Global Food Policy Report 2023

Key highlights of the report:

• The report called for a more proactive response to food system shocks with a focus on three key areas:
  • Crisis prediction and preparation
  • Building resilience before and during crises
  • Making crisis response supportive and inclusive of women, forced migrants and other vulnerable groups. 
• It advocated for strengthening agrifood value chains to support livelihoods and food security during crises.
• It advised governments to maintain a business environment that fosters flexibility, and technical and financial innovation.

Key facts about the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) 

• It was established in 1975 and provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.
• Headquarters: Washington, D.C
• It is a research centre of CGIAR, which is the world’s largest agricultural innovation network.
• Its research focuses on five strategic research areas:
  • Fostering Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Food Supply
  • Promoting Healthy Diets and Nutrition for Al
  • Building Inclusive and Efficient Markets, Trade Systems, and Food Industry
  • Transforming Agricultural and Rural Economies
  • Strengthening Institutions and Governance

 

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Q1) What is Climate Resilient agriculture?

It is a set of agricultural practices and strategies that are designed to help farmers and food systems adapt to the impacts of climate change while also improving their productivity and sustainability.

Source: Investing in early warning, agrifood chains needed for resilient food systems: Report