Agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition

From
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Published on
08.02.18
Impact Area
Nutrition, Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs

February 8, 2018

Guest post

Justin Yifu Lin

Agriculture is key for economic transformation, food security, and nutrition

To make the large leaps that raise living standards and reduce hunger and malnutrition, begin with agriculture.

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