Events
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International Women’s Day - The Role of Women in Preventing and M...
On International Women’s Day 2013, IRD hosted a panel discussio... more
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Food Aid Works: A Report on the Benefits of Monetizing Food Aid
The Alliance for Global Food Security released The Value of Foo... more
Food Aid Works: A Report on the Benefits of Monetizing Food Aid
The Alliance for Global Food Security released The Value of Food Aid Monetization: Benefits, Risks and Best Practices, a study that found that monetization generates multiple benefits in the recipient country and that by selling the commodity for a fair market value, as called for in the House Farm Bill, it is unlikely to disrupt commercial trade. The study provides empi... more
Filed Under: Emergency Response, Food & Agriculture, Jobs, Nutrition, Value Chains
International Women’s Day - The Role of Women in Preventing and Mitigating Conflict
On International Women’s Day 2013, IRD hosted a panel discussion in Washington DC on the role of women in preventing and mitigating conflict. Women thought leaders identified the challenges women face in promoting peace and contributing to the long-term development of their communities and nations. Discussion was lively; watch our video summary of the event.... more
Filed Under: Civil Society, Conflict Mitigation, Women & Gender, Asia & Pacific, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Middle East & North Africa, Iraq