Around the world, agrifood systems generate jobs, support foreign exchange, and form the backbone of rural economies. Yet beneath this economic engine lies a quieter reality: the environmental and social burdens that never show up on balance sheets. These unpriced externalities — degraded soils, polluted water, greenhouse gas emissions, underpaid workers, and children engaged in […]

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Micronutrient deficiencies are one of the world’s most widespread health crises, impacting one in two children and two in three women globally. Inadequate intake of essential vitamins and minerals can have lasting consequences on survival, health, and well-being that echo across generations and limit economic growth. As climate change and other crises disrupt food systems […]

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IFPRI is pleased to support the upcoming 8th African Conference of Agricultural Economists (8th ACAE), scheduled for 22–25 September 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. ACAE is a premier continental gathering focused on advancing agricultural economics through innovation, digital transformation, and strengthened trade systems. Anchored on the theme “Smart Agriculture: Innovation, Digital Transformation, […]

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Also streaming on Please type your questions into the chat box with name, affiliation, and country. The event video, presenter slides, and podcast will be available in the days following the event. Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), there is growing interest in using AI as a tool to advance food systems transformation. AI […]

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The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) will host its 20th Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda from 31 August to 4 September 2026, under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience.” The Summit will bring together stakeholders from across the agri-food sector for a programme of plenary sessions, technical discussions, […]

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IFPRI is participating in World Water Week 2026, the leading conference on global water issues, taking place August 23–27 in Stockholm, Sweden. World Water Week 2026, organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), will bring together decision-makers, experts, practitioners, and other stakeholders from around the world to advance dialogue, collaboration, and innovation on water. […]

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Extreme weather is driving up crop and livestock losses worldwide — and straining the very insurance markets farmers rely on to recover. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)’s new global report, The State of Global Agricultural Insurance Under a Changing Climate, examines agricultural insurance programs and market trends and explores pathways toward strengthening agricultural insurance systems to protect […]

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As Nigeria expands anticipatory action for flooding through increasingly coordinated national systems, an important question remains: How can anticipatory action better reach, benefit, empower, and ultimately transform outcomes for women? This webinar presents findings from new IFPRI research based on interviews and discussions with government agencies, humanitarian organizations, civil society organizations, donors, and researchers working […]

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IFPRI is participating in the 2026 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting on July 26– July 28, 2026. Taking place in Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting is made up of Invited Paper Sessions, Invited Case Study Papers, Organized Symposia, Selected Presentations (Lightning Sessions, Paper […]

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Poor diets are a leading driver of chronic disease and premature death worldwide, contributing to obesity, diabetes, and other conditions that strain health systems and economies. Rigorous nutrition science is critical to understanding these challenges and informing the policies and interventions needed to achieve healthier diets. NUTRITION 2026, the American Society for Nutrition’s annual meeting, […]

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IFPRI is participating in the 30th Annual International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) Conference on July 7–10, 2026, in Ravello, Italy. The 30th Annual ICABR conference brings together leading minds to explore innovation, policy, and progress in biotechnology and agricultural development. Featuring keynote addresses from global experts, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Riccardo Valentini and […]

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Agricultural trade is facing an increasingly complex environment shaped by geopolitical tensions, climate pressures, and growing trade disruptions. These developments are reshaping trade flows, affecting food security, and challenging the ability of existing institutions and policy frameworks to respond effectively. These pressures are also creating new opportunities for developing regions to strengthen their competitiveness, resilience, […]

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Throughout a career spanning more than four decades, Agnes Quisumbing has made major contributions to research on intrahousehold allocation, poverty and economic mobility, women’s empowerment, and the design and implementation of gender-sensitive agricultural programs. Stemming from her long-standing interest in inequality, Agnes’s work on gender, property rights, and women’s empowerment examines how inequality within the […]

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Global food commodity markets are entering a new phase in which traditional indicators may no longer provide a clear view of market dynamics. While supply conditions for key crops appear quite promising, a closer look reveals a more complex picture—shaped by climate risks, macroeconomic pressures, and shifting market behavior. Join us for this seminar that […]

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The 29th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis will promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis of global economic issues. The conference will feature specially organized and contributed paper breakout sessions. The organized sessions have been developed by members of the GTAP Network to highlight a specific area of research and/or policy […]

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This workshop will explore methods for measuring climate shocks, from rainfall variability to floods and heatwaves, followed by applications in two contexts (Mali and Bangladesh) that focus on how weather shocks affect poor rural households and the role of social protection in supporting men’s and women’s adaptive responses. It will open with a brief overview […]

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Fragile and conflict-affected settings account for a growing share of global poverty. Roughly 2 billion people live in these areas, accounting for 25% of the world’s population but 72% of the world’s extreme poor. At the national level, many fragile economies struggle to sustain growth, create jobs, and recover from repeated shocks. Yet even amid […]

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The contemporary global economic environment is characterized by heightened complexity and volatility, presenting significant challenges to the sustainable evolution of food systems worldwide.  The International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) report, What Do We Know About the Future of Food Systems?, adopts a comprehensive, globally oriented analytical framework to examine viable pathways for transforming food […]

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As the volume of scientific literature and data in food, land, and water systems continues to grow, researchers face increasing challenges in identifying relevant evidence, synthesizing insights, and translating them into actionable research questions. New AI tools are emerging to support this process—but what does this look like in practice? This webinar features the Asta […]

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Fisheries in Yemen have suffered from years of conflict, underinvestment, weak regulations, and high fuel prices. Fish production has fallen by an estimated 40 percent from its peak in 2004. Before the recent conflict, fisheries were Yemen’s second-largest export sector and an important contributor to national GDP and foreign revenue earnings. Given rich fish resources […]

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IFPRI is participating in the ICT4D Conference 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 20–22, 2026, bringing together global leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore the future of digital transformation. The ICT4D Conference is a leading global platform exploring how digital innovation and data-driven solutions can transform humanitarian relief and development. Founded in 2010 by Catholic […]

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IFPRI is pleased to participate in the 9th edition of the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) Annual Regional Conference, taking place May 20–22, 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. The 2026 conference theme is Strengthening Value Chains for Inclusive Growth in Kenya. The KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference is Kenya’s foremost platform for evidence-based […]

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In an era of data abundance, novel digital research methods are reshaping how we study and improve food systems. Building on earlier sessions focused on speech-based AI and farmer-generated data, this discussion broadens the lens, bringing together two researchers who are applying cutting-edge digital tools to address complex questions in the food domain.  First, Bia […]

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Globally, more than 2 billion people—one in three—experience vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This “hidden hunger” can lead to premature and preventable death, developmental delays, visual impairment, and lower work performance. More broadly, it can contribute to slower economic growth and intergenerational poverty. Hidden hunger is especially concerning in the Global South, with women, adolescent girls, […]

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