Global programs / Global project 936-4062 · 1982–1990 · International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
Famines are generally caused by decline in food production in successive years brought about by poor weather, war, or both. The consequent complex interactions among prices, employment, and assets impoverish victims and lead to sharply increased mortality. Government policy is a key determinant as to whether or not these conditions mature into widespread famine. India and Bangladesh have succeeded in controlling famines in recent years, but problems in most of Africa remain intractable due to civil unrest and a paucity of resources, including trained people, institutions, and infrastructure. General economic development and political consensus are needed to reduce Africa's vulnerability to famine. In this context, judiciously provided foreign aid can be of immense help. (Author abstract)
Source: DEC abstract, PN-AAY-461 (1987). The source's own text.
Operated in: Egypt, Africa, Asia, India, Africa South of Sahara, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, North Africa, Gambia, Middle East.
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| Name | Role | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) | implementer | 1982 to 1990 | Stated in a document | 11 sources |
| International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) | implementer | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
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| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN-4062-G-3019 (grant, fiscal year not recorded) | 1986 to 1987 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1985 to 1986 | Stated in a document | 2 sources |
| Africa | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Asia | 1987 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| India | 1986 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Africa South of Sahara | 1990 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Taiwan | 1982 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Thailand | 1982 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Japan | 1982 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| AID/DSAN-G-0229 (grant, fiscal year not recorded) | 1984 | Stated in a document | 1 source |
| Name | Years | Basis | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| USAID. Bur. for Science and Technology. Ofc. of Agriculture | 1982 to 1990 | Stated in a document | 11 sources |
Sector profile (computed): Agriculture: crop production, inputs, pests, irrigation 28%; Agriculture: policy, land tenure and land reform 14%; Agriculture, subsector not specified 12%
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Program key prj:9364062