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PIM Webinar: Land Tenure & Perceived Tenure Sec in the Era of Social & Eco Trans. in Africa-7/2/2019 Jul 02, 2019

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Land tenure and perceived tenure security in the era of social and economic transformation in Africa PIM Webinar with Dr. Hosaena Ghebru (IFPRI) presenting findings from a recent set of studies in Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Nigeria that examined land access and perceived tenure security across various market, ecological, demographic, and cultural dynamics. More information about the webinar, including recording and presentation, at http://bit.ly/31NeMzp PIM Webinars aim to share findings of research undertaken as part of the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM), discuss their application, and get feedback and suggestions from participants. Recordings and presentations of the webinars are freely available on the PIM website: http://bit.ly/PIM-Webinars

FORMAN LECTURE: Two Dimensions of Growth: Biology and Economics - 6/27/2019 - APeniston Jul 01, 2019

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Remarks: Anne M. Peniston, Deputy Director, Office of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition and Chief, Nutrition and Environmental Health Division, Bureau of Global Health, USAID There is extensive evidence that reducing undernutrition brings considerable economic benefits, often far greater than the costs of investing in nutrition programs. But the evidence on a global scale offers only a first step toward guidance on priorities for investing in young children’s nutrition. The 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture will explore the pathways from improved nutrition to economic growth, looking at the broad goals of investing in nutrition that go far beyond reducing stunting. In particular, the lecture will address the potential of integrating nutrition and early childhood interventions into a life-cycle approach to personal and economic development. The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.

FORMAN LECTURE: Two Dimensions of Growth: Biology and Economics - 6/27/2019 - HAlderman Jul 01, 2019

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Keynote Speaker: Harold Alderman, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI There is extensive evidence that reducing undernutrition brings considerable economic benefits, often far greater than the costs of investing in nutrition programs. But the evidence on a global scale offers only a first step toward guidance on priorities for investing in young children’s nutrition. The 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture will explore the pathways from improved nutrition to economic growth, looking at the broad goals of investing in nutrition that go far beyond reducing stunting. In particular, the lecture will address the potential of integrating nutrition and early childhood interventions into a life-cycle approach to personal and economic development. The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.

FORMAN LECTURE: Two Dimensions of Growth: Biology and Economics - 6/27/2019 - KForman Jul 01, 2019

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Remarks: Kenan Forman, Son of Martin J. Forman There is extensive evidence that reducing undernutrition brings considerable economic benefits, often far greater than the costs of investing in nutrition programs. But the evidence on a global scale offers only a first step toward guidance on priorities for investing in young children’s nutrition. The 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture will explore the pathways from improved nutrition to economic growth, looking at the broad goals of investing in nutrition that go far beyond reducing stunting. In particular, the lecture will address the potential of integrating nutrition and early childhood interventions into a life-cycle approach to personal and economic development. The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.

FORMAN LECTURE: Two Dimensions of Growth: Biology and Economics - 6/27/2019 - SFan Jul 01, 2019

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Chair: Shenggen Fan, Director General, IFPRI There is extensive evidence that reducing undernutrition brings considerable economic benefits, often far greater than the costs of investing in nutrition programs. But the evidence on a global scale offers only a first step toward guidance on priorities for investing in young children’s nutrition. The 29th annual Martin J. Forman Memorial lecture will explore the pathways from improved nutrition to economic growth, looking at the broad goals of investing in nutrition that go far beyond reducing stunting. In particular, the lecture will address the potential of integrating nutrition and early childhood interventions into a life-cycle approach to personal and economic development. The annual lecture commemorates the significant impact on international nutrition by Martin J. Forman, who headed the Office of Nutrition at USAID for more than 20 years. The annual lecturer is invited to present his or her personal, often unconventional, views about large issues dealing with malnutrition.

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Faster than you think - 6-13-2019 - MBapna Jun 14, 2019

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Discussant: Manish Bapna, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, World Resources Institute Large and rapid declines in costs for renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind power, and efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions are reshaping energy systems globally. Expanding renewable energy systems have great potential to achieve widespread electricity access, improve food security, and reduce emissions. Developing countries with high solar potential have a significant opportunity to leapfrog directly to more advanced energy technologies that are low cost, reliable, environmentally more benign, and well-suited to serving dispersed rural populations. This seminar will discuss the broad changes occurring in renewable energy and the implications and opportunities for developing countries. This research was supported by the Towards Inclusive Economic Development in Southern Africa program and by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM).

IFPRI Policy Seminar: Faster than you think - 6-13-2019 - CArndt Jun 14, 2019

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Keynote Speaker: Channing Arndt, Director of Environment and Production Technology Division, IFPRI Large and rapid declines in costs for renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind power, and efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions are reshaping energy systems globally. Expanding renewable energy systems have great potential to achieve widespread electricity access, improve food security, and reduce emissions. Developing countries with high solar potential have a significant opportunity to leapfrog directly to more advanced energy technologies that are low cost, reliable, environmentally more benign, and well-suited to serving dispersed rural populations. This seminar will discuss the broad changes occurring in renewable energy and the implications and opportunities for developing countries. This research was supported by the Towards Inclusive Economic Development in Southern Africa program and by the CGIAR Research Program on Policies, Institutions, and Markets (PIM).

IFPRI Book Launch: Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India - 6/6/2019 - ULele Jun 07, 2019

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Discussant: Uma Lele, International Policy Expert, President Elect, International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) The Indian growth story is paradoxical—despite notable economic progress, persistent food insecurity, malnutrition, and high levels of stunting make India an outlier among developing countries. Growing problems of obesity, regional inequality, and climate change compound these issues, threatening a future public health crisis. Using a food systems lens, Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India ( https://tci.cornell.edu/food-systems-book ) explores the opportunities and challenges to achieving a nutrition-secure future through more diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene, and greater individual access to balanced diets. The authors bring together the latest data and scientific evidence to map out the current state of Indian food systems. The seminar will review these findings and discuss the interventions needed to promote a nutrition-sensitive food system and address the triple burden of malnutrition as we look ahead to 2050.

IFPRI Book Launch: Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India - 6/6/2019 - PPingali-Conclusion Jun 07, 2019

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Concluding Remarks: Prabhu Pingali, Director, Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition, Cornell University The Indian growth story is paradoxical—despite notable economic progress, persistent food insecurity, malnutrition, and high levels of stunting make India an outlier among developing countries. Growing problems of obesity, regional inequality, and climate change compound these issues, threatening a future public health crisis. Using a food systems lens, Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India ( https://tci.cornell.edu/food-systems-book ) explores the opportunities and challenges to achieving a nutrition-secure future through more diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene, and greater individual access to balanced diets. The authors bring together the latest data and scientific evidence to map out the current state of Indian food systems. The seminar will review these findings and discuss the interventions needed to promote a nutrition-sensitive food system and address the triple burden of malnutrition as we look ahead to 2050.

IFPRI Book Launch: Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India - 6/6/2019 - MAbraham Jun 07, 2019

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Presenter: Mathew Abraham, Assistant Director, Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition, Cornell University The Indian growth story is paradoxical—despite notable economic progress, persistent food insecurity, malnutrition, and high levels of stunting make India an outlier among developing countries. Growing problems of obesity, regional inequality, and climate change compound these issues, threatening a future public health crisis. Using a food systems lens, Transforming Food Systems for a Rising India ( https://tci.cornell.edu/food-systems-book ) explores the opportunities and challenges to achieving a nutrition-secure future through more diversified production systems, improved health and hygiene, and greater individual access to balanced diets. The authors bring together the latest data and scientific evidence to map out the current state of Indian food systems. The seminar will review these findings and discuss the interventions needed to promote a nutrition-sensitive food system and address the triple burden of malnutrition as we look ahead to 2050.

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