Book Launch on Proven Successes in Agriculture

The book Millions Fed: Proven Successes in Agricultural Development  was launched at the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya on January 27, 2010. It was written by researchers from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

Authors David Spielman and Rajul Pandya-Lorch presented 20 documented case studies in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and South America of large-scale initiatives which have made substantial, long-term impacts. These stories include achievements in increasing the yields and production of staple food crops, expanding markets, developing better policies, conserving natural resources, and improving nutrition. The case studies were chosen through a rigorous process that included an open call for nominations, an extensive literature review, and expert interviews.

"Out of 300 success cases presented, we selected the most appropriate cases using a number of criteria for success," said Spielman. These included initiatives that were large-scale, long-lasting, and sustainable, with well-documented evidence of reaching hundreds of thousands or millions of people.

For more information, use the link: http://www.ifpri.org/book-5826/ourwork/programs/2020-vision-food-agriculture-and-environment/millions-fed-intiative