Publications

Guest Commentary- Agricultural Businesses Are the Key to 'Decent Work' in Rural Communities

Yes, farming is hard work; but with targeted investments it can also be “decent work.”

Guest Commentary- Decent Work: The Most Sustainable Pathway Out of Poverty and Hunger

Deep Dish: Inside the State Department

Ambassador Barbara Stephenson is president of the American Foreign Service Association. 

Guest Commentary- The Business of Farming

If we wish to avoid a future of hunger, conflict and instability, we must act now to improve the status, perception and wellbeing of smallholder farmers around the world. That begins with the farmers themselves, and working with them directly to help them see the potential inherent in their land and their dreams for their families.

This Week's Reads- Let's Talk About North Korea

As diplomacy gets underway in preparing for the historic meeting between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, it is important to note how unusual this entire process has been.

Americans Are (Rightly) Worried about the Safety of Their Drinking Water

The Flint, Michigan, drinking water disaster has left many Americans anxious about the safety of their own tap water. New research confirms that there are, in fact, real reasons to be concerned.

The Next Generation: Tomorrow’s Jobs- Quality Over Quantity

Not all jobs are made equal - nearly 160 million young people are working, yet still living in poverty. Transforming agriculture into meaningful employment would help to grow incomes, stabilize societies, and create opportunity for the next generation. 

Deep Dish: What to Know about North Korea Talks

President Donald Trump has accepted North Korea's invitation for direct talks with Kim Jong-un.

External Commentary

No Silver Bullet: The New Urban Agenda and Smart Cities

Big Ideas and Emerging Innovations

Highlighting approaches, technologies, and ideas that have the potential to radically advance global food security.