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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) [PDF]
, 1979 Series of five documents comprising IFPRI's response to the changes in its program, mandate, and location prescribed by the CGIAR in its agreement in principal to adopt IFPRI into the CGIAR.
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
C. Valeria L. Giosafatto +6 more
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International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, 2017 Agricultural development efforts that do not address persistent gender gaps miss opportunities for greater impact. This synthesis reflects on key findings from integrated quantitative and qualitative analyses at the nexus of gender, agricultural ...
Patricia Kristjanson +8 more
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Report on IFPRI Activities Related to the International Conference on Population and Development [PDF]
, 1994 IFPRI report on its participation, on behalf of the CGIAR, in the International Conference on Population and Development held in Cairo in September 1994.
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc +8 more
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Enzymatic and microbial routes to bioplastics: The green chemistry frontier of biopolymers
FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.Microbial biosynthesis and engineered enzyme platforms are expanding the design space of polyhydroxyalkanoate bioplastics. By combining fermentation, PHA synthase engineering and cell‐free modular systems, tailored biodegradable polymers can be produced with tunable properties, supporting more sustainable materials and future circular bioeconomy ...
Giovanni Gallo +4 more
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Farm-retail price transmission in Malaysian pork sector
Apstract: Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce, 2010 This study intends to determine the farm-retail price transmission behaviors of pork in Malaysia to serve as a good implication for pork pricing system in Malaysia.
Tey (John) Yeong-Sheng +2 more
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Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2023 Agricultural development projects increasingly aim to improve health and nutrition outcomes, often by engaging women. Although evidence shows such projects can improve women's and children's health and nutrition and empower women, little is known about ...
Jessica Heckert +7 more
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Wayne Roberts: Food systems thinker, public intellectual, “actionist”
Canadian Food Studies, 2021 Wayne Roberts (1944–2021) was a food systems thinker, public intellectual, and “actionist.” This text was developed from a series of oral history interviews conducted between December 2020 and January 2021. It touches upon several of the key themes Wayne
Charles Levkoe, Patricia Ballamingie
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Aging and Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As global populations age, cancer is increasingly becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly in low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Despite accounting for the majority of new cancer cases and deaths, older individuals remain underrepresented in cancer research, clinical guidelines, and health ...
Ibrahim Bidemi Abdullateef +2 more
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