Context:- Investing in early warning, agrifood chains needed for resilient food systems: Global Food Policy Report.

Findings

• The Global Food Policy Report is released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).
• There is a need to invest beyond short-term fixes to build food systems that are more resilient and equitable.
• The report called for a more proactive response to food system shocks with 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 vulnerables groups.
• Investing in early warning systems is essential to save lives, livelihoods and money.
• In 2022, the food insecurity was exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine war and related spikes in food and fertiliser prices.

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

• It is established in the year 1975 with its headquarters at Washington D.C.
• The IFPRI provides research-based policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition in developing countries.
• It is a research centre of the CGIAR, a worldwide partnership engaged in agricultural research for development.
• Research at IFPRI focuses on six strategic areas:
  • Ensuring Sustainable Food Production,
  • Promoting Healthy Food Systems,
  • Improving Markets and Trade,
  • Transforming Agriculture,
  • Building Resilience,
  • Strengthening Institutions and Governance.

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