Eleven selected companies and organizations have been awarded grants to implement a series of pilot studies and initiatives in three target regions.
This policy brief highlights developments in global negotiations on the conservation, development and use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture, and the realization of farmers' rights.
Decisions and courses of action for climate change adaptation, adopted at various levels from individual households to national governments, are necessarily based on limited views, but are nevertheless determined by the institutions and systems th
Scientists, donors, and Indian policymakers are puzzled why India has the highest percentage of undernourished children in the world.
Because roots, tubers, and bananas are food crops primarily traded in local markets, their prices are not subject to the volatility that affects global markets for staple grains such as wheat and maize.
Food security is a major issue in the West Bank. Given the region's arid environment and limited water for irrigation, knowing how to best use scarce resources can better inform agricultural policy for food security.
Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in Asia. About 70% of the population depends on agriculture for a living. Food insecurity affects rural people in particular, and the number of people who are food insecure is growing.
Cambodia has a long history of migration, dislocation and forced resettlement.
For decades, it was very difficult to complete, share or access development research in Burma. However, in the past two years, the Burmese political landscape has seen far-reaching changes.
This project will endeavor to enhance livelihood opportunities for the rural poor in Nepal by bringing research findings, mainly from earlier IDRC-supported work, into effective use.