The latest news from the agricultural sector
2021-08-30
Extraordinary COVID-19 social support programs in South Africa yield economic benefits during the pandemic period
Modeling shows emergency safety net programs boost GDP during pandemic. Read more
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2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
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2021-08-23
An integrated approach to realize multiple benefits across water, energy, food, forests and biodiversity
Water, energy, food, forests, and biodiversity systems are intricately linked but projects to improve resource usage are too often siloed. Read more
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2021-08-12
School feeding programs improve nutrition and child growth across generations: Evidence from India
Research shows for the first time the benefits of a key type of social protection program extend years later to the children of recipients. Read more
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2021-08-12
School feeding programs improve nutrition and child growth across generations: Evidence from India
Research shows for the first time the benefits of a key type of social protection program extend years later to the children of recipients. Read more
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2021-08-05
COVID-19-induced disruptions of school feeding services exacerbate food insecurity in Nigeria
What happened when a key type of social protection program stopped operating during lockdown. Read more
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2021-08-05
The devolution revolution paradox: Greater accountability, lower spending on agricultural services
A potential obstacle to food system transformation at the local level. Read more
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2021-08-05
COVID-19-induced disruptions of school feeding services exacerbate food insecurity in Nigeria
What happened when a key type of social protection program stopped operating during lockdown. Read more
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2021-08-05
The devolution revolution paradox: Greater accountability, lower spending on agricultural services
A potential obstacle to food system transformation at the local level. Read more
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2021-07-20
Mapping evidence of food system transformation for healthier diets: What works?
Surveying which innovations work best to build better nutrition. Read more
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2021-07-20
Mapping evidence of food system transformation for healthier diets: What works?
Surveying which innovations work best to build better nutrition. Read more
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2021-07-16
Improving food donation policies is key to fighting food waste
Ways to craft incentives to encourage more giving. Read more
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