WASHINGTON, January 9, 2020—World Bank Group President David Malpass announced the appointment of Mari Pangestu as Managing Director, Development Policy and Partnerships for the World Bank. In her new role Ms Pangestu will provide leadership to and oversee the work program of the World Bank’s Global Practice Groups. In addition, she will also oversee the […]
Leadership Announcement: Jo Swinnen joins IFPRI as new Director General
January 7, 2020
IFPRI is pleased to welcome as it's new Director General Jo Swinnen, an agricultural economist with more than 30 years of experience in policy-relevant research.
Agricultural & Applied Economics Association announced its 2020 Class of Fellows
The Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) has announced its 2020 Class of Fellows. Former IFPRI Director General Shenggen Fan was named one of five Fellows. Recognition as an AAEA Fellow is AAEA's most prestigious honor. The main consideration for selecting Fellows is a continuous contribution to the advancement of agricultural or applied economics as […]
Food for all in Africa: Sustainable intensification for African farmers
IFPRI authors Ousmane Badiane and Katrin Glatzel, and colleagues present key challenges for Africa's smallholder farmers and the concepts & practices of Sustainable Intensification in a Cornell University Press book.
Youth and Jobs in Rural Africa
The share of working-age young people in Africa south of the Sahara has risen due to past declines in mortality coupled with high fertility. This “youth bulge” has created a sense of urgency among national governments and the international development community as the prospect of widespread youth unemployment in Africa, and the social instability and political unrest it could bring, looms closer.
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