Overview
In 2010, rising food prices and extreme events such as earthquakes, fires, droughts, and floods cre- ated new stresses on the world food system and generated fresh concern about the potential for a reprise of the 2007–08 food price crisis. It is clear that more must be done to increase the resiliency of the food system so that it can meet all people’s needs for enough nutri- tious food, help farmers achieve adequate liveli- hoods, and accomplish these goals in a chang- ing and volatile climate. Given the heightened attention to the global food system, IFPRI’s work is more relevant than ever.
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IFPRI’s role in this context is to conduct rigorous policy research to clarify options and identify possible solutions to policy problems. In 2010, the Institute carried out research on many topics of concern to policymakers, including climate change, trade, markets, natural resource management, responses to humanitarian emergencies, governance, gender, safety nets, diet quality, and biotechnology. Among other findings, IFPRI researchers identified the causes of the 2007–08 food price crisis and recommended steps to help prevent future crises. These and other research results reached a growing audience around the world via the Institute’s publications, online resources, seminars, training sessions, and consul- tations. As a result, IFPRI has become the “go-to” source for sound, evidence-based research on issues related to food policy. This annual report highlights just a few note-
worthy projects in each of IFPRI’s main research themes, as well as some of its key efforts to commu- nicate research results, develop partnerships, assess impact, and strengthen capacity. More details on all of the Institute’s work can be found at
www.ifpri.org/ ourwork/programs.
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