On 17 November 2023, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) updating rules for the investment tax credit (ITC) under Code1 Section 48 that have not been changed since 1987. The Proposed Regulations update the types of “energy properties” eligible […]

Introducing the Food Import Vulnerability Index (FIVI).

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have joined forces to cultivate capacities in sustainable millet value chain development within the context of the International Year of Millet-2023. This collaboration, conducted under the FAO South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) […]

On 17 November 2023, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury Department) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (Proposed Regulations) updating rules for the investment tax credit (ITC) under Section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (Code).1 Because regulatory guidance on claiming the […]

IFPRI assessments provide key information for policymakers.

Letter to COP28 Delegates from Indigenous Leaders & Allies: Ensure Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Are Secured in the “Green” Transition Country Global agnes Thu, 12/07/2023 – 11:52 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image   Dear COP28 Delegates,  We, Indigenous leaders and allies from diverse cultures, traditions, and regions across the […]

Countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda Source: World Food Programme Flooding in eastern Africa has worsened food insecurity after drought, affecting nearly 3 million people. WFP urges more support to reach 2 million more impacted individuals.