Category Archives: Global Poverty

Global: Measuring women’s empowerment in agriculture

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Washington, 28 February 2012 (IRIN) The global anti-poverty movement has added a new tool to its arsenal with the launch of an index that measures women’s empowerment in agriculture. “Agriculture is the most effective way to drive inclusive economic growth … Continue reading →

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AID POLICY:New Deal for Developing Nations

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

DAKAR, December 2011 (IRIN) – At the global aid effectiveness forum in Busan, South Korea, in November and December this year, the “G7+”, a group of nations which includes 19 fragile and conflict-affected states, agreed a New Deal on fragile states, … Continue reading →

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Global initiative to combat hunger among school children

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Brazilian Government today launched a new initiative to help countries run their own national school meal programmes to advance the nutrition and education of children. The Centre of Excellence Against Hunger, … Continue reading →

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