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    Nutrition Smart Agriculture: Decoding the Myth

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    There is now evidence pointing to the role of climate change in worsening the vulnerability of the world’s plant resources to pests and disease...
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    Around 33 million people affected by floods in Pakistan are now vulnerable to various diseases. Millions need immediate assistance, especially as floods have damaged...
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    United We Stand to Achieve Sustainable Development

    What works in one country may not work elsewhere, but true collaboration allows for learning from mistakes and sharing successes. This is where the...
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    Back to Stirring Chauvinism, Sri Lankan Politicians Question UNICEF Report on Malnutrition

    As Sri Lankan opposition members of parliament raked up the issue of an imminent child malnutrition crisis, a minister raised questions about a UNICEF...
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    The Crisis for Sri Lankan Children Is a Cautionary Tale for SouthAsia

    More reports are already emerging of an increase in abuse, exploitation and violence against children due to the mounting economic pressure. There are already...
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    Climate Change Conclusion: Time for Bold Action

    Besides displacement and migration of people, climate change’s worsening of air and water quality is expected to contribute to the spread of certain diseases and human...
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    Rice Fortification – One Year On

    151 districts in 24 states lifted fortified rice the government has said, adding that the number of rice mills having blending infrastructure for fortified...
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