The International Food Policy Research Institute deeply mourns the passing of Professor Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, the world-renowned agricultural scientist, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Mentor, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. M.S. Swaminathan passed away in Chennai, India, on September 28, 2023, at the age of 98. Prof. M.S. Swaminathan’s contributions to agriculture, […]

K&L Gates has been recognized in 29 practice areas in The Legal 500 United Kingdom 2024 edition, with more than 70 lawyers recommended as leading practitioners. Published annually, The Legal 500 UK rankings recognize the practice area teams who are providing the most cutting edge and innovative advice to corporate […]

IFPRI will have significant high-level involvement in the 2023 Hybrid Micronutrient Forum’s 6th Global Conference.

Country: Haiti Source: International Committee of the Red Cross “For the past three years, life in Cité Soleil has been like a poker game … People go out and don’t know if they will be able to go back home. They regularly risk their lives to get the daily bread.”

What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less The use of pixel technologies on websites and mobile apps in the health care field has garnered considerable attention from regulators and the plaintiffs’ class action bar. Regulators continue to focus on the extent to which such technologies can be […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP served as global lead counsel to live-streaming social entertainment platform 17LIVE Holding (17LIVE) in its proposed combination with Singapore’s Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd (VTAC), a technology-focused special purpose acquisition company backed by Singaporean state investor Temasek. This deal marks the first purchase of […]

Nikkei Asia quotes Abdullah Mamun, a senior research analyst at the International Food Policy Research Institute, in an article analyzing the reaction of Asian markets on the recent India’s rice export ban.  

No More Stolen Sisters Country Canada agnes Tue, 10/03/2023 – 14:37 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Trigger warning: This article discusses physical and sexual violence against Indigenous women. For immediate emotional assistance, call 1-844-413-6649. This is a national, toll-free 24/7 crisis call line providing support for anyone who […]