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In the fourth gathering of Bridging Evidence and Policy (BEP) Seminar series, we organized a roundtable discussion in collaboration with Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) and the Egyptian Food Bank (EFB) to discuss the growing challenge of malnutrition in Egypt. The roundtable discussion engaged key stakeholders from sectors such as policymaking, academia, and research, as well as representatives from NGOs, and international development organizations. The participants' contributions will serve as the foundation for drafting a policy brief that offers targeted recommendations to policymakers to tackle malnutrition in Egypt. Stay tuned! #BEPSeminar #PolicyRecommendations #Malnutrition #Egypt

Egypt experiences the co-existence of multiple forms of malnutrition. The simultaneous challenge of both undernutrition and overnutrition provided the motivation for Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD), International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), and the Egyptian Food Bank (EFB) to co-organize the roundtable discussion titled: Malnutrition, Hunger, and the Egyptian Public Nutritional Health as part of the Bridging Evidence and Policy (BEP) Seminar Series. The discussion will engage key stakeholders capable of providing valuable insights to supporting policy actions, such as government officials, academics, and researchers, as well as representatives from NGOs, and international development assistance organizations. The roundtable discussion will provide the foundation for a brief of policy actions and recommendations to inform policymakers on the malnutrition challenges facing the Egyptian public. Watch live streaming. https://lnkd.in/dF2G-V52

CALL FOR TENDERS! The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) invites survey firms to submit their offers to support IFPRI’s impact evaluation study for the Yemen Food Security and Resilience project funded by the The World Bank and implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). The general objective would be to collaborate on all aspects of data collection including preparation for the survey, survey data collection, and data cleaning. The call for proposals required survey firms to submit a full proposal offer to fulfil the required tasks. Data collection for this project will be limited to IRG controlled areas Follow this link to see detailed TOR: https://lnkd.in/ewjNnXke

The post-Malabo agenda emphasizes the importance of efficient water management and innovative irrigation strategies to boost agricultural productivity in a sustainable way. This upcoming session will bring together experts from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) International Water Management Institute (IWMI) African Union , CGIAR, USAID, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, and the private sector to explore strategies that promote water, food, energy, and climate resilience. 🌱 Join our session "Irrigation Policy Post Malabo: Insights for Investment" tomorrow at 9:30 AM at the Triumph Luxury Hotel, Louvre 3 hall. See more details here: https://lnkd.in/e-6ZJ-24 Cairo Water Week Linda Steinhuebel-Rasheed

As part of the 9th Africa Water Week and the 7th Cairo Water Week taking place October 16-17 in Cairo, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), International Water Management Institute (IWMI), African Union and Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska are are excited to host the session "Irrigation Policy Post Malabo: Insights for Investment" on Wednesday 16 October 9:30-11:00 AM. We look forward to discussing irrigation strategies and policies to promote water, food, energy, and climate resilience in Africa. The goal is to identify key challenges and priorities to inform the irrigation policy dialogue in 2025, following the adoption of the Kampala Declaration and the 10-year action plan for sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems in Africa. Follow this link for more information: https://lnkd.in/e-6ZJ-24 Cairo Water Week Linda Steinhuebel-Rasheed

Please joint us at the 9th Africa Water Week and 7th Cairo Water Week https://lnkd.in/gcNxawgs during October 13-17 in Cairo to discuss Policy and Investment needs for Sustainable Irrigation Post Malabo! The session--on October 16, 9.30 - 11.00 AM will bring together the African Union, Mure Agbonlahor, the post-Malabo process Dr Hamady Diop, Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska, Jude Cobbing, Nicole Lefore, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Linda Steinhuebel-Rasheed, USAID Biniam Iyob, Tinotenda A. Mhiko from Zimbabwe's Agricultural and Rural Development Authority Zimbabwe (ARDA) the Winner of this year's Africa Food Prize for his work on irrigation, the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Olufunke Cofie, FAO Gebal Egypt - جبال , National Water Research Center, Eman Ragab Nofall to discuss irrigation strategies that support water, food, energy and climate resilience in the region. The session will identify key policy areas to define irrigation policy dialogues in 2025 after the adoption of the Kampala Declaration and 10-year action plan for sustainable and inclusive agrifood systems in Africa.

"The broad loss of agricultural capacity has severely constrained food supplies in the Gaza Strip. Before the conflict, about 44% of household food consumption came from domestic producers, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS). The decline in domestic production further pushed up food prices, which increased the most for the affected crops and food items, including wheat flour, eggs, meat, fresh fruit, and vegetables" Read more from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)’s latest blog on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza: https://lnkd.in/de4V8UFV #FoodSecurity #GazaCrisis #HumanitarianAid #IFPRI #GlobalHunger #SustainableDevelopment

The Climate Change Future Watch (CCFW) aims to provide policy makers with reliable #data to make informed decisions in the face of the challenges that climate change poses on the agricultural sector in #Egypt and #MENA. CCFW provides comprehensive insights into climate change that are key for shaping future agriculture policies. Visit ccfw.ifpri.org to learn more about the new tool. #policy #foodsecurity #climatechange

The Challenge of climate change requires multi sectoral collaboration. The Climate Change Future Watch tool by International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is designed to support policy makers, researchers and businesses to address the interconnected challenges posed by climate change on agricultural crops. Our new tool represents a step towards achieving this collaborative work. Explore Climate Change Future Watch here: ccfw.ifpri.org #ClimateChange #Foodsecurtity

Climate change poses a serious threat to food security. Having the right tools can provide valuable support for informed decisions to mitigate the effects of climate change. The Climate Change Future Watch (CCFW) is International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)’s new tool that provides #data and insights on future effects on different agricultural crops. Explore Climate Change Future Watch here: ccfw.ifpri.org #ClimateChange #Foodsecurtity