In order to broaden knowledge on the linkages between agriculture and development, the Abuja Office of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) held on behalf of the Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project, its first ever tr... Source: IFPRI Nigeria Country Office
Recurrent climate events are a contingent liability in three MENA countries
Dorte Verner - Lead Agriculture Economist, World Bank
Findings from three new World Bank reports provide a strong reminder to build resilience to extreme weather events. Climate change, El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and other recurrent climate events are making already water-scarce countries in the Middle East and North Africa more vulnerable. Adverse climatic impacts on agriculture – including on wheat and other rainfed crops that are vital for food security -- is a growing liability for Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia, with projected impacts on household and national economies. Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
Animal and Poultry Production Water Footprint in the MENA Region
Nuhad Daghir, Dean Emeritus, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences - AUB
Since the beginning of the 21st century, demand for animal products has been increasing all over the World and particularly in the MENA region. The reasons for this increase has been due to population growth, rising incomes, and increased urbanization (FAO, 2018). This increase which is estimated at about 50% during the past decade (2006-2016) compared to the previous decade (1995-2005) is putting more demand on water resources in a region that is already suffering from water shortages. Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
How two agricultural development projects boosted women’s empowerment
When we talk about women’s empowerment, it is difficult to grasp what we actually mean. Does it refer to women’s attitudes towards gender violence? Or does it mean women’s economic independence and decision-making power? Does it perhaps imply access to productive resources, education, and other opportunities? Or might it mean control over time? Or does […] Source: Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index (WEAI)
Food Security at the UN General Assembly 2018: Three take-away messages
Nadim Khouri, Independent Researcher - The World Bank
The annual meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) is an opportunity for the leaders of all countries around the World, and their high-levels officers, to discuss specific themes, exchange ideas and agree on priorities at the global, regional or bi-lateral levels. This year’s UNGA meeting had as a general theme: “Making the United Nations Relevant to All People”. Source: IFPRI Egypt Country Office
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