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Press Release: Yikri Wins European Microfinance Award 2023
Yikri wins European Microfinance Award 2023 for its commitment to addressing the complex challenges of food security and nutrition in Burkina Faso.
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- Finance
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- Global
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Report: Ultra-Processed Foods Lead To $7 Trillion in Hidden Health, Environment Costs Globally
Low-income countries were the hardest hit by hidden costs of agrifood systems, which represent more than a quarter of their GDP.
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- Agriculture, Environment
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- Global
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- food security, nutrition, research
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Ireland Pledges €284 Million to Global Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Programs
The €284 million pledge includes a range of partnerships through Irish Aid, the Government’s overseas development assistance program.
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- Agriculture, Investing
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- Global
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- nutrition, SDGs, smallholder farmers
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Viewpoint: Feeding Big Agribusiness, Starving Africans
Industrial agriculture has failed to eliminate food insecurity in Africa. It is time for a radically different approach.
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- Agriculture
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Trepsi Partners with Bodytech to Democratize Nutrition
Trepsi's AI-powered software with CRM features simplifies the work of nutrition professionals by digitizing the entire consultation process.
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- Technology
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- Latin America
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Rethinking Farming in Small Island Developing States: Five Major Trends in Jamaican Agriculture That Can Apply to Other Emerging Economies
Though Jamaica is working to diversify production and build self-sufficiency in its agricultural sector, like much of the Caribbean region, it still imports more food and livestock than it exports. But as Varun Baker at Farm Credibly points out, the country is exploring new farming practices and technologies that can boost its agricultural output and sustainability. He shares five key trends in Jamaican agriculture that could provide a model to other emerging economies — particularly Small Island Developing States.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Technology
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Analysis: Market-Based Approaches and Fiscal Measures Can Best Address Food Security & Nutrition
Food availability is not keeping up with population growth, although access to affordable food remains the still greater challenge due to accelerating poverty levels even in higher-income countries.
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- Agriculture, Impact Assessment
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- Global
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World Bank Approves Indonesia Loan, Funding for Clean Energy and Health
The World Bank said on Tuesday it had approved a $1.14 billion project to expand access to cleaner electricity in Indonesia.
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- Energy, Technology
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- South Asia