A recently released report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) projects a significant increase in malnutrition in developing countries over the next decade. The world financial crisis has had a devastating effect on poor countries. Investment in agriculture continues to decline. The IFPRI report proposes three policy actions that might turn the situation around including promoting pro-poor agricultural growth; reducing market volatility; and expanding social protection and child nutrition action. To view the article, please click here.

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