Despite strong economic growth in 2017, antiglobalΒization sentiments increased uncertainty about interΒnational cooperation. A rise in hunger, linked with conflict and climate shocks, reconfirmed the imporΒtance of IFPRIβs mission-providing research-based policy solutions that reduce poverty and end hunΒger and malnutrition sustainably-and the need for greater global efforts to improve our food systems and accelerate progress toward ending hunger. With its refreshed strategy, IFPRI is proud to contribΒute to progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.