IFPRI Press Releases

New Project, Funded by a Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination of Crops in Kenya and Mali

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:22:00 EST

IFPRI Press Release - June 9, 2009.

Improving Agricultural Productivity, Markets, and Social Protection: The Key to Global Food and Nutrition Security

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:35:00 EST

Press Statement by Joachim von Braun, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on the occasion of the 5th World Islamic Economic Forum, Jakarta, Indonesia. March 3, 2009.

New Research Shows Challenges African Farmers Face in Adapting to Climate Change

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 9:52:00 EST

IFPRI projects more undernourished children if there is a global recession and decreased agricultural investment. Press Release, December 10, 2008.

Food Price Crisis and Financial Crisis Present Double Threat for Poor People

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 9:57:00 EST

IFPRI study indicates more than a third of rural Ethiopian households in the Nile River Basin and two-thirds of South African farmers in the Limpopo River Basin did not adjust their farming practices in the face of global warming. Press Release, December 1, 2008.

New Trade Deal Could Boost Brazilian Farm Exports

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 9:57:00 EST

Caps on subsidies and less distorted trade flows seen as key outcomes of a WTO agreement. Press Release, November 24, 2008.

Food Crisis and Health Go Hand in Hand

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:08:00 EST

IFPRI Urges Greater Cooperation between Health and Agriculture Sectors. Press Release, November 17, 2008.

New Study Identifies Farmers' Options and Obstacles to Adapting to Climate Change

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:10:00 EST

The vast majority of African farmers interviewed for a recent climate change study perceived long-term changes in temperature or rainfall. Surprisingly, however, two-thirds of rural South African households in the Limpopo River Basin and more than a third of Ethiopian farmers did not make any adjustments to their farming practices in the face of global warming. Press Release, November 12, 2008.

New Global Hunger Index

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:50:00 EST

33 Countries Have 'Alarming' or 'Extremely Alarming' Levels of Hunger. 2008 Global Hunger Index report released for World Food Day. Press Release, October 14, 2008.

India Faces Urgent Hunger Situation

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:04:00 EST

New Reports Compare Country's Hunger Levels across States, World. India State Hunger Index 2008. Press Release, October 14, 2008.

Best Bets for Reducing Poverty and Hunger

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:33:00 EST

Opportunities for Investment in Agricultural Research. On October 10, Joachim von Braun is moderating the Plenary Session 'The Food Crisis: What Happened and What Should Be Done?' at the 2008 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. Press Statement, October 10, 2008.

Le potentiel agricole inexploité de la RDC: La clé de la ré duction de la pauvreté , sé curité alimentaire et nutritionnelle

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EST

Les responsables et experts congolais ainsi qu'un groupe des chercheurs internationaux se rassemblent le 17-18 Septembre à Kinshasa pour dé finir les orientations né cessaires pour exploiter le potentiel agricole immense de la R.D. Congo en vue de la lutte contre la faim et la pauvreté . L'atelier est organisé par le Ministè re de l'Agriculture et du Dé veloppement Rural et l'Institut International de Recherche sur les Politiques Alimentaires (IFPRI). September 17, 2008.

Improving Information, Increasing Agricultural Productivity

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:30:00 EST

IFPRI Receives $2.5 Million Grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to Support the World's Leading Database on Agricultural Science and Technology. September 03, 2008.

Workshop Presents New Findings on Why Some Households in Rural Bangladesh Stay Poor, While Others Move Out of Poverty

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:09:00 EST

Bangladesh's high economic growth during the last decade has resulted in significant reductions in poverty. However, 36 million people-about one quarter of the country's population-still face acute poverty and hunger. August 18, 2008.

South Asian Women Farmers Reap Few Benefits, Despite their Significant Contributions to Agriculture

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:09:00 EST

Conference in New Delhi highlights challenges, strategies facing women in agriculture in region - IFPRI/Aga Khan Foundation Press Release. August 12, 2008.

Food Summit: Some Progress But More Needs to be Done

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:20:00 EST

The UN food summit closes with a strong statement on agriculture, but fails to adequately address trade, biofuels, safety nets, and implementation - June 6, 2008.

From Intentions to Implementation

Tue, 3 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST

The Rome food summit is a positive step; now world leaders need to follow through on their commitments - June 3, 2008.

Global Response Needed to Rising Food Prices

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 EST

Investments in agriculture, improved bio-energy and trade policies, and programs that target vulnerable people would reduce the threat of hunger. IFPRI Press Statement - May 16, 2008.

Ethiopia's Commodity Exchange Opens its Doors

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:06:00 EST

Ethiopia opens a commodity exchange this week, the first of its kind in Africa. The exchange will trade in six commodities: coffee, sesame, haricot beans, teff, wheat and maize. IFPRI Press Release - April 14, 2008.

International Conference to Discuss New Technologies, Innovations, and Knowledge to Improve Agriculture and Livelihoods

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 13:59:00 EST

Policymakers, researchers, and representatives from the private sector, farmers' organizations, and other civil society groups gather in Addis Ababa to discuss innovations that are transforming agriculture, reducing poverty and hunger, and improving people's lives. IFPRI Press Release - April 7, 2008.

Preventing versus Treating: Study Shows Acting Early Is Key to Combating Child Malnutrition

Fri, 14 Feb 2008 11:07:00 EST

Preventing infants and young children from becoming undernourished is much more effective than treating children who are already moderately malnourished, according to a study published in the February 16 issue of The Lancet, a leading medical journal. IFPRI Press Release - February 14, 2008.

Better Childhood Nutrition Increases Productivity

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:52:00 EST

Study first to show improving nutrition in early childhood leads to significantly higher incomes in adulthood. IFPRI Press Release - January 31, 2008.

Rising Food Prices Threaten World's Poor People

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 10:50:00 EST

New report examines the impact of growth, climate change, and biofuels. IFPRI Press Release - December 4, 2007.