As part of the Voices for Change Partnership between IFPRI and SNV, IFPRI researchers gave a virtual training for CSO’s working on nutrition in Ghana on May 7th, 2020. Noora-Lisa Aberman presented a case study, part of an ongoing research study “Stories of Challenges in Nutrition – Ghana”, on the emerging challenge of overweight and […]
Virtual Event – Micronutrients in emergencies: How can we prevent an increase in hidden hunger?
Policy Seminar Date of Event: June 9, 2020 Time of Event:- 09:30 am to 10:45 am EDT Register The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming our world. We are seeing rapid changes in areas such as health care delivery, food security, agriculture, and international aid prioritization. In addition to the immediate impact to health and society, […]
Virtual Event – COVID-19: Emerging problems and potential country-level responses
IFPRI experts examine what to expect, and how developing countries can respond in ways that promote food security, nutrition, and greater equity.
Will COVID-19 cause another food crisis? An early review
COVID-19 is disrupting economies around the world, but will it cause a food crisis? IFPRI Director General Jo Swinnen says it depends whether you are rich or poor. Jo synthesizes insights from several blog posts in this series to make the case that governments must emphasize policies and programs that target the immediate needs of their poorest citizens.—John McDermott, series co-editor and Director, CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH).
Virtual Event – Agricultural Support Reform And GHG Emissions
Date of event: April 21, 2020 - 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm EDT Register Governments spend over $US 700 billion dollars per year on agricultural support measures such as subsidies, border price distortions and investments in raising productivity. Agriculture and land use change contribute close to a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions […]