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Harnessing value chains to improve food systems

May 3rd, 2016 • by Sara Gustafson

This was first published as an IFPRI blog .

The recently adopted UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) prioritize improved nutrition and environmental sustainability. Chapter 6 of the 2016 Global Food Policy Report highlights the need to reach this goal by adapting food systems to support nutritious and sustainably-produced diets throughout the world.

Decade-long Agricultural Growth in Ethiopia Driven Partly by Use of Fertilizers, Improved Seeds

Apr 26th, 2016 • by Sara Gustafson

Agricultural growth can stem from a multitude of factors, including increased investment in inputs and rural infrastructure, expanded land dedicated to cropping, a more productive workforce, and favorable prices on local and international markets. Over the past decade, Ethiopia has experienced strong agricultural growth due to a number of these factors, according to a new research note and related working paper from IFPRI’s Ethiopia Strategy Support Program ; however, the country also faces a number of challenges to continued growth in the future.

El Niño and Beyond: Policy Options to Increase Resilience to Weather Shocks

Apr 26th, 2016 • by Sara Gustafson

While the 2015-2016 El Niño cycle is not expected to significantly reduce global cereal production levels, according to a new IFPRI policy brief , the weather event is creating serious local food shortfalls in many regions of the world, including  Africa south of the Sahara. To address this, the brief calls for careful monitoring of production and prices in the region, the promotion of more transparent international and domestic trade policies, and expanded coverage of safety nets and nutrition programs for poor households, as well as a longer term perspective toward improvements in agric

Drought Brings Fiscal Problems, Humanitarian Need

Apr 21st, 2016 • by Sara Gustafson

While drought continues to threaten food security and livelihoods throughout southern Africa and the Horn of Africa, some areas have seen increased rainfall in recent weeks, according to the latest FEWS Net Global Weather Hazards Summary .