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IFPRI : Preventing an Ebola-related Food Crisis

October 21, 2014–As the Ebola outbreak continues to unfold, Shenggen Fan, director general of IFPRI, has released a press statement about the outbreak and the rising food crisis that is unfolding in West Africa. Press Statement: “While the health impacts of Ebola are devastating, this recent outbreak is triggering a food crisis that may persist …

2014 Global Hunger Index

Two billion people suffering from hidden hunger according to 2014 Global Hunger Index, even as levels of hunger in many developing countries decrease Report says food quality is equally important as quantity October 13, 2014, Washington D.C.—A staggering 2 billion people get so little essential vitamins and minerals from the foods they eat that they …

IFPRI’s 2013 Global Food Policy Report: Ending hunger and undernutrition by 2025 must be a top priority in the post-2015 development agenda

Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) March 12, 2014 IFPRI’s2013 Global Food Policy Report reviews major food policy developments and trends from the past year, documents emerging issues, examines key challenges and opportunities, describes the rising political commitment to food and nutrition security, and sets an agenda for action for 2014 …