Glenn Denning

Feb 20, 2024 | foreignaffairs.com | Carlo Bastasin |Gianni Toniolo |Glenn Denning

In This Review In This Review The Rise and Fall of the Italian EconomyThe authors describe the development of the Italian economy from the era of gradual modernization following the unification of the country in the nineteenth century to the golden age of growth after World War II and, most recently, the period of economic stagnation and demographic decline that leaves Italy’s real GDP per person today lower than it was two decades ago.

Oct 15, 2023 | devpolicy.org | Glenn Denning

Conflict, climate extremes and COVID-19 have disrupted food production and supply chains causing hardship and uncertainty for farmers and consumers worldwide. Today, around 735 million people are experiencing hunger. More than two billion people suffer one or more micronutrient deficiencies, compromising immune systems, slowing child growth and development, and undermining human potential. And about 30% of the global population – 2.4 billion people – are considered food insecure.

May 3, 2023 | news.columbia.edu | Jeremy Dauber |Glenn Denning |Sheena Iyengar

A biography of comedian Mel Brooks, a novel about an Asian American basketball star, a guide to thinking big and creatively, a history of poverty and wealth in East Africa: These are just a few of the books on a wide range of topics that Columbia and Barnard faculty members have published lately.

Apr 28, 2023 | mothernature.news | Glenn Denning

Please help keep this Site Going Skip to content By Glenn Denning July 24 to 26, 2023, in Rome, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a U.N. Food Systems Stocktaking Moment, the first global follow-up to the 2021 Food Systems Summit. The event will provide opportunities for nations to review commitments made during the summit and share success stories and evidence of transformation. Africa will likely be in the spotlight in the search for progress in ending hunger, improving...

Apr 27, 2023 | brookings.edu | Glenn Denning

July 24 to 26, 2023, in Rome, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a U.N. Food Systems Stocktaking Moment, the first global follow-up to the 2021 Food Systems Summit. The event will provide opportunities for nations to review commitments made during the summit and share success stories and evidence of transformation. Africa will likely be in the spotlight in the search for progress in ending hunger, improving food security, and building resilience in the face of climate change.