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Egypt's development partnership with the World Bank Group (WBG) is a cornerstone of the country's national agenda, with significant progress made since 2014. The partnership focuses on vital sectors such as food security, social protection, water and sanitation, education, and infrastructure. The ongoing Country Partnership Framework
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Egypt and the World Bank Group have strengthened their development cooperation portfolio, which includes 14 projects worth nearly $7 billion and 23 projects in technical support, consultancy, and capacity building. The partnership aims to promote inclusive and sustainable growth, build resilience to climate change, and increase private sector participation. Key
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Global food security has become a pressing concern with over 765 million people worldwide struggling with hunger. In response, leaders from Spain, the US, the African Union, the EU, Colombia, Germany, Indonesia, and Nigeria co-hosted the Leaders' Summit on Global Food Security on September 20, 2022, to identify sustainable
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Research conducted by investigators in Beijing, People's Republic of China, has led to new findings in agriculture, highlighting the importance of irrigation in alleviating drought in croplands and maintaining or increasing crop yields. The accurate monitoring of irrigated areas is crucial for regional water resource management, food security,
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A new research study reveals that integrating cover crops with corn cropping systems can help improve soil water availability and mitigate extreme climate conditions. Researchers at the University of Missouri Columbia conducted a study to evaluate the effects of cover crops on soil moisture dynamics of a corn cropping system.
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President Biden's September 12, 2022, Executive Order (EO) aims to enhance the regulatory processes for biotechnology products, promoting innovative solutions in health, climate change, energy, and national security. The "National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative" calls on the EPA, USDA, and FDA to identify areas of ambiguity
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Research conducted by the Laboratory for Genome Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has uncovered new insights into the delivery of DNA to plant cells using carbon nanotubes. The study aimed to improve the efficiency and practicality of this method for genome editing applications, which hold promise
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The United Nations faces a monumental challenge as the global food system teeters on the brink of collapse. Climate change, COVID-19, conflicts, and rising inflation have created a perfect storm, with food, energy, and fertilizer prices skyrocketing. The war in Ukraine has exacerbated the situation, threatening economic hardship, social turmoil,
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Climate change poses a significant threat to wheat productivity, quality, and global food security. According to a recent study, high temperatures during the grain filling stage can negatively impact wheat yield and quality. The research, conducted by the University of Sydney, aimed to review the current knowledge on the impact
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Researchers from the Department of Economics and Statistics have successfully applied machine learning methodologies to improve crop yield prediction in India, particularly for wheat, a staple food crop. The study used Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) combined with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to analyze data from 1962-2018. The results showed
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The world is facing a rising tide of hunger, with 828 million people struggling to access enough food in 2021, a significant increase from the 678 million before the COVID-19 pandemic. Conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are major drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition, exacerbated by growing inequalities. The
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The World Trade Organization's (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) has opened in Geneva, Switzerland, with participants from 164 member countries gathering to discuss pressing issues such as the pandemic, food security, and climate change. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for international cooperation to overcome these global
