Undernutrition is the underlying cause of death for 2.6 million pre-school children every year—one-third of all child deaths in that age group. For those who survive, poor nutrition undermines school performance and later earning capacity. And still,…
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India lags in agri R&D spending – Business Standard
India’s spend on agriculture research and development (R&D), though among the best in South Asia, is still much below those of competitors such as Brazil and China, according to a report by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
Experts urge Kenya to take long-term approach to food security – Sabahi Online
The 2012 Global Hunger Index, released under the auspices of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide, identified prioritising short-term economic gain and lack of co-ordination between land, water…
Progress in Reducing Hunger ‘Tragically Slow’ – Reuters AlertNet
World hunger has diminished somewhat since 1990 but remains a significant problem in many regions, according to the new Global Hunger Index released by the International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI), based here in Washington.IFPRI is a centre …
BD improves by two steps in GHI ranking – Financial Express Bangladesh
Bangladesh has improved by two steps securing 68th position in the 2012 edition of Global Hunger Index (GHI) launched Thursday by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The Washington-based institution said Bangladesh achieved the &#…