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Salt of the earth : quantifying the impact of water salinity on global agricultural productivity
Russ, Jason; Zaveri, Esha D.; Damania, Richard; … - 2020
Salinity in surface waters is on the rise throughout much of the world. Many factors contribute to this change …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012228769
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Investment needs for irrigation infrastructure along different socioeconomic pathways : beyond the gap : how countries can afford the infrastructure they need while protecting the...
Palazzo, Amanda; Valin, Hugo; Batka, Miroslav; Havlík, Petr - 2019
This paper conducts an assessment of the global costs for expanding, upgrading, and improving irrigation infrastructure in developing countries, along different future scenarios toward 2050. It uses the GLobal BIOsphere Management Model, a partial equilibrium model of the global agricultural and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012007961
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Speech at the World Food Security Summit, in Rome, June 6, 2008
Zoellick, Robert B. - 2008
Robert B. Zoellick, President of the World Bank, discussed three critical needs: (i) meeting the immediate requirements …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012645264
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Future of Food : Harnessing Digital Technologies to Improve Food System Outcomes
World Bank Group - 2019
Digital technologies have significant potential to improve efficiency, equity, and environmental sustainability in the food system. A range of digital technologies are already leading to: better informed and engaged consumers and producers, smarter farms, and improved public services. Adoption...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012646079
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Food Systems for an Urbanizing World
Tefft, James - 2017
The report is organized into seven chapters, as follows, with additional text supported by data in the annexes: this first chapter sets out the context for the report, presents the objectives, outlines the methodology and approach, and briefly introduces the scope and organization. Chapter two...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012646616
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COVID-19 and Food Security : Gendered Dimensions
Montalvao, Joao - 2020
Across the developing world, the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic threatens to cause massive disruptions in food supply … chains. The World Food Programme estimates that by the end of 2020, twu hundred and sixty five million will face acute food …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012647148
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Remarks on Addressing Food Loss and Waste
Malpass, David - 2020
World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about the pandemic that is having severe economic and health impacts … around the world, and how the food sector is critical. He mentioned that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has exposed long … consumers. He launched the new World Bank analysis that will help identify the right entry-points for countries to achieve their …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012647565
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Remarks to the World Food Programme Executive Board
Malpass, David - 2020
World Bank Group President David Malpass spoke about how in its first year, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is …, and how World Food Programme (WFP) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has estimated that the number of people … hundred twelve countries so far. He explained that in response to the global food security crisis, the World Bank Group has …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012647701
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Covid-19 and food protectionism : the impact of the pandemic and export restrictions on world food markets
Espitia, Alvaro; Rocha, Nadia; Ruta, Michele - 2020
This paper analyzes the impact of Covid-19 and uncooperative trade policies on world food markets. It quantifies the … percent on average. Escalating export restrictions would multiply the initial shock by a factor of 3, with world food prices …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012241198
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Climate Change Impacts and Mitigation in the Developing World : An Integrated Assessment of the Agriculture and Forestry Sectors
Havlik, Petr - 2015
a world with high inequalities than in a more equal world. In the long run, impacts could be much stronger, with global …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012245607