Robert Zoellick on the World's Challenges

Published by Newsweek on Sunday, January 23, 2011By R. M. SchneidermanIn the lead-up to the World Economic Forum in Davos, NEWSWEEK's R. M. Schneiderman interviewed World Bank president Robert B. Zoellick about the future of the global economy. What is the biggest challenge facing the developing world in 2011?The biggest challenge facing most developing countries is the risk of a big boost in

UK-commissioned Global Food and Farming Futures report released

A good resource from Joan Whelan of the TOPS Program:   The UK-government commissioned Global Food and Farming Futures project is a two-year study of food security, growing challenges, sustainability, volatility, malnutrition and other critical issues, along with recommendations for drastic change to the international food system to meet current and future needs.   The report of the project -

Weekend Reading: Jan 21

Below are some excellent links on articles, events and announcements in issues related to agriculture and food security. Also, starting next week, AGDES is moving to Nicaragua. I'll continue blogging about international agriculture with more emphasis on field work and the behind it. Enjoy the reading, 
A comprehensive calendar of DC events and activities on food security an agriculture. Check it

Administrator Shah’s Speech with CGD

USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah delivered a major speech entitled The Modern Development Enterprise at an event hosted by the Center for Global Development.

Food Security: Instead of merely providing food aid in times of emergency, we are helping countries develop their own agricultural sectors, so that they can feed themselves. We launched Feed the Future – bringing together resources