-hosted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation-that launched the Foundation’s annual report card on the world’s progress toward the SDGs with a focus on how geography and gender contribute to global inequality.
Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2019
Asian Development Bank; . 2019
The prevalence of stunting in children below the age of 5 years has fallen in 26 of 30 Asian Development Bank member economies since 2000. The ADB report Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2019 presents a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, environmental, and SDG indicators for the organization’s regional members. It is also accompanied this year by an interactive Key Indicators Database.
Asian Development Bank; . 2019
The prevalence of stunting in children below the age of 5 years has fallen in 26 of 30 Asian Development Bank member economies since 2000. The ADB report Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific 2019 presents a comprehensive set of economic, financial, social, environmental, and SDG indicators for the organization’s regional members. It is also accompanied this year by an interactive Key Indicators Database.
South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI)
World Bank; . 2019
The South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) formally ended on September 30, 2019. The full set of outputs produced over the lifetime of the program are available on the World Bank website.
World Bank; . 2019
The South Asia Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (SAFANSI) formally ended on September 30, 2019. The full set of outputs produced over the lifetime of the program are available on the World Bank website.
General Assembly of the United Nations: 74th Session
United Nations; . 2019
The 74th session of the UN General Assembly from September 17-30 comprised several key side events and high-level meetings.
United Nations; . 2019
The 74th session of the UN General Assembly from September 17-30 comprised several key side events and high-level meetings.
Progress in reducing child mortality and stunting in India: an application of the Lives Saved Tool
Alderman, Harold; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Menon, Purnima; . 2019
A study in Health Policy and Planning uses the Lives Saved Tool (LiST) to model the impact of scaling up health programs in India between 2006 and 2016 and compares estimates to observed changes. Results suggest that the tool provides plausibly accurate aggregate projections over periods as long as a decade, though it may be less reliable at subnational levels.
Alderman, Harold; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Menon, Purnima; . 2019
A study in Health Policy and Planning uses the Lives Saved Tool (LiST) to model the impact of scaling up health programs in India between 2006 and 2016 and compares estimates to observed changes. Results suggest that the tool provides plausibly accurate aggregate projections over periods as long as a decade, though it may be less reliable at subnational levels.
2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium
The World Food Prize;. 2019
From October 16-18, the 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium will be convened in Des Moines, Iowa. Its theme “Pax Agricultura: Peace Through Agriculture” addresses the increasingly intersectional issues of food security, conflict, and development.
The World Food Prize;. 2019
From October 16-18, the 2019 Borlaug Dialogue International Symposium will be convened in Des Moines, Iowa. Its theme “Pax Agricultura: Peace Through Agriculture” addresses the increasingly intersectional issues of food security, conflict, and development.
Keith Hansen named The Power of Nutrition’s first President in the USA
The Power of Nutrition; . 2019
The Power of Nutrition announced that Keith Hansen will serve as the inaugural president for The Power of Nutrition (USA), Inc. Hansen is a prominent global health systems expert and expected to play a key role as The Power of Nutrition expands its presence, most notably in the lead-up to the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Japan in 2020.
The Power of Nutrition; . 2019
The Power of Nutrition announced that Keith Hansen will serve as the inaugural president for The Power of Nutrition (USA), Inc. Hansen is a prominent global health systems expert and expected to play a key role as The Power of Nutrition expands its presence, most notably in the lead-up to the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Japan in 2020.
SUN Global Gathering 2019
SUN; . 2019
The Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Global Gathering 2019 "Nourishing people and planet together" will take place November 4-7 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
SUN; . 2019
The Scaling Up Nutrition Movement Global Gathering 2019 "Nourishing people and planet together" will take place November 4-7 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
MMS Cost-Benefit Tool
Nutrition International. 2019
Nutrition International developed a free online tool to help governments determine the costs and benefits of transitioning to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS).
Nutrition International. 2019
Nutrition International developed a free online tool to help governments determine the costs and benefits of transitioning to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS).
Video: Understanding food systems for healthier diets
A4NH; . 2019
A short video from A4NH explains the challenges, opportunities, and issues involved in food systems transformation.
A4NH; . 2019
A short video from A4NH explains the challenges, opportunities, and issues involved in food systems transformation.
The making of a blue revolution in Bangladesh: Enablers, impacts, and the path ahead for aquaculture
Rashid, Shahidur, ed.; Zhang, Xiaobo, ed.; . 2019
New book examines how the aquaculture revolution in Bangladesh occurred, how it improved the lives of fish producers and fish consumers, and what potential aquaculture still holds for the country.
Rashid, Shahidur, ed.; Zhang, Xiaobo, ed.; . 2019
New book examines how the aquaculture revolution in Bangladesh occurred, how it improved the lives of fish producers and fish consumers, and what potential aquaculture still holds for the country.
Food System Transformations: National Actions in a Globalized World
A4NH; IFPRI; . 2019
National actions for food system transformation are the focus of a policy seminar on November 14, in Washington, DC, hosted by A4NH and IFPRI.
A4NH; IFPRI; . 2019
National actions for food system transformation are the focus of a policy seminar on November 14, in Washington, DC, hosted by A4NH and IFPRI.
Botswana Roundtable Discussion: December 5, 2019
Compact2025; . 2019
On December 5, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security and Compact2025 will host the Botswana Roundtable Discussion in Gaborone.
Compact2025; . 2019
On December 5, the Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food Security and Compact2025 will host the Botswana Roundtable Discussion in Gaborone.
Affordability of the EAT–Lancet reference diet: a global analysis
Hirvonen, Kalle; Bai, Yan; Headey, Derek; Masters, William A.; . 2019
Study uses food price and household income data from 159 countries to estimate affordability of the benchmark diet recommended in the EAT-Lancet Commission report.
Hirvonen, Kalle; Bai, Yan; Headey, Derek; Masters, William A.; . 2019
Study uses food price and household income data from 159 countries to estimate affordability of the benchmark diet recommended in the EAT-Lancet Commission report.
Seeds of Change: The Power of Fruits and Vegetables to Improve Nutrition in Tanzania
Beaudreault, Amy R.; . 2019
The CSIS Global Food Security Project launched a report examining the power of fruits and vegetables to improve nutrition in Tanzania.
Beaudreault, Amy R.; . 2019
The CSIS Global Food Security Project launched a report examining the power of fruits and vegetables to improve nutrition in Tanzania.
UAE launches National Nutrition Guidelines
Gulf News;. 2019
The United Arab Emirates-in collaboration with the World Health Organization-have launched a set of National Nutrition Guidelines with the aim to check chronic diseases, improve health indicators, and reduce obesity.
Gulf News;. 2019
The United Arab Emirates-in collaboration with the World Health Organization-have launched a set of National Nutrition Guidelines with the aim to check chronic diseases, improve health indicators, and reduce obesity.
2019 Annual trends and outlook report: Gender equality in rural Africa: From commitments to outcomes
Quisumbing, Agnes R., ed.; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela, ed.; Njuki, Jemimah, ed.;. 2019
The 2019 Annual Trends and Outlook Report from ReSAKSS applies a gender lens to key issues that must be addressed to fully achieve the Malabo Declaration goals for inclusive agricultural growth.
Quisumbing, Agnes R., ed.; Meinzen-Dick, Ruth Suseela, ed.; Njuki, Jemimah, ed.;. 2019
The 2019 Annual Trends and Outlook Report from ReSAKSS applies a gender lens to key issues that must be addressed to fully achieve the Malabo Declaration goals for inclusive agricultural growth.
How the United States benefits from agricultural and food security investments in developing countries: Overview
BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (BIFAD); INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (IFPRI); ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU);. 2019
A synopsis from the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development, IFPRI, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities examine how the United States benefits from agricultural and food security investments in developing countries. It notes that USAID agriculture-related investments help prevent global transmission of animal diseases, support the search for solutions for soil- and plant-borne toxins, and promote U.S. consumers’ access to tropical foods and off-season fruits and vegetables imported from developing countries. In aid-recipient countries, these investments raise household incomes, improve nutrition and health, and build stronger national and regional economies.
BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (BIFAD); INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (IFPRI); ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU);. 2019
A synopsis from the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development, IFPRI, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities examine how the United States benefits from agricultural and food security investments in developing countries. It notes that USAID agriculture-related investments help prevent global transmission of animal diseases, support the search for solutions for soil- and plant-borne toxins, and promote U.S. consumers’ access to tropical foods and off-season fruits and vegetables imported from developing countries. In aid-recipient countries, these investments raise household incomes, improve nutrition and health, and build stronger national and regional economies.
NIPN Guidance Notes
NIPN; . 2019
The National Information Platforms for Nutrition Global Support Facility has developed a set of guidance notes to help countries adapt and apply the NIPN approach.
NIPN; . 2019
The National Information Platforms for Nutrition Global Support Facility has developed a set of guidance notes to help countries adapt and apply the NIPN approach.
Nutrition and food security impacts of quality seeds of biofortified orange-fleshed sweetpotato: Quasi-experimental evidence from Tanzania
Shikukua, Kelvin Mashisia; Okello, Julius Juma; Wambugu, Stella; Sindi, Kirimi; Low, Jan W.; McEwan, Margaret; . 2019
A study in World Development examines the nutrition and food security impacts of a project designed to improve availability of disease-free planting materials of biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) in rural Tanzania. The results show that participation in the project increased agronomic and nutritional knowledge of households, raised uptake rate for OFSP varieties, and improved food security status. However, effects on nutrition were weak.
Shikukua, Kelvin Mashisia; Okello, Julius Juma; Wambugu, Stella; Sindi, Kirimi; Low, Jan W.; McEwan, Margaret; . 2019
A study in World Development examines the nutrition and food security impacts of a project designed to improve availability of disease-free planting materials of biofortified orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) in rural Tanzania. The results show that participation in the project increased agronomic and nutritional knowledge of households, raised uptake rate for OFSP varieties, and improved food security status. However, effects on nutrition were weak.
National Nutrition Conference in Ethiopia: December 12, 2019
Compact2025; . 2019
IFPRI and distinguished partners will present new research results on diets, affordability, and policy at the National Nutrition Conference in Addis Ababa on December 12.
Compact2025; . 2019
IFPRI and distinguished partners will present new research results on diets, affordability, and policy at the National Nutrition Conference in Addis Ababa on December 12.
Envisioning Regenerative and Nourishing Food Futures for 2050
Rockefeller Foundation; SecondMuse; OpenIDEO; . 2019
The Rockefeller Foundation, SecondMuse, and OpenIDEO invite organizations to submit their vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050. Food System Vision Prize participants may submit at any point during the Open Submission Phase-the early submission deadline is December 5, 2019, and the last day to apply is January 31, 2019. Top Visionaries will be eligible to receive a prize of $200,000 each.
Rockefeller Foundation; SecondMuse; OpenIDEO; . 2019
The Rockefeller Foundation, SecondMuse, and OpenIDEO invite organizations to submit their vision of the regenerative and nourishing food system that they aspire to create by the year 2050. Food System Vision Prize participants may submit at any point during the Open Submission Phase-the early submission deadline is December 5, 2019, and the last day to apply is January 31, 2019. Top Visionaries will be eligible to receive a prize of $200,000 each.
Food Systems at risk: new trends and challenges
Dury, S. ed.; Bendjebbar, P. ed.; Hainzelin, E. ed.; Giordano, T. ed.; Bricas, N. ed.;. 2019
“Food Systems at Risk”-a report co-published by the European Commission, FAO, and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)-concludes that food systems are currently under an unprecedented number of threats. It lays out the trends and challenges in several categories including climate change, environmental integrity, inclusive development, and food security and nutrition.
Dury, S. ed.; Bendjebbar, P. ed.; Hainzelin, E. ed.; Giordano, T. ed.; Bricas, N. ed.;. 2019
“Food Systems at Risk”-a report co-published by the European Commission, FAO, and the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD)-concludes that food systems are currently under an unprecedented number of threats. It lays out the trends and challenges in several categories including climate change, environmental integrity, inclusive development, and food security and nutrition.
How the United States benefits from agricultural and food security investments in developing countries
BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (BIFAD); INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (IFPRI); ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU); . 2019
A report from the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development, IFPRI, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities examine how the United States benefits from agricultural and food security investments in developing countries. It notes that USAID agriculture-related investments help prevent global transmission of animal diseases, support the search for solutions for soil- and plant-borne toxins, and promote U.S. consumers’ access to tropical foods and off-season fruits and vegetables imported from developing countries. In aid-recipient countries, these investments raise household incomes, improve nutrition and health, and build stronger national and regional economies.
BOARD FOR INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (BIFAD); INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (IFPRI); ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC AND LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITIES (APLU); . 2019
A report from the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development, IFPRI, and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities examine how the United States benefits from agricultural and food security investments in developing countries. It notes that USAID agriculture-related investments help prevent global transmission of animal diseases, support the search for solutions for soil- and plant-borne toxins, and promote U.S. consumers’ access to tropical foods and off-season fruits and vegetables imported from developing countries. In aid-recipient countries, these investments raise household incomes, improve nutrition and health, and build stronger national and regional economies.
A Double Edged Sword? Improvements in Economic Conditions over a Decade in India Led to Declines in Undernutrition as Well as Increases in Overweight among Adolescents and Women
Young, Melissa F.; Nguyen, Phuong; Tran, Lan Mai; Avula, Rasmi; Menon, Purnima; . 2019
A study in The Journal of Nutrition examines the determinants of underweight and overweight/obesity among adolescent girls and women. Improved socioeconomic status was found to be a key driver of the reduction in undernutrition as well as the increase in overweight/obesity: simply improving economic status will therefore not ensure healthy weight status for women and girls.
Young, Melissa F.; Nguyen, Phuong; Tran, Lan Mai; Avula, Rasmi; Menon, Purnima; . 2019
A study in The Journal of Nutrition examines the determinants of underweight and overweight/obesity among adolescent girls and women. Improved socioeconomic status was found to be a key driver of the reduction in undernutrition as well as the increase in overweight/obesity: simply improving economic status will therefore not ensure healthy weight status for women and girls.
Nobel Economics Prize: Experiment-based research to reduce hunger, malnutrition, and global poverty
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
In a blog post, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects on how the winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics and their work-using randomized controlled trials-has created a new approach to understanding and alleviating global poverty. He also shares how the Laureates have played a major role in informing IFPRI’s work and also have continued collaboration with many IFPRI researchers over the years.
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
In a blog post, IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects on how the winners of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics and their work-using randomized controlled trials-has created a new approach to understanding and alleviating global poverty. He also shares how the Laureates have played a major role in informing IFPRI’s work and also have continued collaboration with many IFPRI researchers over the years.
Using Malawi’s Community-Based Childcare Centers to Implement an Agriculture and Nutrition Intervention
IFPRI; SEEMS; A4NH. 2019
On November 6, a policy seminar in Washington, D.C. will explore the findings of a rigorous evaluation on the impact, sustainability, costs, and returns on investment of an initiative to implement an integrated agriculture and nutrition behavior change intervention through community-based early childhood development centers in Malawi. The event is co-organized by IFPRI, the University of Washington-led SEEMS nutrition project, and the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH).
IFPRI; SEEMS; A4NH. 2019
On November 6, a policy seminar in Washington, D.C. will explore the findings of a rigorous evaluation on the impact, sustainability, costs, and returns on investment of an initiative to implement an integrated agriculture and nutrition behavior change intervention through community-based early childhood development centers in Malawi. The event is co-organized by IFPRI, the University of Washington-led SEEMS nutrition project, and the CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH).
Food Systems and Nutrition E-Consultation: Emerging Evidence And Research Opportunities
USAID Bureau for Food Security; USAID Advancing Nutrition; Agrilinks;. 2019
Join the USAID Bureau for Food Security, USAID Advancing Nutrition, Agrilinks, and the Feed the Future Nutrition Innovation Lab for an e-consultation on food systems and nutrition November 12-18. A webinar on November 12 will share findings from the Feed the Future Nutrition Innovation Lab’s latest evidence review, and a 5-day online discussion will then provide opportunities for participants to identify and prioritize future research opportunities that fill critical knowledge gaps.
USAID Bureau for Food Security; USAID Advancing Nutrition; Agrilinks;. 2019
Join the USAID Bureau for Food Security, USAID Advancing Nutrition, Agrilinks, and the Feed the Future Nutrition Innovation Lab for an e-consultation on food systems and nutrition November 12-18. A webinar on November 12 will share findings from the Feed the Future Nutrition Innovation Lab’s latest evidence review, and a 5-day online discussion will then provide opportunities for participants to identify and prioritize future research opportunities that fill critical knowledge gaps.
Report on Policies and Action Plan for a Secure and Sustainable Agriculture
Committee for Agricultural Policies and Action Plan for a Secure and Sustainable Agriculture; . 2019
The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has released a committee report reviewing the country’s agricultural policies and suggesting an action plan for secure and sustainable agriculture and to improve farmer livelihoods.
Committee for Agricultural Policies and Action Plan for a Secure and Sustainable Agriculture; . 2019
The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has released a committee report reviewing the country’s agricultural policies and suggesting an action plan for secure and sustainable agriculture and to improve farmer livelihoods.
A Community-Based Early Childhood Development Center Platform Promoting Diversified Diets and Food Production Increases the Mean Probability of Adequacy of Intake of Preschoolers in Malawi: A Cluster Randomized Trial
Gelli, Aulo; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Santacroce, Marco; Twalibu, Aisha; Margolies, Amy; Katundu, Mangani; . 2019
An evaluation of the impact of an agriculture and nutrition behavior change communication (BCC) intervention in Malawi found that using a preschool platform to implement a nutrition-sensitive BCC intervention is an effective strategy. It improves the adequacy of micronutrient intake of preschool children in food-insecure settings, according to the results that were published in The Journal of Nutrition.
Gelli, Aulo; Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Santacroce, Marco; Twalibu, Aisha; Margolies, Amy; Katundu, Mangani; . 2019
An evaluation of the impact of an agriculture and nutrition behavior change communication (BCC) intervention in Malawi found that using a preschool platform to implement a nutrition-sensitive BCC intervention is an effective strategy. It improves the adequacy of micronutrient intake of preschool children in food-insecure settings, according to the results that were published in The Journal of Nutrition.
Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review
USAID Advancing Nutrition. 2019
USAID Advancing Nutrition now offers the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review, a curated collection of recent research, tools, news, and events related to developments and evidence in global nutrition programming. Subscribe to receive updates by email every other month.
USAID Advancing Nutrition. 2019
USAID Advancing Nutrition now offers the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Resource Review, a curated collection of recent research, tools, news, and events related to developments and evidence in global nutrition programming. Subscribe to receive updates by email every other month.
Some lessons from a life in food policy
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
Outgoing IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects in a Global Food Policy article on the promise of food policy to change human lives.
Fan, Shenggen;. 2019
Outgoing IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan reflects in a Global Food Policy article on the promise of food policy to change human lives.
Drivers of Under-Five Stunting Trend in 14 Low- and Middle-Income Countries since the Turn of the Millennium: A Multilevel Pooled Analysis of 50 Demographic and Health Surveys
Argaw, Alemayehu; Hanley-Cook, Giles; De Cock, Nathalie; Kolsteren, Patrick; Huybregts, Lieven; Lachat, Carl;. 2019
A study in Nutrients examines the relationship between the decreasing trend in child stunting and potential driving factors such as women’s decision-making power, access to sanitation facilities, and early initiation of breastfeeding, using data from 50 Demographic and Health Surveys since 2000 in 14 countries. The results reinforce the need for a combination of nutrition-sensitive and -specific interventions to tackle the problem of stunting. The identified drivers could help to guide global efforts to further accelerate stunting reduction and monitor progress against chronic childhood undernutrition.
Argaw, Alemayehu; Hanley-Cook, Giles; De Cock, Nathalie; Kolsteren, Patrick; Huybregts, Lieven; Lachat, Carl;. 2019
A study in Nutrients examines the relationship between the decreasing trend in child stunting and potential driving factors such as women’s decision-making power, access to sanitation facilities, and early initiation of breastfeeding, using data from 50 Demographic and Health Surveys since 2000 in 14 countries. The results reinforce the need for a combination of nutrition-sensitive and -specific interventions to tackle the problem of stunting. The identified drivers could help to guide global efforts to further accelerate stunting reduction and monitor progress against chronic childhood undernutrition.
BEYOND THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REPORT 2018 SERIES
WFP. 2019
Beyond the Annual Performance Report 2018 Snapshot Series examines progress toward Zero Hunger by 2030 in five of the World Food Program’s most prominent initiatives: school feeding, aviation, capacity strengthening, smallholder farmers, and the humanitarian-development nexus. The series shares lessons learned and outlines priorities for the coming years.
WFP. 2019
Beyond the Annual Performance Report 2018 Snapshot Series examines progress toward Zero Hunger by 2030 in five of the World Food Program’s most prominent initiatives: school feeding, aviation, capacity strengthening, smallholder farmers, and the humanitarian-development nexus. The series shares lessons learned and outlines priorities for the coming years.
ATONU Super Girl Adventures
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN); . 2019
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) has created comic books to teach adolescents about nutrition in Ethiopia and Tanzania. As part of their Agriculture to Nutrition (ATONU) initiative, the ATONU Super Girl Adventures cover themes ranging from dietary diversity to homestead food production and women’s empowerment.
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN); . 2019
The Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN) has created comic books to teach adolescents about nutrition in Ethiopia and Tanzania. As part of their Agriculture to Nutrition (ATONU) initiative, the ATONU Super Girl Adventures cover themes ranging from dietary diversity to homestead food production and women’s empowerment.
Experimental evidence on post-program effects and spillovers from an agriculture-nutrition program
Dillon, Andrew; Bliznashka, Lilia; Olney, Deanna;. 2019
A study in Economics & Human Biology examines the post-program effects and spillovers of the Enhanced Homestead Food Production program implemented by Helen Keller International in Burkina Faso. The findings reveal that successes during the program period could not be sustained but impacts on agricultural production, nutrition knowledge, health care practices, and severe anemia three years after the program were significant.
Dillon, Andrew; Bliznashka, Lilia; Olney, Deanna;. 2019
A study in Economics & Human Biology examines the post-program effects and spillovers of the Enhanced Homestead Food Production program implemented by Helen Keller International in Burkina Faso. The findings reveal that successes during the program period could not be sustained but impacts on agricultural production, nutrition knowledge, health care practices, and severe anemia three years after the program were significant.
Improving Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Through Quality Improvement: An Effectiveness-implementation Hybrid Study Type III
SISN. 2019
On December 4, the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition will host a webinar on “Improving Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Through Quality Improvement: An Effectiveness-implementation Hybrid Study Type III.” The webinar will (1) introduce the effectiveness-implementation hybrid design; (2) describe the quality improvement approach and implementation strategies used to support the delivery of the intervention; and (3) present preliminary findings from the baseline data collection.
SISN. 2019
On December 4, the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition will host a webinar on “Improving Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation Through Quality Improvement: An Effectiveness-implementation Hybrid Study Type III.” The webinar will (1) introduce the effectiveness-implementation hybrid design; (2) describe the quality improvement approach and implementation strategies used to support the delivery of the intervention; and (3) present preliminary findings from the baseline data collection.
Food Access Deficiencies in Sub-saharan Africa: Prevalence and Implications for Agricultural Interventions
Fraval, Simon; Hammond, James; Bogard, Jessica R.; Ng'endo, Mary; van Etten, Jacob; Herrero, Mario; Oosting, Simon J.; de Boer, Imke J. M.; Lannerstad, Mats; Teufel, Nils; Lamanna, Christine; Rosenstock, Todd S.; Pagella, Tim; Vanlauwe, Bernard; Dontsop-Nguezet, Paul M.; Baines, David; Carpena, Pietro; Njingulula, Paulin; Okafor, Christopher; Wichern, Jannike; Ayantunde, Augustine; Bosire, Caroline; Chesterman, Sabrina; Kihoro, Esther; Rao, Elizaphan J. O.; Skirrow, Tom; Steinke, Jonathan; Stirling, Clare M.; Yameogo, Viviane; van Wijk, Mark T.;. 2019
Reviewing data from rural households in Africa South of the Sahara, a study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems aims to identify household level food access deficiencies and understand the associations with rural livelihoods and food sourcing behavior throughout the year. The results show several implications for the development of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions: they should be tailored to agro-ecological zone, household composition, scale of operation and production mix. Furthermore, increasing income will not necessarily result in improved diet diversity or healthy dietary choices.
Fraval, Simon; Hammond, James; Bogard, Jessica R.; Ng'endo, Mary; van Etten, Jacob; Herrero, Mario; Oosting, Simon J.; de Boer, Imke J. M.; Lannerstad, Mats; Teufel, Nils; Lamanna, Christine; Rosenstock, Todd S.; Pagella, Tim; Vanlauwe, Bernard; Dontsop-Nguezet, Paul M.; Baines, David; Carpena, Pietro; Njingulula, Paulin; Okafor, Christopher; Wichern, Jannike; Ayantunde, Augustine; Bosire, Caroline; Chesterman, Sabrina; Kihoro, Esther; Rao, Elizaphan J. O.; Skirrow, Tom; Steinke, Jonathan; Stirling, Clare M.; Yameogo, Viviane; van Wijk, Mark T.;. 2019
Reviewing data from rural households in Africa South of the Sahara, a study in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems aims to identify household level food access deficiencies and understand the associations with rural livelihoods and food sourcing behavior throughout the year. The results show several implications for the development of nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions: they should be tailored to agro-ecological zone, household composition, scale of operation and production mix. Furthermore, increasing income will not necessarily result in improved diet diversity or healthy dietary choices.
Various forms of double burden of malnutrition problems exist in rural Kenya
Fongar, Andrea; Gödecke; Theda; Qaim, Matin; . 2019
The coexistence of overweight/obesity and undernutrition is often referred to as the double burden of malnutrition. In a BMC Public Health paper, researchers use data from Kenya to show that dual-burden of malnutrition problems are observed for a significant share of households and individuals in rural Africa though prevalence rates depend on how the double burden is defined and measured.
Fongar, Andrea; Gödecke; Theda; Qaim, Matin; . 2019
The coexistence of overweight/obesity and undernutrition is often referred to as the double burden of malnutrition. In a BMC Public Health paper, researchers use data from Kenya to show that dual-burden of malnutrition problems are observed for a significant share of households and individuals in rural Africa though prevalence rates depend on how the double burden is defined and measured.
Women’s empowerment and nutrition status: The case of iron deficiency in India
Gupta, Soumya; Pingali, Prabhu; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per; . 2019
A study in Food Policy in Maharashtra, India, finds that women’s iron status improves with higher empowerment levels in agriculture, suggesting that non-dietary pathways can potentially address micronutrient outcomes for women.
Gupta, Soumya; Pingali, Prabhu; Pinstrup-Andersen, Per; . 2019
A study in Food Policy in Maharashtra, India, finds that women’s iron status improves with higher empowerment levels in agriculture, suggesting that non-dietary pathways can potentially address micronutrient outcomes for women.
The Double Burden of Malnutrition
The Lancet. 2019
The Lancet published a four-paper series exploring how the double burden of malnutrition is affecting low- and middle-income countries.
The Lancet. 2019
The Lancet published a four-paper series exploring how the double burden of malnutrition is affecting low- and middle-income countries.
Ghana Dietary Data Video
Intake. 2019
A video from Intake-a Center for Dietary Assessment at FHI Solutions-describes the changing nutritional situation in Ghana, where dietary patterns are shifting towards increased consumption of “fast foods.”
Intake. 2019
A video from Intake-a Center for Dietary Assessment at FHI Solutions-describes the changing nutritional situation in Ghana, where dietary patterns are shifting towards increased consumption of “fast foods.”
Global map and indicators of food system sustainability
Béné, Christophe; Prager, Steven D.; Achicanoy, Harold A. E.; Toro, Patricia Alvarez; Lamotte, Lea; Bonilla, Camila; Mapes, Brendan R.; . 2019
A paper in Scientific Data presents the first global map of food systems sustainability based on a rigorous protocol using indicators across four dimensions: environment, social, food security and nutrition, and economic. The results present a global sustainability map covering 97 countries and 20 indicators.
Béné, Christophe; Prager, Steven D.; Achicanoy, Harold A. E.; Toro, Patricia Alvarez; Lamotte, Lea; Bonilla, Camila; Mapes, Brendan R.; . 2019
A paper in Scientific Data presents the first global map of food systems sustainability based on a rigorous protocol using indicators across four dimensions: environment, social, food security and nutrition, and economic. The results present a global sustainability map covering 97 countries and 20 indicators.
Designing interventions in local value chains for improved health and nutrition: Insights from Malawi
Donovan, Jason; Gelli, Aulo;. 2019
An article in World Development Perspectives uses rural Malawi to apply the Value Chains and Nutrition framework to explore how local value chain interventions can be designed to advance health and nutrition goals. The results suggest that interventions will need to be carefully sequenced within and across value chains to address supply and demand constraints and that stronger collaborative ties are needed between NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector.
Donovan, Jason; Gelli, Aulo;. 2019
An article in World Development Perspectives uses rural Malawi to apply the Value Chains and Nutrition framework to explore how local value chain interventions can be designed to advance health and nutrition goals. The results suggest that interventions will need to be carefully sequenced within and across value chains to address supply and demand constraints and that stronger collaborative ties are needed between NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector.
Program announcement: IFPRI, Rwanda government partner on policy analysis, capacity strengthening for rural transformation
Compact2025; . 2019
IFPRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda have partnered to create the new Rwanda Agricultural Policy Analysis and Capacity Development Program.
Compact2025; . 2019
IFPRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda have partnered to create the new Rwanda Agricultural Policy Analysis and Capacity Development Program.
Peru to regulate food loss and waste along supply chain
Sherman, Asia; . 2019
A new law entered into force regulating Peru’s food loss and waste and intending to end hunger and improve the country’s environmental footprint.
Sherman, Asia; . 2019
A new law entered into force regulating Peru’s food loss and waste and intending to end hunger and improve the country’s environmental footprint.
Commercial Snack Food and Beverage Consumption Prevalence among Children 6–59 Months in West Africa
Nordhagen, Stella; Pries, Alissa M.; Dissieka, Romance; . 2019
This study from Helen Keller International summarizes patterns in commercial snack food consumption by children in four West African countries. It finds that 26 percent of children in Niger, 32 percent in Burkina Faso, 42 percent in Mali, and 46 percent in Cote d’Ivoire ate at least one commercial snack food or beverage product in the 24 hours prior to data collection.
Nordhagen, Stella; Pries, Alissa M.; Dissieka, Romance; . 2019
This study from Helen Keller International summarizes patterns in commercial snack food consumption by children in four West African countries. It finds that 26 percent of children in Niger, 32 percent in Burkina Faso, 42 percent in Mali, and 46 percent in Cote d’Ivoire ate at least one commercial snack food or beverage product in the 24 hours prior to data collection.
Supermarket food purchases and child nutrition in Kenya
Debela, Bethelhem Legesse; Demmler, Kathrin M.; Klasen, Stephan; Qaim, Matin; . 2019
Recent research has suggested that supermarkets may contribute to rising rates of obesity in Africa, but most of these studies looked at adult populations. A study in Global Food Security examines data from urban Kenya and shows that supermarkets do not seem to be a driver of childhood obesity in this setting and instead help reduce child undernutrition and contribute to gains in child height.
Debela, Bethelhem Legesse; Demmler, Kathrin M.; Klasen, Stephan; Qaim, Matin; . 2019
Recent research has suggested that supermarkets may contribute to rising rates of obesity in Africa, but most of these studies looked at adult populations. A study in Global Food Security examines data from urban Kenya and shows that supermarkets do not seem to be a driver of childhood obesity in this setting and instead help reduce child undernutrition and contribute to gains in child height.
Biofortification: A food-systems solution to help end hidden hunger
HarvestPlus; FAO; . 2019
A joint brief from HarvestPlus and FAO presents the latest evidence and lessons learned on how biofortification can contribute to improved food systems and public health for all.
HarvestPlus; FAO; . 2019
A joint brief from HarvestPlus and FAO presents the latest evidence and lessons learned on how biofortification can contribute to improved food systems and public health for all.
Exploratory Analysis of Nutritional Quality and Metrics of Snack Consumption among Nepali Children during the Complementary Feeding Period
Pries, Alissa M.; Ferguson, Elaine L.; Sharma, Nisha; Upadhyay, Atul; Filteau, Suzanne;. 2019
This study from Helen Keller International examines how nutritional quality of snacks consumed between meals relates to overall dietary adequacy and total energy intakes for young children during the complementary feeding period in Nepal.
Pries, Alissa M.; Ferguson, Elaine L.; Sharma, Nisha; Upadhyay, Atul; Filteau, Suzanne;. 2019
This study from Helen Keller International examines how nutritional quality of snacks consumed between meals relates to overall dietary adequacy and total energy intakes for young children during the complementary feeding period in Nepal.
Social Protection, Food Security, and Asset Formation
Hidrobo, Melissa; Hoddinott, John; Kumar, Neha; Olivier, Meghan. 2018
New study finds that social protection increases the quantity and quality of food consumed and asset holdings such as livestock and savings.
Hidrobo, Melissa; Hoddinott, John; Kumar, Neha; Olivier, Meghan. 2018
New study finds that social protection increases the quantity and quality of food consumed and asset holdings such as livestock and savings.
Investment for Nutrition
UNSCN; IFPRI. 2018
The UN System Standing Committee on Nutrition and IFPRI will host a policy seminar on February 8 in Washington, DC, highlighting how investments in food systems and nutrition-sensitive agriculture can positively impact nutrition.
UNSCN; IFPRI. 2018
The UN System Standing Committee on Nutrition and IFPRI will host a policy seminar on February 8 in Washington, DC, highlighting how investments in food systems and nutrition-sensitive agriculture can positively impact nutrition.
WEBINAR–Balancing the Systems: Making Food & Market Systems Work for Nutrition
ACDI/VOCA; Agribusiness Systems International. 2018
ACDI/VOCA and Agribusiness Systems International will host a webinar on “Balancing the Systems: Making Food and Market Systems Work for Nutrition” on February 22.
ACDI/VOCA; Agribusiness Systems International. 2018
ACDI/VOCA and Agribusiness Systems International will host a webinar on “Balancing the Systems: Making Food and Market Systems Work for Nutrition” on February 22.
US Presentation of “Nutrition and food systems—A report by The High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE)”
HLPE; HarvestPlus; IFPRI; A4NH. 2018
The US presentation of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) report on “Nutrition and food systems” will be held in Washington, DC, on January 18 co-organized by HLPE, HarvestPlus, IFPRI, and A4NH.
HLPE; HarvestPlus; IFPRI; A4NH. 2018
The US presentation of the High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE) report on “Nutrition and food systems” will be held in Washington, DC, on January 18 co-organized by HLPE, HarvestPlus, IFPRI, and A4NH.
Nutrition behaviour change communication causes sustained effects on IYCN knowledge in two cluster-randomised trials in Bangladesh
Hoddinott, John; Ahmed, Akhter; Karachiwalla, Naureen I.; Roy, Shalini. 2018
A study of behavior change communication in Bangladesh by Cornell and IFPRI researchers presents three main findings: (1) this type of communication improves knowledge on infant and young child nutrition substantially in the first year of intervention, (2) the increase in knowledge between the 1st and 2nd year is smaller, (3) knowledge persists: there are no significant decreases in knowledge 6-10 months after the communication activities ended.
Hoddinott, John; Ahmed, Akhter; Karachiwalla, Naureen I.; Roy, Shalini. 2018
A study of behavior change communication in Bangladesh by Cornell and IFPRI researchers presents three main findings: (1) this type of communication improves knowledge on infant and young child nutrition substantially in the first year of intervention, (2) the increase in knowledge between the 1st and 2nd year is smaller, (3) knowledge persists: there are no significant decreases in knowledge 6-10 months after the communication activities ended.
FAO, legislators launch pilot parliamentary alliance for food security and nutrition in the Philippines
FAO. 2018
FAO and legislators in the Philippines launch pilot parliamentary alliance to tackle national food security and nutrition issues.
FAO. 2018
FAO and legislators in the Philippines launch pilot parliamentary alliance to tackle national food security and nutrition issues.
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS FORUM ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURE 2018
Responsible Business. 2018
Event will convene over 500 decision makers to discuss food and agriculture issues in Asia and how to scale collaboration to achieve the SDGs.
Responsible Business. 2018
Event will convene over 500 decision makers to discuss food and agriculture issues in Asia and how to scale collaboration to achieve the SDGs.
Accelerating Behavior Change in Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
SPRING. 2018
Online training helps practitioners learn how to integrate behavior change methods into nutrition-sensitive agriculture practices.
SPRING. 2018
Online training helps practitioners learn how to integrate behavior change methods into nutrition-sensitive agriculture practices.
Social determinants of inequalities in child undernutrition in Bangladesh: A decomposition analysis
Huda, Tanvir M.; Hayes, Alison; El Arifeen, Shams; Dibley, Michael J.. 2018
This study examines the relative contribution of different social determinants to the socioeconomic inequality in child undernutrition in Bangladesh. Results suggest that stunting is more concentrated among the poor than among the well-off and that household economic status, maternal and paternal education, health-seeking behavior of the mothers, sanitation, fertility, and maternal stature are the major contributors to the disparity in stunting prevalence.
Huda, Tanvir M.; Hayes, Alison; El Arifeen, Shams; Dibley, Michael J.. 2018
This study examines the relative contribution of different social determinants to the socioeconomic inequality in child undernutrition in Bangladesh. Results suggest that stunting is more concentrated among the poor than among the well-off and that household economic status, maternal and paternal education, health-seeking behavior of the mothers, sanitation, fertility, and maternal stature are the major contributors to the disparity in stunting prevalence.
Pamodzi! “Togetherness for Nutrition”
SPRING. 2018
On January 23, USAID’s Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project hosted a webinar to share lessons from three agriculture and food security programs implementing nutrition-sensitive interventions in Zambia.
SPRING. 2018
On January 23, USAID’s Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project hosted a webinar to share lessons from three agriculture and food security programs implementing nutrition-sensitive interventions in Zambia.
Farm production diversity and dietary quality: linkages and measurement issues
Sibhatu, Kibrom T.; Qaim, Matin. 2018
An analysis of farm production diversity and dietary quality in Indonesia, Kenya, and Uganda finds that increasing the number of food groups produced on the farm independent of market incentives may foster subsistence, reduce income, and thus rather worsen dietary quality. This suggests that improving the functioning of agricultural markets and smallholder market access are key strategies to enhance nutrition.
Sibhatu, Kibrom T.; Qaim, Matin. 2018
An analysis of farm production diversity and dietary quality in Indonesia, Kenya, and Uganda finds that increasing the number of food groups produced on the farm independent of market incentives may foster subsistence, reduce income, and thus rather worsen dietary quality. This suggests that improving the functioning of agricultural markets and smallholder market access are key strategies to enhance nutrition.
African leaders commit to overcome malnutrition, elevate nutrition as driver for economic growth
African Development Bank. 2018
African leaders commit to overcome malnutrition and elevate nutrition as driver for economic growth and sustainable development.
African Development Bank. 2018
African leaders commit to overcome malnutrition and elevate nutrition as driver for economic growth and sustainable development.
New African agricultural transformation scorecard highlights continent’s progress
Badiane, Ousmane. 2018
The African Union launched the first-ever scorecard to track agriculture sector progress of African countries.
Badiane, Ousmane. 2018
The African Union launched the first-ever scorecard to track agriculture sector progress of African countries.
Value Chains for Nutrition in South Asia: Who Delivers, How, and to Whom?
IDS. 2018
IDS Bulletin presents the findings from four years of research under the Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) program.
IDS. 2018
IDS Bulletin presents the findings from four years of research under the Leveraging Agriculture for Nutrition in South Asia (LANSA) program.
Innovation with a Purpose: The role of technology innovation in accelerating food systems transformation
World Economic Forum; McKinsey & Company. 2018
World Economic Forum report highlights how technology innovation can accelerate transformation in food systems.
World Economic Forum; McKinsey & Company. 2018
World Economic Forum report highlights how technology innovation can accelerate transformation in food systems.
Nutrition Exchange: January 2018 - Issue 9
Emergency Nutrition Network. 2018
The ninth issue of the Emergency Nutrition Network’s Nutrition Exchange contains short, easy-to-read and non-technical articles aimed at capturing experiences in nutrition programming from countries with all forms of malnutrition.
Emergency Nutrition Network. 2018
The ninth issue of the Emergency Nutrition Network’s Nutrition Exchange contains short, easy-to-read and non-technical articles aimed at capturing experiences in nutrition programming from countries with all forms of malnutrition.
Agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition
Lin, Justin Yifu. 2018
Justin Yifu Lin, Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University and member of the Compact2025 Leadership Council, explains in this blog post why agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition.
Lin, Justin Yifu. 2018
Justin Yifu Lin, Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University and member of the Compact2025 Leadership Council, explains in this blog post why agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition.
Harnessing Research and Innovation for FOOD 2030: A science policy dialogue
European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Bioeconomy. 2018
The outcome report of the FOOD 2030 conference "Harnessing Research and Innovation for FOOD 2030: A science policy dialogue” provides highlights on successful European research and innovation outcomes relevant to food and nutrition security.
European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, Bioeconomy. 2018
The outcome report of the FOOD 2030 conference "Harnessing Research and Innovation for FOOD 2030: A science policy dialogue” provides highlights on successful European research and innovation outcomes relevant to food and nutrition security.
A qualitative analysis of men’s involvement in maternal and child health as a policy intervention in rural Central Malawi
Mkandawire, Elizabeth; Hendriks, Sheryl L.. 2018
This study from the Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Wellbeing in South Africa finds that involving men in maternal and child health is important for improved nutrition outcomes and can be facilitated by factors such as recognition by men of the impact of their involvement, pride, advocacy, incentives and disincentives, and male champions.
Mkandawire, Elizabeth; Hendriks, Sheryl L.. 2018
This study from the Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Wellbeing in South Africa finds that involving men in maternal and child health is important for improved nutrition outcomes and can be facilitated by factors such as recognition by men of the impact of their involvement, pride, advocacy, incentives and disincentives, and male champions.
Two Lao PDR Provinces Agree on a Cross-Cutting Approach to Reduce Malnutrition
World Bank. 2018
Working with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and central government of Lao PDR, the World Bank will support two provinces and selected districts to reduce stunting. Comprehensive new approaches will include targeting diversified food production and delivering better health-care, clean water and sanitation facilities, and social safety net programs.
World Bank. 2018
Working with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and central government of Lao PDR, the World Bank will support two provinces and selected districts to reduce stunting. Comprehensive new approaches will include targeting diversified food production and delivering better health-care, clean water and sanitation facilities, and social safety net programs.
FAO and Telefónica to boost use of cutting-edge digital technologies to assist farmers in developing countries
FAO. 2018
FAO and Telefonica, Spain, plan to work together to leverage the use of cutting-edge digital technologies for agricultural development, food security, and nutrition.
FAO. 2018
FAO and Telefonica, Spain, plan to work together to leverage the use of cutting-edge digital technologies for agricultural development, food security, and nutrition.
Advancing Research (and Policy) on Nutrition and Agriculture
IFPRI. 2018
On February 22, researchers presented results from an IFPRI-led project-“Advancing Research on Nutrition and Agriculture (AReNA)”-designed to advance the evidence base and address strategic policy questions on how agricultural policies can help improve human nutrition.
IFPRI. 2018
On February 22, researchers presented results from an IFPRI-led project-“Advancing Research on Nutrition and Agriculture (AReNA)”-designed to advance the evidence base and address strategic policy questions on how agricultural policies can help improve human nutrition.
Quantifying the cost and benefits of ending hunger and undernutrition: Examining the differences among alternative approaches
Fan, Shenggen; Headey, Derek D.; Laborde Debucquet, David; Mason d'Croz, Daniel; Rue, Christopher; Sulser, Timothy; Wiebe, Keith D.;. 2018
Brief from IFPRI researchers examines different estimates for ending hunger and undernutrition ranging from US$7 billion to US$265 billion per year.
Fan, Shenggen; Headey, Derek D.; Laborde Debucquet, David; Mason d'Croz, Daniel; Rue, Christopher; Sulser, Timothy; Wiebe, Keith D.;. 2018
Brief from IFPRI researchers examines different estimates for ending hunger and undernutrition ranging from US$7 billion to US$265 billion per year.
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture: What have we learned so far?
Ruel, Marie T.; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Balagamwala, Mysbah;. 2018
A review of nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs finds they improve a variety of nutrition outcomes in mothers and children.
Ruel, Marie T.; Quisumbing, Agnes R.; Balagamwala, Mysbah;. 2018
A review of nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs finds they improve a variety of nutrition outcomes in mothers and children.
The World Bank, The Power of Nutrition, and The Global Financing Facility Invest $55 Million to Reduce Chronic Malnutrition of Children in Rwanda
World Bank. 2018
World Bank, Power of Nutrition, and Global Financing Facility commit US$55 million to the Rwanda Stunting Prevention and Reduction Project.
World Bank. 2018
World Bank, Power of Nutrition, and Global Financing Facility commit US$55 million to the Rwanda Stunting Prevention and Reduction Project.
Mapping child growth failure in Africa between 2000 and 2015
Osgood-Zimmerman, Aaron; Millear, Anoushka I.; Stubbs, Rebecca W.; Shields, Chloe; Pickering, Brandon V.; Earl, Lucas; Graetz, Nicholas; Kinyoki, Damaris K.; Ray, Sarah E.; Bhatt, Samir; Browne, Annie J.; Burstein, Roy; Cameron, Ewan; Casey, Daniel C.; Deshpande, Aniruddha; Fullman, Nancy; Gething, Peter W.; Gibson, Harry S.; Henry, Nathaniel J.; Herrero, Mario; Krause, L. Kendall; Letourneau, Ian D.; Levine, Aubrey J.; Liu, Patrick Y.; Longbottom, Joshua; Mayala, Benjamin K.; Mosser, Jonathan F.; Noor, Abdisalan M.; Pigott, David M.; Piwoz, Ellen G.; Rao, Puja; Rawat, Rahul; Reiner, Robert C.; Smith, David L.; Weiss, Daniel J.; Wiens, Kirsten E.; Mokdad, Ali H.; Lim, Stephen S.; Murray, Christopher J. L.; Kassebaum Nicholas J.; Hay, Simon I.. 2018
New study finds nearly all African countries improved levels of child nutrition between 2000 and 2015 but disparities persist across and within countries.
Osgood-Zimmerman, Aaron; Millear, Anoushka I.; Stubbs, Rebecca W.; Shields, Chloe; Pickering, Brandon V.; Earl, Lucas; Graetz, Nicholas; Kinyoki, Damaris K.; Ray, Sarah E.; Bhatt, Samir; Browne, Annie J.; Burstein, Roy; Cameron, Ewan; Casey, Daniel C.; Deshpande, Aniruddha; Fullman, Nancy; Gething, Peter W.; Gibson, Harry S.; Henry, Nathaniel J.; Herrero, Mario; Krause, L. Kendall; Letourneau, Ian D.; Levine, Aubrey J.; Liu, Patrick Y.; Longbottom, Joshua; Mayala, Benjamin K.; Mosser, Jonathan F.; Noor, Abdisalan M.; Pigott, David M.; Piwoz, Ellen G.; Rao, Puja; Rawat, Rahul; Reiner, Robert C.; Smith, David L.; Weiss, Daniel J.; Wiens, Kirsten E.; Mokdad, Ali H.; Lim, Stephen S.; Murray, Christopher J. L.; Kassebaum Nicholas J.; Hay, Simon I.. 2018
New study finds nearly all African countries improved levels of child nutrition between 2000 and 2015 but disparities persist across and within countries.
Agriculture, food security, and nutrition in Malawi: Leveraging the links
Aberman, Noora-Lisa; Meerman, Janice; Benson, Todd;. 2018
IFPRI Food Policy Report explores how Malawi can better leverage its smallholder agriculture sector to improve nutrition.
Aberman, Noora-Lisa; Meerman, Janice; Benson, Todd;. 2018
IFPRI Food Policy Report explores how Malawi can better leverage its smallholder agriculture sector to improve nutrition.
Global Food Security Symposium 2018
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 2018
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will host the Global Food Security Symposium 2018 in Washington, D.C., on March 21 and 22, with a focus on “Youth for Growth.”
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. 2018
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs will host the Global Food Security Symposium 2018 in Washington, D.C., on March 21 and 22, with a focus on “Youth for Growth.”
Precision geospatial analysis highlights development gaps – now we need precision solutions
Menon, Purnima;. 2018
IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Purnima Menon reflects on the need to create precise public health and development interventions that address the inequalities highlighted through a study mapping child growth failures in Africa between 2000 and 2015.
Menon, Purnima;. 2018
IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Purnima Menon reflects on the need to create precise public health and development interventions that address the inequalities highlighted through a study mapping child growth failures in Africa between 2000 and 2015.
Trade and the equitability of global food nutrient distribution
Wood, Stephen A.; Smith, Matthew R.; Fanzo, Jessica; Remans, Roseline; DeFries, Ruth S.. 2018
This study finds that international food trade is essential to nutrient access-it enables some poorer countries to be able to nourish up to hundreds of millions of people and protectionist trade policies could therefore have serious negative consequences for food security.
Wood, Stephen A.; Smith, Matthew R.; Fanzo, Jessica; Remans, Roseline; DeFries, Ruth S.. 2018
This study finds that international food trade is essential to nutrient access-it enables some poorer countries to be able to nourish up to hundreds of millions of people and protectionist trade policies could therefore have serious negative consequences for food security.
Spotlight: International Women's Day 2018
IFPRI. 2018
In recognition of International Women’s Day, IFPRI spotlighted its work related to closing gender gaps in agriculture, poverty, and health around the world.
IFPRI. 2018
In recognition of International Women’s Day, IFPRI spotlighted its work related to closing gender gaps in agriculture, poverty, and health around the world.
2018 Global Food Policy Report: Washington, DC Launch
IFPRI. 2018
IFPRI will launch its 2018 Global Food Policy Report on March 20 in Washington, D.C. The Institute’s flagship report reviews the changing policy landscape for reducing hunger and poverty and focuses this year on how leveraging the benefits of globalization while minimizing the risks can make a key contribution toward sustainably ending poverty and malnutrition.
IFPRI. 2018
IFPRI will launch its 2018 Global Food Policy Report on March 20 in Washington, D.C. The Institute’s flagship report reviews the changing policy landscape for reducing hunger and poverty and focuses this year on how leveraging the benefits of globalization while minimizing the risks can make a key contribution toward sustainably ending poverty and malnutrition.
Data can help to end malnutrition across Africa
Annan, Kofi. 2018
Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, responds to a study mapping child growth failure in Africa between 2000 and 2015. He calls on African leaders to invest in data to target resources, develop policies, and track accountability for nutrition interventions.
Annan, Kofi. 2018
Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, responds to a study mapping child growth failure in Africa between 2000 and 2015. He calls on African leaders to invest in data to target resources, develop policies, and track accountability for nutrition interventions.
The Malnourished Middle: Breaking the cycle of malnutrition in middle-income countries
Shiroor, Anushree. 2018
Report from RESULTS UK finds that around eight out of ten of the world's malnourished children live in middle-income countries.
Shiroor, Anushree. 2018
Report from RESULTS UK finds that around eight out of ten of the world's malnourished children live in middle-income countries.
Rwanda’s programmes for ending child malnutrition
Scaling Up Nutrition. 2018
Rwanda’s National Early Childhood Development Program aims to fast-track implementation of anti-malnutrition measures.
Scaling Up Nutrition. 2018
Rwanda’s National Early Childhood Development Program aims to fast-track implementation of anti-malnutrition measures.
Global Report on Food Crises 2018
Food Security Information Network. 2018
Report finds 124 million people in 51 countries were affected by acute food insecurity during 2017—11 million more people than the previous year.
Food Security Information Network. 2018
Report finds 124 million people in 51 countries were affected by acute food insecurity during 2017—11 million more people than the previous year.
Exploring multi-sector programming at the sub-national level in Senegal, Nepal and Kenya
Swinnen, Tui; Shoham, Jeremy; Dolan, Carmel. 2018
Three case studies in Senegal, Nepal, and Kenya highlight key lessons from multi-sector nutrition programming at district levels.
Swinnen, Tui; Shoham, Jeremy; Dolan, Carmel. 2018
Three case studies in Senegal, Nepal, and Kenya highlight key lessons from multi-sector nutrition programming at district levels.
Randomized control trials demonstrate that nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions increase the use of multiple-micronutrient powders and iron supplements in rural pre-school Bangladeshi children
Hoddinott, John; Ahmed, Akhter; Roy, Shalini. 2018
Nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions may be a promising way to advance progress on micronutrient deficiencies according to a study by Cornell and IFPRI researchers that involved rural pre-school children in Bangladesh.
Hoddinott, John; Ahmed, Akhter; Roy, Shalini. 2018
Nutrition-sensitive social protection interventions may be a promising way to advance progress on micronutrient deficiencies according to a study by Cornell and IFPRI researchers that involved rural pre-school children in Bangladesh.
Developing Analytical Capacity in the Governance Innovation Unit of the Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Office
Ahmed, Akhter; Rue, Christopher; Ghostlaw, Julie. 2018
IFPRI researchers under the Bangladesh Policy Research Strategy Support Program designed and facilitated a customized quantitative analysis training for officials in the Governance Innovation Unit (GIU) of the Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Office. This training is part of an effort-along with the Knowledge and Innovation Hub established by Compact2025 and the GIU-to increase the government’s capacity to make timely, data-driven decisions critical for accelerating progress to end hunger and malnutrition.
Ahmed, Akhter; Rue, Christopher; Ghostlaw, Julie. 2018
IFPRI researchers under the Bangladesh Policy Research Strategy Support Program designed and facilitated a customized quantitative analysis training for officials in the Governance Innovation Unit (GIU) of the Bangladesh Prime Minister’s Office. This training is part of an effort-along with the Knowledge and Innovation Hub established by Compact2025 and the GIU-to increase the government’s capacity to make timely, data-driven decisions critical for accelerating progress to end hunger and malnutrition.
The Pathways from a Behavior Change Communication Intervention to Infant and Young Child Feeding in Bangladesh Are Mediated and Potentiated by Maternal Self-Efficacy
Zongrone, Amanda A.; Menon, Purnima; Pelto, Gretel H.; Habicht, Jean-Pierre; Rasmussen, Kathleen M.; Constas, Mark A.; Vermeylen, Francoise; Khaled, Adiba; Saha, Kuntal K.; Stoltzfus, Rebecca J.. 2018
Maternal self-efficacy can help strengthen the impacts of some components of behavior change interventions for improved child feeding according to a study of the Alive and Thrive program in Bangladesh.
Zongrone, Amanda A.; Menon, Purnima; Pelto, Gretel H.; Habicht, Jean-Pierre; Rasmussen, Kathleen M.; Constas, Mark A.; Vermeylen, Francoise; Khaled, Adiba; Saha, Kuntal K.; Stoltzfus, Rebecca J.. 2018
Maternal self-efficacy can help strengthen the impacts of some components of behavior change interventions for improved child feeding according to a study of the Alive and Thrive program in Bangladesh.
Unleash the power of young Africans: Supporting the farmers of tomorrow
Nwanze, Kanayo F. . 2018
Kanayo Nwanze, fifth president (Rtd) of the International Fund for Agricultural Development and Compact2025 Leadership Council member, reflects on how to support youth in agriculture to meet future food security and nutrition needs particularly in Africa and South Asia.
Nwanze, Kanayo F. . 2018
Kanayo Nwanze, fifth president (Rtd) of the International Fund for Agricultural Development and Compact2025 Leadership Council member, reflects on how to support youth in agriculture to meet future food security and nutrition needs particularly in Africa and South Asia.
World Water Day: Feeding millions from the ground up – the promise of groundwater-fed irrigation in Africa South of the Sahara
Xie, Hua; Ringler, Claudia;. 2018
How can groundwater-fed irrigation be a promising, nature-based solution to reduce the number of people at risk of hunger under growing climate variability and change in Africa South of the Sahara? An IFPRI blog post explores this question for World Water Day.
Xie, Hua; Ringler, Claudia;. 2018
How can groundwater-fed irrigation be a promising, nature-based solution to reduce the number of people at risk of hunger under growing climate variability and change in Africa South of the Sahara? An IFPRI blog post explores this question for World Water Day.
Review: Time use as an explanation for the agri-nutrition disconnect? Evidence from rural areas in low and middle-income countries
Johnston, Deborah; Stevano, Sara; Malapit, Hazel J.; Hull, Elizabeth; Kadiyala, Suneetha. 2018
Agriculture interventions may sometimes increase time commitments for women-who play a key role in agricultural production and nutrition-and such changes in time use can have complex impacts on nutritional outcomes. This review of evidence in Food Policy summarizes lessons from past studies and highlights implications for future research.
Johnston, Deborah; Stevano, Sara; Malapit, Hazel J.; Hull, Elizabeth; Kadiyala, Suneetha. 2018
Agriculture interventions may sometimes increase time commitments for women-who play a key role in agricultural production and nutrition-and such changes in time use can have complex impacts on nutritional outcomes. This review of evidence in Food Policy summarizes lessons from past studies and highlights implications for future research.
The impact of poverty reduction and development interventions on non-communicable diseases and their behavioural risk factors in low and lower-middle income countries: A systematic review
Pullar, Jessie; Allen, Luke; Townsend, Nick; Williams, Julianne; Foster, Charlie; Roberts, Nia; Rayner, Mike; Mikkelsen, Bente; Branca, Francesco; Wickramasinghe, Kremlin. 2018
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect low- and lower-middle income countries. A systematic review by researchers from the University of Oxford and WHO finds that many interventions addressing poverty and development have the potential to impact NCD prevalence and risk, but most fail to measure or report these outcomes.
Pullar, Jessie; Allen, Luke; Townsend, Nick; Williams, Julianne; Foster, Charlie; Roberts, Nia; Rayner, Mike; Mikkelsen, Bente; Branca, Francesco; Wickramasinghe, Kremlin. 2018
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) disproportionately affect low- and lower-middle income countries. A systematic review by researchers from the University of Oxford and WHO finds that many interventions addressing poverty and development have the potential to impact NCD prevalence and risk, but most fail to measure or report these outcomes.
Deeply Talks: What Does it Take to Encourage Investment in Nutrition?
Malnutrition Deeply. 2018
What does it take to encourage investment in nutrition? On April 16, Malnutrition Deeply will host a conversation with a World Bank expert on the opportunities to scale up nutrition-sensitive interventions alongside direct funding for malnutrition programs.
Malnutrition Deeply. 2018
What does it take to encourage investment in nutrition? On April 16, Malnutrition Deeply will host a conversation with a World Bank expert on the opportunities to scale up nutrition-sensitive interventions alongside direct funding for malnutrition programs.
Nutrition sensitive value chains: Theory, progress, and open questions
Allen, Summer L.; de Brauw, Alan;. 2018
A consumer-focused analysis of value chain interventions by IFPRI researchers concludes that more evidence is needed to understand how approaches such as behavior change communication programs, food labeling, and technologies that lower transaction costs for farmers could help reduce malnutrition. The authors call for increased engagement between value chain interventions and the private sector to ensure sustainable impacts on nutrition outcomes.
Allen, Summer L.; de Brauw, Alan;. 2018
A consumer-focused analysis of value chain interventions by IFPRI researchers concludes that more evidence is needed to understand how approaches such as behavior change communication programs, food labeling, and technologies that lower transaction costs for farmers could help reduce malnutrition. The authors call for increased engagement between value chain interventions and the private sector to ensure sustainable impacts on nutrition outcomes.
The global burden of chronic and hidden hunger: Trends and determinants
Gödecke, Theda; Stein, Alexander J.; Qaim, Matin. 2018
Study finds economic growth has been a key factor in reducing global chronic hunger by more than half since 1990, but more is needed at micro level to reduce hidden hunger.
Gödecke, Theda; Stein, Alexander J.; Qaim, Matin. 2018
Study finds economic growth has been a key factor in reducing global chronic hunger by more than half since 1990, but more is needed at micro level to reduce hidden hunger.
Nutrition: Govt, FAO to roll out new guidelines
Nkurunziza, Michel. 2018
Government of Rwanda and FAO announce plans to develop simple dietary guidelines to educate the public about nutrition and encourage consumption of healthy food.
Nkurunziza, Michel. 2018
Government of Rwanda and FAO announce plans to develop simple dietary guidelines to educate the public about nutrition and encourage consumption of healthy food.
Enhancing the effectiveness of agriculture-to-nutrition pathways: Key insights from a gender analysis of impact evaluation design
Newton, Julie; Verhart, Noortje; Blake, Anita. 2018
New report explores how women’s empowerment can be analyzed more effectively to improve nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs.
Newton, Julie; Verhart, Noortje; Blake, Anita. 2018
New report explores how women’s empowerment can be analyzed more effectively to improve nutrition-sensitive agricultural programs.
Tubaramure, a Food-Assisted Integrated Health and Nutrition Program, Reduces Child Stunting in Burundi: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna; Ruel, Marie. 2018
Food-assisted maternal and child health and nutrition programs are an effective development tool to improve child linear growth and can protect children from political and economic shocks in vulnerable countries such as Burundi finds a study by IFPRI researchers.
Leroy, Jef L.; Olney, Deanna; Ruel, Marie. 2018
Food-assisted maternal and child health and nutrition programs are an effective development tool to improve child linear growth and can protect children from political and economic shocks in vulnerable countries such as Burundi finds a study by IFPRI researchers.
Youth for Growth: Transforming Economies through Agriculture
Yeboah, Felix Kwame. 2018
The world is now home to the largest youth population in history, with the fastest growth occurring in regions prone to food insecurity and unemployment. A new Council report explores how the agriculture sector can harness the burgeoning youth population to catalyze employment paths and advance food security.
Yeboah, Felix Kwame. 2018
The world is now home to the largest youth population in history, with the fastest growth occurring in regions prone to food insecurity and unemployment. A new Council report explores how the agriculture sector can harness the burgeoning youth population to catalyze employment paths and advance food security.
Developing nutrition-sensitive value chains in Nigeria
IFAD. 2018
Brief explores how promoting the production and consumption of certain crops could contribute to improving nutrition as well as livelihoods for smallholders.
IFAD. 2018
Brief explores how promoting the production and consumption of certain crops could contribute to improving nutrition as well as livelihoods for smallholders.
Understanding Program Adaptation
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition. 2018
On May 10, the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition will host a webinar to explore how lessons learned from adapting public health interventions might inform implementation science in nutrition.
Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition. 2018
On May 10, the Society for Implementation Science in Nutrition will host a webinar to explore how lessons learned from adapting public health interventions might inform implementation science in nutrition.
Webinar: Pathways from women’s group-based programs to nutrition change in South Asia
CGIAR. 2018
A webinar hosted by the CGIAR on May 9 will highlight pathways from women’s group-based programs to nutrition change in South Asia.
CGIAR. 2018
A webinar hosted by the CGIAR on May 9 will highlight pathways from women’s group-based programs to nutrition change in South Asia.
Improving diets in an era of food market transformation: Challenges and opportunities for engagement between the public and private sectors
Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition. 2018
Policy brief sets out six priorities to make public and private sector links more effective to improve the food environment and enable better dietary choices.
Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition. 2018
Policy brief sets out six priorities to make public and private sector links more effective to improve the food environment and enable better dietary choices.
The World Bank, The Power of Nutrition, the Global Financing Facility and the Government of Rwanda Allocate Additional $23 Million to Reduce Chronic Malnutrition of Children in Rwanda
World Bank. 2018
The World Bank, The Power of Nutrition, the Global Financing Facility, and the Government of Rwanda have allocated an additional $23 million for the Strengthening Social Protection Project to reduce chronic malnutrition of children. This additional financing will provide cash transfers to vulnerable families to incentivize the use of health and nutrition services and to strengthen knowledge on better parenting and child care.
World Bank. 2018
The World Bank, The Power of Nutrition, the Global Financing Facility, and the Government of Rwanda have allocated an additional $23 million for the Strengthening Social Protection Project to reduce chronic malnutrition of children. This additional financing will provide cash transfers to vulnerable families to incentivize the use of health and nutrition services and to strengthen knowledge on better parenting and child care.
Tapping the economic and nutritional power of vegetables
Schreinemachers, Pepijn; Simmons, Emmy B.; Wopereis, Marco C.S.. 2018
Now is the time to prioritize investments in vegetable research and development: vegetables create economic opportunities for reducing rural poverty and unemployment and provide healthy diets for all, concludes a review article in Global Food Security by researchers from the World Vegetable Center.
Schreinemachers, Pepijn; Simmons, Emmy B.; Wopereis, Marco C.S.. 2018
Now is the time to prioritize investments in vegetable research and development: vegetables create economic opportunities for reducing rural poverty and unemployment and provide healthy diets for all, concludes a review article in Global Food Security by researchers from the World Vegetable Center.
As the Ethiopian economy grows, a mixed picture emerges on diets
Minten, Bart; Hirvonen, Kalle;. 2018
IFPRI researchers Bart Minten and Kalle Hirvonen highlight in a blog post the challenges facing Ethiopia, where economic growth improves living standards and calorie consumption, but dietary diversity lags and the threats of overweight and obesity loom large especially for urban populations.
Minten, Bart; Hirvonen, Kalle;. 2018
IFPRI researchers Bart Minten and Kalle Hirvonen highlight in a blog post the challenges facing Ethiopia, where economic growth improves living standards and calorie consumption, but dietary diversity lags and the threats of overweight and obesity loom large especially for urban populations.
In Bangladesh, International Donors Help Build a Domestic Focus on Nutrition
Green, Andrew. 2018
In Bangladesh, international funders need to develop better relationships with appropriate ministries and implementing organizations and coordinate across sectors to help sustain progress in areas such as stunting according to Jahangir Hossain, program director of health for CARE Bangladesh, in an interview with Malnutrition Deeply.
Green, Andrew. 2018
In Bangladesh, international funders need to develop better relationships with appropriate ministries and implementing organizations and coordinate across sectors to help sustain progress in areas such as stunting according to Jahangir Hossain, program director of health for CARE Bangladesh, in an interview with Malnutrition Deeply.
New NELK Plus Module on Nutrition-Sensitive Extension
Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. 2018
The latest addition to the New Extensionist Learning Kit is available from the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. It focuses on nutrition-sensitive extension and provides agricultural extension professionals with information on nutritious diets, interactions between agriculture and nutrition, and approaches to effectively partner with others working to improve the nutrition of different communities.
Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. 2018
The latest addition to the New Extensionist Learning Kit is available from the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. It focuses on nutrition-sensitive extension and provides agricultural extension professionals with information on nutritious diets, interactions between agriculture and nutrition, and approaches to effectively partner with others working to improve the nutrition of different communities.
The Future of Food: Maximizing Finance for Development in Agricultural Value Chains
Townsend, Robert; Ronchi, Loraine; Brett, Chris; Moses, Gene. 2018
World Bank paper finds that current levels of private sector investment in agricultural value chains are insufficient to achieve the SDGs.
Townsend, Robert; Ronchi, Loraine; Brett, Chris; Moses, Gene. 2018
World Bank paper finds that current levels of private sector investment in agricultural value chains are insufficient to achieve the SDGs.
How to Accelerate the End of Hunger and Undernutrition
von Grebmer, Klaus;. 2018
Book chapter on Compact2025 shows that with the proper framework, committed national leadership, and adequate funding, hunger and undernutrition can be eliminated by 2025.
von Grebmer, Klaus;. 2018
Book chapter on Compact2025 shows that with the proper framework, committed national leadership, and adequate funding, hunger and undernutrition can be eliminated by 2025.
Ag2Nut Call: Multi-sectoral Nutrition Governance: Experiences from Uganda and Zambia
SPRING. 2018
Representatives from Uganda and Zambia highlighted the importance of multi-sectoral approaches to nutrition governance in a recent webinar.
SPRING. 2018
Representatives from Uganda and Zambia highlighted the importance of multi-sectoral approaches to nutrition governance in a recent webinar.
Nutrition Boost
Save the Children. 2018
A position paper from Save the Children calls for a step change in generating increased national and global funding for nutrition.
Save the Children. 2018
A position paper from Save the Children calls for a step change in generating increased national and global funding for nutrition.
Hidden Hunger: Strategies to Improve Nutrition Quality
Biesalski, H.K.; Birner, R.. 2018
This book illustrates the global fight against hunger by national governments and international organizations. Presented at the Third Hidden Hunger Conference held at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, it presents a range of strategies being implemented in various regions of the world to improve nutrition quality and combat this international crisis.
Biesalski, H.K.; Birner, R.. 2018
This book illustrates the global fight against hunger by national governments and international organizations. Presented at the Third Hidden Hunger Conference held at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, it presents a range of strategies being implemented in various regions of the world to improve nutrition quality and combat this international crisis.
Factors influencing the uptake of a mass media intervention to improve child feeding in Bangladesh
Kim, Sunny S.; Roopnaraine, Terry; Nguyen, Phuong H.; Saha, Kuntal K.; Bhuiyan, Mahbubul I.; Menon, Purnima . 2018
Well‐designed mass media interventions that reach families and the broader community play an important role for nutrition behaviors that are highly embedded in sociocultural contexts such as child feeding. They should be combined with other strategies, and more evidence is needed to refine these interventions for social and behavior change finds this study by IFPRI, Oxford, and WHO researchers.
Kim, Sunny S.; Roopnaraine, Terry; Nguyen, Phuong H.; Saha, Kuntal K.; Bhuiyan, Mahbubul I.; Menon, Purnima . 2018
Well‐designed mass media interventions that reach families and the broader community play an important role for nutrition behaviors that are highly embedded in sociocultural contexts such as child feeding. They should be combined with other strategies, and more evidence is needed to refine these interventions for social and behavior change finds this study by IFPRI, Oxford, and WHO researchers.
ReSAKSS Data Challenge
ReSAKSS. 2018
Enthusiastic data users can compete in showcasing their creativity and analytical skills to develop an innovative knowledge product or project that addresses a development challenge faced by Africa. The ReSAKSS website provides the data and other resources and accepts applications until August 20, 2018.
ReSAKSS. 2018
Enthusiastic data users can compete in showcasing their creativity and analytical skills to develop an innovative knowledge product or project that addresses a development challenge faced by Africa. The ReSAKSS website provides the data and other resources and accepts applications until August 20, 2018.
Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index
IFPRI. 2018
The new website for the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) is a resource center for tools to diagnose areas of disempowerment and design development programs to address those areas.
IFPRI. 2018
The new website for the Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI) is a resource center for tools to diagnose areas of disempowerment and design development programs to address those areas.
Review: Meta-analysis of the association between production diversity, diets, and nutrition in smallholder farm households
Sibhatu, Kibrom T.; Qaim, Matin. 2018
There is little evidence to support the assumption that increasing farm production diversity is a highly effective strategy to improve smallholder diets and nutrition in most or all situations. This is the conclusion of a systematic review by authors from the University of Goettingen who have analyzed associations between production diversity, dietary diversity, and nutrition in smallholder households.
Sibhatu, Kibrom T.; Qaim, Matin. 2018
There is little evidence to support the assumption that increasing farm production diversity is a highly effective strategy to improve smallholder diets and nutrition in most or all situations. This is the conclusion of a systematic review by authors from the University of Goettingen who have analyzed associations between production diversity, dietary diversity, and nutrition in smallholder households.
Why Food System Transformation Is Essential and How Nutrition Scientists Can Contribute
Lartey, A.; Meerman, J.; Wijesinha-Bettoni, R.. 2018
Article calls for nutrition scientists to contribute to efforts to increase access to healthy diets through food system transformation.
Lartey, A.; Meerman, J.; Wijesinha-Bettoni, R.. 2018
Article calls for nutrition scientists to contribute to efforts to increase access to healthy diets through food system transformation.
Coordinate, Integrate, Invest
WaterAid; DefeatDD. 2018
New analysis shows major potential gains from coordinating child health and WASH interventions between relevant ministries and agencies.
WaterAid; DefeatDD. 2018
New analysis shows major potential gains from coordinating child health and WASH interventions between relevant ministries and agencies.
WHA Nutrition Hub 2018
SUN Movement. 2018
The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Secretariat will host a SUN Nutrition Hub during the 71st World Health Assembly, May 21-25, in Geneva.
SUN Movement. 2018
The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Secretariat will host a SUN Nutrition Hub during the 71st World Health Assembly, May 21-25, in Geneva.
World Food Assistance 2018: Preventing Food Crises
World Food Programme. 2018
WFP report finds improved management of natural and man-made shocks, as well as greater investments in political, social, and economic underpinnings of societies can reduce risks of food crises.
World Food Programme. 2018
WFP report finds improved management of natural and man-made shocks, as well as greater investments in political, social, and economic underpinnings of societies can reduce risks of food crises.
Soil Pollution: A Hidden Reality
Rodríguez-Eugenio, N.; McLaughlin, M.; Pennock, D. . 2018
A new FAO report warns of soil pollution and its consequences on agricultural productivity, food safety, and human health.
Rodríguez-Eugenio, N.; McLaughlin, M.; Pennock, D. . 2018
A new FAO report warns of soil pollution and its consequences on agricultural productivity, food safety, and human health.
UN health agency aims to save millions of lives by ‘elimination’ of trans-fatty acids from global food chain
UN News. 2018
The World Health Organization released guidelines calling on all governments to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids-which extend food shelf life but also lead to over 500,000 deaths annually from cardiovascular and heart disease-from the food supply. This WHO effort contributes to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of reducing premature death from noncommunicable diseases by a third.
UN News. 2018
The World Health Organization released guidelines calling on all governments to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids-which extend food shelf life but also lead to over 500,000 deaths annually from cardiovascular and heart disease-from the food supply. This WHO effort contributes to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of reducing premature death from noncommunicable diseases by a third.
The Cutting Edge of Malnutrition Research in India is Inside the Gut
Jain, Akshai. 2018
Malnutrition Deeply explores the evidence and knowledge gaps in understanding the link between malnutrition and the microbiome-the trillions of bacteria and viruses that live in the human body.
Jain, Akshai. 2018
Malnutrition Deeply explores the evidence and knowledge gaps in understanding the link between malnutrition and the microbiome-the trillions of bacteria and viruses that live in the human body.
Pakistan launches strategy to address nutrition issue
Daily Times. 2018
On May 16, Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning Development and Reform-with the support of the World Food Program-launched its Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy. It will address and guide the country’s efforts to increase coverage and scale up of equitable and high-quality nutrition services from 2018 to 2025.
Daily Times. 2018
On May 16, Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning Development and Reform-with the support of the World Food Program-launched its Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy. It will address and guide the country’s efforts to increase coverage and scale up of equitable and high-quality nutrition services from 2018 to 2025.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels this century will alter the protein, micronutrients, and vitamin content of rice grains with potential health consequences for the poorest rice-dependent countries
Zhu, Chunwu; Kobayashi, Kazuhiko; Loladze, Irakli; Zhu, Jianguo; Jiang, Qian; Xu, Xi; Liu, Gang; Seneweera, Saman; Ebi, Kristie L.; Drewnowski, Adam; Fukagawa, Naomi K.; Ziska, Lewis H.. 2018
Study finds elevated carbon dioxide levels will alter the micronutrient content of rice with potential health consequences for the poorest rice-dependent countries.
Zhu, Chunwu; Kobayashi, Kazuhiko; Loladze, Irakli; Zhu, Jianguo; Jiang, Qian; Xu, Xi; Liu, Gang; Seneweera, Saman; Ebi, Kristie L.; Drewnowski, Adam; Fukagawa, Naomi K.; Ziska, Lewis H.. 2018
Study finds elevated carbon dioxide levels will alter the micronutrient content of rice with potential health consequences for the poorest rice-dependent countries.
EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2018
EAT. 2018
On June 11-12, the EAT Stockholm Food Forum will explore innovative solutions for achieving healthy and sustainable diets for a growing global population.
EAT. 2018
On June 11-12, the EAT Stockholm Food Forum will explore innovative solutions for achieving healthy and sustainable diets for a growing global population.
Access to Nutrition Index: Global Index 2018
Access to Nutrition Foundation. 2018
2018 Access to Nutrition Index finds that food and beverage companies have stepped up their efforts to encourage better diets but must do much more.
Access to Nutrition Foundation. 2018
2018 Access to Nutrition Index finds that food and beverage companies have stepped up their efforts to encourage better diets but must do much more.
Bridging the Gap: Engaging Adolescents for Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Development
WFP; Anthrologica. 2018
Adolescents can be agents of change to improve the health and nutrition of their families, peers, and communities according to a new study.
WFP; Anthrologica. 2018
Adolescents can be agents of change to improve the health and nutrition of their families, peers, and communities according to a new study.
Maternal depressive symptoms are negatively associated with child growth and development: Evidence from rural India
Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Friedman, Jed; Kak, Mohini; Menon, Purnima; Alderman, Harold. 2018
Maternal depression is significantly associated with both child undernutrition and development delay finds a study by researcher from IFPRI and the World Bank. The results add to the call for practical interventions to address maternal depression to simultaneously address multiple outcomes for both women and children.
Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Friedman, Jed; Kak, Mohini; Menon, Purnima; Alderman, Harold. 2018
Maternal depression is significantly associated with both child undernutrition and development delay finds a study by researcher from IFPRI and the World Bank. The results add to the call for practical interventions to address maternal depression to simultaneously address multiple outcomes for both women and children.
WFP and government of Egypt launch partnership to improve food security for the most vulnerable
WFP. 2018
The World Food Programme and Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade signed a five-year agreement to strengthen social safety nets in support of the food and nutrition needs of the most vulnerable.
WFP. 2018
The World Food Programme and Egypt’s Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade signed a five-year agreement to strengthen social safety nets in support of the food and nutrition needs of the most vulnerable.
The spice of life: the fundamental role of diversity on the farm and on the plate
Cook, Seth. 2018
A discussion paper from the Sustainable Diets for All project argues that agricultural biodiversity and dietary diversity are important, analyzes why they are at risk, and suggests what can be done to foster them.
Cook, Seth. 2018
A discussion paper from the Sustainable Diets for All project argues that agricultural biodiversity and dietary diversity are important, analyzes why they are at risk, and suggests what can be done to foster them.
Hunger and malnutrition in the 21st century
Webb, Patrick; Stordalen, Gunhild Anker; Singh, Sudhvir; Wijesinha-Bettoni, Ramani; Shetty, Prakash; Lartey, Anna . 2018
To end hunger and malnutrition, efforts must focus on improving diet quality for all according to a new article in the BMJ.
Webb, Patrick; Stordalen, Gunhild Anker; Singh, Sudhvir; Wijesinha-Bettoni, Ramani; Shetty, Prakash; Lartey, Anna . 2018
To end hunger and malnutrition, efforts must focus on improving diet quality for all according to a new article in the BMJ.
TEEB for Agriculture & Food: Scientific and Economic Foundations
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) . 2018
A new report from TEEBAgriFood presents a platform to evaluate the real costs and benefits of agriculture and food systems.
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) . 2018
A new report from TEEBAgriFood presents a platform to evaluate the real costs and benefits of agriculture and food systems.
Farm diversification and food and nutrition security in Bangladesh: empirical evidence from nationally representative household panel data
Islam, Abu Hayat Md. Saiful; von Braun, Joachim; Thorne-Lyman, Andrew L.; Ahmed, Akhter U.. 2018
Study examines link between farm diversification and diet diversity in Bangladesh.
Islam, Abu Hayat Md. Saiful; von Braun, Joachim; Thorne-Lyman, Andrew L.; Ahmed, Akhter U.. 2018
Study examines link between farm diversification and diet diversity in Bangladesh.
Biofortification’s Growing Global Reach
HarvestPlus. 2018
The latest crop map from HarvestPlus shows over 290 biofortified crops have been released or are in testing in more than 60 countries around the world.
HarvestPlus. 2018
The latest crop map from HarvestPlus shows over 290 biofortified crops have been released or are in testing in more than 60 countries around the world.
Use and Misuse of Stunting as a Measure of Child Health
Perumal, Nandita; Bassani, Diego G; Roth, Daniel E . 2018
A recent commentary in the Journal of Nutrition explores how the term “stunting” has evolved from being a population-level statistical indicator of children's social and economic deprivation to being widely used to define chronic malnutrition.
Perumal, Nandita; Bassani, Diego G; Roth, Daniel E . 2018
A recent commentary in the Journal of Nutrition explores how the term “stunting” has evolved from being a population-level statistical indicator of children's social and economic deprivation to being widely used to define chronic malnutrition.
The Whistler Principles to Accelerate Innovation for Development Impact
G7. 2018
G7 Ministers responsible for humanitarian action and development assistance endorsed the “Whistler Principles” to guide and accelerate innovation for development impact—such as supporting the poorest, including women; investing in local innovators; and using rigorous data—during their meeting on May 31–June 2.
G7. 2018
G7 Ministers responsible for humanitarian action and development assistance endorsed the “Whistler Principles” to guide and accelerate innovation for development impact—such as supporting the poorest, including women; investing in local innovators; and using rigorous data—during their meeting on May 31–June 2.
Review: Food loss and waste in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sheahan, Megan; Barrett, Christopher B.. 2018
A Food Policy review of food loss and waste in Sub-Saharan Africa suggests that focusing on approaches such as reducing pre-harvest losses and investing in greater food safety surveillance could achieve the same objectives of current efforts to reduce post-harvest losses and may be more cost-effective.
Sheahan, Megan; Barrett, Christopher B.. 2018
A Food Policy review of food loss and waste in Sub-Saharan Africa suggests that focusing on approaches such as reducing pre-harvest losses and investing in greater food safety surveillance could achieve the same objectives of current efforts to reduce post-harvest losses and may be more cost-effective.
Food Assistance For Nutrition Evidence Summit
Food Aid Quality Review (FAQR) Project. 2018
The Food Assistance for Nutrition Evidence Summit on June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., will synthesize the current state of research on food assistance for nutrition, facilitate dialogue on key policy and program-relevant findings, and identify priority domains for future research.
Food Aid Quality Review (FAQR) Project. 2018
The Food Assistance for Nutrition Evidence Summit on June 27-28 in Washington, D.C., will synthesize the current state of research on food assistance for nutrition, facilitate dialogue on key policy and program-relevant findings, and identify priority domains for future research.
Designing programs to improve diets for maternal and child health: estimating costs and potential dietary impacts of nutrition-sensitive programs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India
Masters, William A.; Rosettie, Katherine L.; Kranz, Sarah; Danaei, Goodarz; Webb, Patrick; Mozaffarian, Dariush; The Global Nutrition and Policy Consortium. 2018
Study estimates the potential costs and impacts on children’s diets of 12 nutrition-sensitive programs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India.
Masters, William A.; Rosettie, Katherine L.; Kranz, Sarah; Danaei, Goodarz; Webb, Patrick; Mozaffarian, Dariush; The Global Nutrition and Policy Consortium. 2018
Study estimates the potential costs and impacts on children’s diets of 12 nutrition-sensitive programs in Ethiopia, Nigeria, and India.
Accelerating the End of Hunger and Malnutrition: A Global Event
IFPRI; FAO. 2018
IFPRI and FAO will convene global leaders in Bangkok, November 28-30, to accelerate progress toward ending hunger and malnutrition.
IFPRI; FAO. 2018
IFPRI and FAO will convene global leaders in Bangkok, November 28-30, to accelerate progress toward ending hunger and malnutrition.
2018 Haddad and Nabarro
The World Food Prize Foundation. 2018
Dr. Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro win the 2018 World Food Prize for their leadership in elevating maternal and child undernutrition to a central development issue.
The World Food Prize Foundation. 2018
Dr. Lawrence Haddad and Dr. David Nabarro win the 2018 World Food Prize for their leadership in elevating maternal and child undernutrition to a central development issue.
Call to Action on Adolescent Nutrition demands better data
Kim, Sunny S.; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2018
Over 30 organizations have committed to a Call to Action on adolescent nutrition outlining seven priority actions for better data to drive better policies and programs.
Kim, Sunny S.; Olney, Deanna K.; Ruel, Marie T.;. 2018
Over 30 organizations have committed to a Call to Action on adolescent nutrition outlining seven priority actions for better data to drive better policies and programs.
Role of government policy in nutrition—barriers to and opportunities for healthier eating
Mozaffarian, Dariush; Angell, Sonia Y.; Lang, Tim; Rivera, Juan A.. 2018
BMJ analysis reviews strategies governments can use to improve nutrition and health, and recommends actions for healthier food systems, including implementing fiscal incentives and disincentives for consumers and the food industry.
Mozaffarian, Dariush; Angell, Sonia Y.; Lang, Tim; Rivera, Juan A.. 2018
BMJ analysis reviews strategies governments can use to improve nutrition and health, and recommends actions for healthier food systems, including implementing fiscal incentives and disincentives for consumers and the food industry.
Identifying sociodemographic, programmatic and dietary drivers of anaemia reduction in pregnant Indian women over 10 years
Chakrabarti, Suman; George, Nitya; Majumder, Moutushi; Raykar, Neha; Scott, Samuel. 2018
A Public Health Nutrition study in India finds that multi-sectoral public health policies and programmes that target basic, underlying, and immediate factors are likely to have greatest impact on anemia reduction among pregnant women.
Chakrabarti, Suman; George, Nitya; Majumder, Moutushi; Raykar, Neha; Scott, Samuel. 2018
A Public Health Nutrition study in India finds that multi-sectoral public health policies and programmes that target basic, underlying, and immediate factors are likely to have greatest impact on anemia reduction among pregnant women.
A4NH Annual Report 2017
A4NH. 2018
The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) 2017 Annual Report reports on the program’s work contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 3: Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-Being.
A4NH. 2018
The CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) 2017 Annual Report reports on the program’s work contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 3: Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-Being.
INGENAES: Stories of success in integrating gender and nutrition within agricultural extension services
INGENAES. 2018
INGENAES report captures thirteen stories of success in integrating gender and nutrition in agricultural and extension services.
INGENAES. 2018
INGENAES report captures thirteen stories of success in integrating gender and nutrition in agricultural and extension services.
Nourished Planet: Sustainability in the Global Food System
Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition; Nierenberg, Danielle, ed.. 2018
A diverse group of global experts provides insights in a new book from the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition towards sustainable, equitable, and healthy food systems for all people and cultures.
Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition; Nierenberg, Danielle, ed.. 2018
A diverse group of global experts provides insights in a new book from the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition towards sustainable, equitable, and healthy food systems for all people and cultures.
‘Multi-stakeholder collaboration critical to ending malnutrition’
United Nations Malawi. 2018
King Letsie III, Special Ambassador for Nutrition for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, recognized Malawi’s efforts to support multi-stakeholder collaboration to end malnutrition and called for continued partnerships to accelerate progress.
United Nations Malawi. 2018
King Letsie III, Special Ambassador for Nutrition for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, recognized Malawi’s efforts to support multi-stakeholder collaboration to end malnutrition and called for continued partnerships to accelerate progress.
International Food Security Assessment, 2018-28
THOME, KAREN; MEADE, BIRGIT; DAUGHERTY, KAMRON; CHRISTENSEN, CHERYL. 2018
USDA’s International Food Security Assessment 2018-28 projects that the share of the population that is food insecure will fall from 21.1. percent in 2018 to 10.4 percent in 2028.
THOME, KAREN; MEADE, BIRGIT; DAUGHERTY, KAMRON; CHRISTENSEN, CHERYL. 2018
USDA’s International Food Security Assessment 2018-28 projects that the share of the population that is food insecure will fall from 21.1. percent in 2018 to 10.4 percent in 2028.
Multi-stakeholder partnerships to finance and improve food security and nutrition in the framework of the 2030 Agenda
High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition. 2018
Report calls for multi-stakeholder partnerships to be an integral part of strategies, plans, and programs across sectors to achieve food security and nutrition goals.
High Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition. 2018
Report calls for multi-stakeholder partnerships to be an integral part of strategies, plans, and programs across sectors to achieve food security and nutrition goals.
Investing for Reshaping Food Systems
IFPRI. 2018
IFPRI hosted an official side event on “Investing for Reshaping Food Systems” during the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
IFPRI. 2018
IFPRI hosted an official side event on “Investing for Reshaping Food Systems” during the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development.
Engagement of Husbands in a Maternal Nutrition Program Substantially Contributed to Greater Intake of Micronutrient Supplements and Dietary Diversity during Pregnancy: Results of a Cluster-Randomized Program Evaluation in Bangladesh
Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Frongillo, Edward A; Sanghvi, Tina; Wable, Gargi; Mahmud, Zeba; Tran, Lan Mai; Aktar, Bachera; Afsana, Kaosar; Alayon, Silvia; Ruel, Marie T; Menon, Purnima. 2018
Study finds that engaging husbands in a maternal nutrition program contributed to women’s improved nutrition during pregnancy.
Nguyen, Phuong Hong; Frongillo, Edward A; Sanghvi, Tina; Wable, Gargi; Mahmud, Zeba; Tran, Lan Mai; Aktar, Bachera; Afsana, Kaosar; Alayon, Silvia; Ruel, Marie T; Menon, Purnima. 2018
Study finds that engaging husbands in a maternal nutrition program contributed to women’s improved nutrition during pregnancy.
Concerns Over Nigerian Private Sector’s Role in Ending Malnutrition
Wana Udobang. 2018
Malnutrition Deeply debates the role of the private sector in fighting malnutrition focusing on a nutrition program for children in Nigeria funded by Cadbury’s parent company Mondelez International and implemented by Helen Keller International.
Wana Udobang. 2018
Malnutrition Deeply debates the role of the private sector in fighting malnutrition focusing on a nutrition program for children in Nigeria funded by Cadbury’s parent company Mondelez International and implemented by Helen Keller International.
Child wasting and stunting: Time to overcome the separation
Wasting-Stunting Technical Interest Group (WaSt TIG). 2018
Greater program efficiency and effectiveness can be realized if child wasting and stunting are jointly tackled. This will require a radical change in how we view, finance, and intervene to reduce these forms of undernutrition according to a briefing note from the Emergency Nutrition Network.
Wasting-Stunting Technical Interest Group (WaSt TIG). 2018
Greater program efficiency and effectiveness can be realized if child wasting and stunting are jointly tackled. This will require a radical change in how we view, finance, and intervene to reduce these forms of undernutrition according to a briefing note from the Emergency Nutrition Network.
World Bank Issues Sustainable Development Bond to Raise Awareness of Health and Nutrition of Women, Children, and Adolescents
World Bank. 2018
The World Bank issues its Sustainable Development Bond to engage investors on the importance of investing in the health and nutrition of women, children and adolescents and to demonstrate how private sector investment can support development financing. The initiative launched with the issuance of a CAD 60 million bond.
World Bank. 2018
The World Bank issues its Sustainable Development Bond to engage investors on the importance of investing in the health and nutrition of women, children and adolescents and to demonstrate how private sector investment can support development financing. The initiative launched with the issuance of a CAD 60 million bond.
Mechanized: Transforming Africa’s Agriculture Value Chains
Malabo Montpellier Panel. 2018
The latest report from the Malabo Montpellier Panel shows that a sustainably mechanized African agriculture would increase production and expand the supply of nutritious crops, while providing the necessary training and skill development to smallholders and young people in rural areas. The report was launched during the Malabo Montpellier Forum in Malawi on July 10.
Malabo Montpellier Panel. 2018
The latest report from the Malabo Montpellier Panel shows that a sustainably mechanized African agriculture would increase production and expand the supply of nutritious crops, while providing the necessary training and skill development to smallholders and young people in rural areas. The report was launched during the Malabo Montpellier Forum in Malawi on July 10.
No Wasted Lives Appoints Nabeeha Kazi-Hutchins as Executive Director
No Wasted Lives. 2018
No Wasted Lives has appointed Nabeeha Kazi-Hutchins, member of Compact2025’s Technical Advisory Committee, as its Executive Director. No Wasted Lives was launched to accelerate action for scaling up access to preventive and curative services for acute malnutrition.
No Wasted Lives. 2018
No Wasted Lives has appointed Nabeeha Kazi-Hutchins, member of Compact2025’s Technical Advisory Committee, as its Executive Director. No Wasted Lives was launched to accelerate action for scaling up access to preventive and curative services for acute malnutrition.
Deeply Talks : Challenges in Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding
Malnutrition Deeply. 2018
Malnutrition Deeply will host a talk on August 7 to look at the challenges to encouraging exclusive breastfeeding.
Malnutrition Deeply. 2018
Malnutrition Deeply will host a talk on August 7 to look at the challenges to encouraging exclusive breastfeeding.
SDG 2.1 and SDG 2.2: Why Open, Transparent, and Equitable Trade Is Essential to Ending Hunger and Malnutrition Sustainably
Fan, Shenggen; Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Cho, Emily EunYoung; Rue, Christopher;. 2018
IFPRI researchers conclude that open, transparent, and equitable trade is essential to ending hunger and malnutrition sustainably.
Fan, Shenggen; Diaz-Bonilla, Eugenio; Cho, Emily EunYoung; Rue, Christopher;. 2018
IFPRI researchers conclude that open, transparent, and equitable trade is essential to ending hunger and malnutrition sustainably.
Nutrition Exchange: July 2018 - Issue 10
Emergency Nutrition Network. 2018
Nutrition Exchange Issue 10 features articles by practitioners working at the country level and regional perspectives on how to improve nutrition.
Emergency Nutrition Network. 2018
Nutrition Exchange Issue 10 features articles by practitioners working at the country level and regional perspectives on how to improve nutrition.
Iron-Biofortified Pearl Millet Consumption Improves Cognitive Outcomes in Indian Adolescents
Meyer, Courtney; Foley, Jen. 2018
New study shows that biofortified high-iron pearl millet can stem the negative effects of iron deficiency by improving nutrition and cognitive performance.
Meyer, Courtney; Foley, Jen. 2018
New study shows that biofortified high-iron pearl millet can stem the negative effects of iron deficiency by improving nutrition and cognitive performance.
Improving Food Security in Africa through enhanced partnerships and Post-Harvest Management
African Union Commission. 2018
The African Union Commission, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Rockefeller Foundation recently held a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on improving food security in Africa through enhanced partnerships and post-harvest management. The aim is to develop policies and strategies for country-specific plans to reduce post-harvest losses, contributing to the goal to end hunger in Africa by 2025.
African Union Commission. 2018
The African Union Commission, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and Rockefeller Foundation recently held a high-level meeting with key stakeholders on improving food security in Africa through enhanced partnerships and post-harvest management. The aim is to develop policies and strategies for country-specific plans to reduce post-harvest losses, contributing to the goal to end hunger in Africa by 2025.
Global Financing Facility Annual Report 2017-2018
Global Financing Facility. 2018
The Global Financing Facility works to close the financing gap to end preventable deaths of mothers and children by 2030. Its 2017-2018 Annual Report shares results and learning from three country case studies and data on core indicators for 16 countries.
Global Financing Facility. 2018
The Global Financing Facility works to close the financing gap to end preventable deaths of mothers and children by 2030. Its 2017-2018 Annual Report shares results and learning from three country case studies and data on core indicators for 16 countries.
Evaluating the pathways from small-scale irrigation to dietary diversity: evidence from Ethiopia and Tanzania
Passarelli, Simone; Mekonnen, Dawit; Bryan, Elizabeth; Ringler, Claudia. 2018
A study of small-scale irrigation in Ethiopia and Tanzania in Food Security concludes that the potential for irrigation to influence diets is highly context-specific. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture approaches will therefore require a better understanding of the pathways to improve nutrition outcomes.
Passarelli, Simone; Mekonnen, Dawit; Bryan, Elizabeth; Ringler, Claudia. 2018
A study of small-scale irrigation in Ethiopia and Tanzania in Food Security concludes that the potential for irrigation to influence diets is highly context-specific. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture approaches will therefore require a better understanding of the pathways to improve nutrition outcomes.
The economics of teff: Exploring Ethiopia’s biggest cash crop
MINTEN, ED., BART; TAFFESSE, ED., ALEMAYEHU SEYOUM; BROWN, ED., PETRA. 2018
Teff is a calorie- and nutrient-rich but low-yielding staple crop in Ethiopia. A new book from IFPRI examines opportunities and challenges for improving its production, marketing, and consumption.
MINTEN, ED., BART; TAFFESSE, ED., ALEMAYEHU SEYOUM; BROWN, ED., PETRA. 2018
Teff is a calorie- and nutrient-rich but low-yielding staple crop in Ethiopia. A new book from IFPRI examines opportunities and challenges for improving its production, marketing, and consumption.
Nigerian Biotech Startup Coating+ Takes Home Grand Prize at 2018 Thought for Food Summit
Newswire. 2018
Nigerian biotech startup wins the grand prize of the recent Thought for Food Challenge for its coating that helps extend the shelf life of fresh foods.
Newswire. 2018
Nigerian biotech startup wins the grand prize of the recent Thought for Food Challenge for its coating that helps extend the shelf life of fresh foods.
Capture the moment - Early initiation of breastfeeding: the best start for every newborn
World Health Organization; UNICEF. 2018
New report finds 3 in 5 babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at higher risk of death and disease.
World Health Organization; UNICEF. 2018
New report finds 3 in 5 babies are not breastfed within the first hour of life, putting them at higher risk of death and disease.
Current global food production is sufficient to meet human nutritional needs in 2050 provided there is radical societal adaptation
Berners-Lee, M.; Kennelly, C.; Watson, R.; Hewitt, C. N.. 2018
New study shows current global food production could meet human nutrition needs in 2050 if access to food is improved and populations radically change dietary choices.
Berners-Lee, M.; Kennelly, C.; Watson, R.; Hewitt, C. N.. 2018
New study shows current global food production could meet human nutrition needs in 2050 if access to food is improved and populations radically change dietary choices.
Does women’s time in domestic work and agriculture affect women’s and children’s dietary diversity? Evidence from Bangladesh, Nepal, Cambodia, Ghana, and Mozambique
Komatsu, Hitomi; Malapit, Hazel Jean L.; Theis, Sophie. 2018
IFPRI researchers find women’s domestic work and cooking time are positively correlated with more diverse diets for them and their children.
Komatsu, Hitomi; Malapit, Hazel Jean L.; Theis, Sophie. 2018
IFPRI researchers find women’s domestic work and cooking time are positively correlated with more diverse diets for them and their children.
Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente of Rwanda joins the Compact2025 Leadership Council
Compact2025. 2018
We are delighted to announce that Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente of Rwanda has joined the Compact2025 Leadership Council. He joins a distinguished group of champions and influential thinkers to provide strategic guidance to Compact2025 and to help shape and unify commitments to end hunger and undernutrition.
Compact2025. 2018
We are delighted to announce that Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente of Rwanda has joined the Compact2025 Leadership Council. He joins a distinguished group of champions and influential thinkers to provide strategic guidance to Compact2025 and to help shape and unify commitments to end hunger and undernutrition.
Ending hunger and malnutrition to achieve the SDGs
Shenggen Fan. 2018
In a new video, Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, explains the urgent need to accelerate the end of hunger and malnutrition as a prerequisite for achieving all SDGs. Acceleration is the key theme of the forthcoming IFPRI-FAO Global Event.
Shenggen Fan. 2018
In a new video, Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI, explains the urgent need to accelerate the end of hunger and malnutrition as a prerequisite for achieving all SDGs. Acceleration is the key theme of the forthcoming IFPRI-FAO Global Event.
Factors associated with wasting among children under five years old in South Asia: Implications for action
Harding , Kassandra L.; Aguayo, Victor M.; Webb, Patrick . 2018
In South Asia, younger children and those whose mothers had a low body mass index had greater odds of being wasted finds a Tufts/UNICEF-study, using data from six Asian countries. Adolescence, pregnancy, and the first six weeks after birth represent windows of opportunity for tackling child wasting as well as stunting.
Harding , Kassandra L.; Aguayo, Victor M.; Webb, Patrick . 2018
In South Asia, younger children and those whose mothers had a low body mass index had greater odds of being wasted finds a Tufts/UNICEF-study, using data from six Asian countries. Adolescence, pregnancy, and the first six weeks after birth represent windows of opportunity for tackling child wasting as well as stunting.
Interview: Unpacking integrated nutrition with IFPRI’s Harold Alderman
Aggarwal, Smita. 2018
An interview with IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Harold Alderman explores the linkages between integrated nutrition and food security as well as examples of integrated nutrition approaches that had high impact and sustainable results.
Aggarwal, Smita. 2018
An interview with IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Harold Alderman explores the linkages between integrated nutrition and food security as well as examples of integrated nutrition approaches that had high impact and sustainable results.
Rural Solutions Portal
IFAD. 2018
IFAD recently launched its Rural Solutions Portal, a web-based platform that leverages South-South learning to share innovations, technologies, processes, and methodologies between countries and regions.
IFAD. 2018
IFAD recently launched its Rural Solutions Portal, a web-based platform that leverages South-South learning to share innovations, technologies, processes, and methodologies between countries and regions.
African Green Revolution Forum 2018
African Green Revolution Forum. 2018
The African Green Revolution Forum 2018 will be September 5-8 and focus on enabling new pathways to turn smallholders into sustainable agribusinesses.
African Green Revolution Forum. 2018
The African Green Revolution Forum 2018 will be September 5-8 and focus on enabling new pathways to turn smallholders into sustainable agribusinesses.
All Hands on Deck: Reducing Stunting through Multisectoral Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa
World Bank. 2018
New World Bank report reviews multisectoral approaches to reduce stunting in 33 African countries.
World Bank. 2018
New World Bank report reviews multisectoral approaches to reduce stunting in 33 African countries.
Animal Sourced Foods and Child Stunting
Headey, Derek D.; Hirvonen, Kalle; Hoddinott, John F.;. 2018
Study finds strong association between consumption of animal-sourced foods and child growth and calls for improved access and affordability of these foods.
Headey, Derek D.; Hirvonen, Kalle; Hoddinott, John F.;. 2018
Study finds strong association between consumption of animal-sourced foods and child growth and calls for improved access and affordability of these foods.
Partnering to scale innovation: Annual Report 2017
HarvestPlus. 2018
The HarvestPlus 2017 Annual Report summarizes accomplishments in developing and disseminating biofortified crops last year.
HarvestPlus. 2018
The HarvestPlus 2017 Annual Report summarizes accomplishments in developing and disseminating biofortified crops last year.
Food Systems and Diets in Ethiopia: NIPN Nutrition Policy and Research Seminar
Compact2025. 2018
On September 7, the National Information Platform for Nutrition will host a nutrition policy and research seminar on food systems and diets in Ethiopia organized by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and IFPRI. This seminar will be the first in a series of meetings to disseminate research findings to promote nutrition knowledge among decision makers and support interactions between decision makers and researchers.
Compact2025. 2018
On September 7, the National Information Platform for Nutrition will host a nutrition policy and research seminar on food systems and diets in Ethiopia organized by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and IFPRI. This seminar will be the first in a series of meetings to disseminate research findings to promote nutrition knowledge among decision makers and support interactions between decision makers and researchers.
Video testimonials
Compact2025. 2018
In a series of short videos released in the lead up to the IFPRI-FAO global event in Bangkok, leading scholars and actors from the food security and nutrition arena reflect on the need to accelerate progress to end hunger and malnutrition. The videos include remarks from Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI; Marco Ferroni, Chair of the CGIAR System Management Board; Justin Lin, Director of New Structural Economics, Dean of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development, and honorary dean of the National School of Development at Peking University, China; and David Nabarro, 2018 World Food Prize Laureate.
Compact2025. 2018
In a series of short videos released in the lead up to the IFPRI-FAO global event in Bangkok, leading scholars and actors from the food security and nutrition arena reflect on the need to accelerate progress to end hunger and malnutrition. The videos include remarks from Shenggen Fan, Director General of IFPRI; Marco Ferroni, Chair of the CGIAR System Management Board; Justin Lin, Director of New Structural Economics, Dean of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development, and honorary dean of the National School of Development at Peking University, China; and David Nabarro, 2018 World Food Prize Laureate.
TACKLING THE 1.6-BILLION-TON FOOD LOSS AND WASTE CRISIS
Hegnsholt, Esben; Unnikrishnan, Shalini; Pollmann-Larsen, Matias; Askelsdottir, Bjorg; Gerard, Marine. 2018
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research estimates that current annual food loss and waste of about $1.2 trillion could be reduced by nearly $700 billion if five key drivers are improved: (1) awareness, (2) supply chain infrastructure, (3) supply chain efficiency, (4) collaboration among groups across the food value chain, and (5) tax and regulatory policies.
Hegnsholt, Esben; Unnikrishnan, Shalini; Pollmann-Larsen, Matias; Askelsdottir, Bjorg; Gerard, Marine. 2018
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) research estimates that current annual food loss and waste of about $1.2 trillion could be reduced by nearly $700 billion if five key drivers are improved: (1) awareness, (2) supply chain infrastructure, (3) supply chain efficiency, (4) collaboration among groups across the food value chain, and (5) tax and regulatory policies.
Triple threat of stunting, anemia, and obesity poses looming crisis, health experts warn
Cornish, Lisa. 2018
A preview of the 2018 Global Nutrition Report during the Crawford Fund Annual Conference showed that 41 countries are dealing with major nutritional challenges in stunting, anemia, and obesity. This number is up from 29 countries facing this triple burden of malnutrition in 2017.
Cornish, Lisa. 2018
A preview of the 2018 Global Nutrition Report during the Crawford Fund Annual Conference showed that 41 countries are dealing with major nutritional challenges in stunting, anemia, and obesity. This number is up from 29 countries facing this triple burden of malnutrition in 2017.
East Africa to develop policy on aflatoxin to boost food security
Xinhua. 2018
Member states of the East African Community will develop a policy framework to address the threat of aflatoxin contamination. Its aim is to improve food and nutrition security as well as protect human, animal and plant health.
Xinhua. 2018
Member states of the East African Community will develop a policy framework to address the threat of aflatoxin contamination. Its aim is to improve food and nutrition security as well as protect human, animal and plant health.
Meet The Social Entrepreneur Behind Africa's "Uber For The Farm"
Foote, Willy. 2018
Hello Tractor connects tractor owners to farmers and business-support tools through a digital app. Jehiel Oliver, founder of Hello Tractor, explains in a Forbes interview how the company has expanded upon Uber’s ride-sharing technology to fight poverty and scarcity in Africa’s remote rural communities.
Foote, Willy. 2018
Hello Tractor connects tractor owners to farmers and business-support tools through a digital app. Jehiel Oliver, founder of Hello Tractor, explains in a Forbes interview how the company has expanded upon Uber’s ride-sharing technology to fight poverty and scarcity in Africa’s remote rural communities.
The State of Acute Malnutrition
No Wasted Lives Coalition. 2018
The website, supported by the No Wasted Lives Coalition, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of all available information related to acute malnutrition, at a global and country-specific level.
No Wasted Lives Coalition. 2018
The website, supported by the No Wasted Lives Coalition, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of all available information related to acute malnutrition, at a global and country-specific level.
The cost of nutritious food in South Asia
Dizon, Felipe; Herforth, Anna. 2018
World Bank policy paper analyzes the affordability of nutritious foods in South Asia.
Dizon, Felipe; Herforth, Anna. 2018
World Bank policy paper analyzes the affordability of nutritious foods in South Asia.
The African Development Bank and FAO target agriculture investments to end hunger and create wealth in Africa
FAO. 2018
The African Development Bank and FAO have created a strategic alliance to catalyze agriculture sector investments in Africa to end hunger and malnutrition.
FAO. 2018
The African Development Bank and FAO have created a strategic alliance to catalyze agriculture sector investments in Africa to end hunger and malnutrition.
The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2018: Building climate resilience for food security and nutrition
FAO; IFAD; UNICEF; WFP; WHO. 2018
The 2018 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report finds the number of undernourished people has increased to nearly 821 million in 2017.
FAO; IFAD; UNICEF; WFP; WHO. 2018
The 2018 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report finds the number of undernourished people has increased to nearly 821 million in 2017.
UNSCN News 43 - Advancing equity, equality and non-discrimination in food systems: Pathways to reform
UNSCN. 2018
UNSCN News 43 explores some of the drivers of malnutrition, how they intersect and overlap, and how they intensify the exclusion of certain groups of people.
UNSCN. 2018
UNSCN News 43 explores some of the drivers of malnutrition, how they intersect and overlap, and how they intensify the exclusion of certain groups of people.
The effect of farmer nutrition schools on household food production and women's dietary diversity in Bangladesh
Du, Lidan; Williams, Timothy; Hawkins, Aaron; McClung, Sarah; Fisseha, Teemar; Danton, Heather. 2018
SPRING project and Save the Children study finds farmer nutrition school interventions in Bangladesh improved food production and dietary quality.
Du, Lidan; Williams, Timothy; Hawkins, Aaron; McClung, Sarah; Fisseha, Teemar; Danton, Heather. 2018
SPRING project and Save the Children study finds farmer nutrition school interventions in Bangladesh improved food production and dietary quality.
Building momentum: lessons on implementing a robust sugar sweetened beverage tax
World Cancer Research Fund International . 2018
World Cancer Research Fund International report provides advice to policymakers on how to design and implement a sugar sweetened beverage tax.
World Cancer Research Fund International . 2018
World Cancer Research Fund International report provides advice to policymakers on how to design and implement a sugar sweetened beverage tax.
Now Open for Public Comment: Feed the Future Learning Agenda (Phase 2)
Agrilinks. 2018
The draft Phase 2 Feed the Future Learning Agenda is open for public comment until September 28, 2018.
Agrilinks. 2018
The draft Phase 2 Feed the Future Learning Agenda is open for public comment until September 28, 2018.
Data to End Hunger: UNGA Side Event
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data. 2018
The Governments of Kenya, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation organized a high-level side event during the 2018 UN General Assembly week on "Data to End Hunger: Aligning country visions and donor commitments to deliver SDG 2 and grow enough food to feed the world"
Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data. 2018
The Governments of Kenya, Ghana, and Sierra Leone, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the World Bank, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation organized a high-level side event during the 2018 UN General Assembly week on "Data to End Hunger: Aligning country visions and donor commitments to deliver SDG 2 and grow enough food to feed the world"
International Forum on Food and Nutrition
Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition. 2018
very year, the BCFN Foundation organises the International Forum on Food and Nutrition: an event founded to provide an open space for interdisciplinary discussion on issues of nutrition and sustainability. Experts, international opinion-makers and young research fellows meet in an event founded to share evidence, scientific data and best practices, with the goal of creating a model of sustainable food to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition. 2018
very year, the BCFN Foundation organises the International Forum on Food and Nutrition: an event founded to provide an open space for interdisciplinary discussion on issues of nutrition and sustainability. Experts, international opinion-makers and young research fellows meet in an event founded to share evidence, scientific data and best practices, with the goal of creating a model of sustainable food to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Household dairy production and child growth: Evidence from Bangladesh
Choudhury, Samira; Headey, Derek D.. 2018
Household dairy production increases child growth, though in the first year of life household dairy supply is associated with a decline in the rate of breastfeeding finds a study by researchers from the University of London and IFPRI using data from Bangladesh. Increasing access to dairy products can be extremely beneficial to children’s nutrition, but may need to be accompanied by efforts to improve nutritional knowledge and appropriate breastfeeding practices.
Choudhury, Samira; Headey, Derek D.. 2018
Household dairy production increases child growth, though in the first year of life household dairy supply is associated with a decline in the rate of breastfeeding finds a study by researchers from the University of London and IFPRI using data from Bangladesh. Increasing access to dairy products can be extremely beneficial to children’s nutrition, but may need to be accompanied by efforts to improve nutritional knowledge and appropriate breastfeeding practices.
Big Data in Agriculture Convention 2018
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture. 2018
On October 3-5, the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture Convention will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The event theme, “Decoding the Data Ecosystem,” will explore how the data ecosystem for food security can integrate with real ecosystems worldwide, from the global to the local, across public, private, and non-profit goods.
CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture. 2018
On October 3-5, the CGIAR Platform for Big Data in Agriculture Convention will take place in Nairobi, Kenya. The event theme, “Decoding the Data Ecosystem,” will explore how the data ecosystem for food security can integrate with real ecosystems worldwide, from the global to the local, across public, private, and non-profit goods.
The role of agriculture in women’s nutrition: Empirical evidence from India
Rao, Tanvi; Pingali, Prabhu. 2018
Agricultural income growth is associated with modest growth in women’s body-mass index (BMI) over the long term in India finds a study from Cornell University. While women’s BMI is associated with an increase in the consumption of own-produced cereals, the market plays an important role in facilitating access to more nutritious foods like pulses.
Rao, Tanvi; Pingali, Prabhu. 2018
Agricultural income growth is associated with modest growth in women’s body-mass index (BMI) over the long term in India finds a study from Cornell University. While women’s BMI is associated with an increase in the consumption of own-produced cereals, the market plays an important role in facilitating access to more nutritious foods like pulses.