Where should a country invest its money? How policymakers answer this complex question can have an impact on the welfare of their constituents—especially those living in poverty—for generations.
Exploring Alternative Futures for Agricultural Knowledge, Science, and Technology
MOTIVATION Agricultural innovations can transform societies. Extending agricultural productivity improvements to poor farmers could narrow the gap between the developed and developing worlds. Experts agree that agricultural knowledge, science, and technology have played a crucial role in reducing hunger and poverty in the past. The future, however, is uncertain because the impacts of alternative technologies >> Read more
Rural Poor and Smallholders in Western China and Trade Liberalization
MOTIVATION China is a leading example of the opportunities global trade liberalization can offer developing countries and emerging economies. China has been a World Trade Organization (WTO) member since 2001, and while freeing up global trade has benefited the overall economy, certain groups of Chinese citizens—specifically those in low-income rural areas—have not enjoyed many of >> Read more
Water Allocation in China
MOTIVATION The Yellow River Basin is considered the “cradle of Chinese civilization,” but it has suffered severe water scarcity. The basin’s specific climatic conditions, rapid socioeconomic development, and absence of defined water rights have led to excessive water use; during the last 50 years, agricultural water use has increased by more than 250 percent and >> Read more
Understanding Rural-Urban Linkages for Development in China
IFPRI and its partners at the Center for Chinese Agricultural Policy evaluate policies that strengthen linkages to promote more equitable growth.
The Dragon and the Elephant
MOTIVATION China and India have had incredible economic transformations in recent years, moving from two of the world’s poorest countries to burgeoning superpowers. Along with partners from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi, IFPRI researchers compared the reform experiences of China and India in The Dragon and the >> Read more
