Policymakers and program implementers in Somalia are increasingly recognizing the importance of complementing short-term support in the form of cash or in-kind transfers with interventions targeting longer-term development goals and poverty exit, a goal that cuts across both more traditional social protection systems and programming targeting internally displaced people. This webinar will present evidence on […]

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This virtual event will be held on October 15, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am (Pacific/Port Moresby) and October 14, 2026, from 8:00pm to 9:00pm (US/Eastern). Food accounts for a large share of household budgets in Papua New Guinea, and when prices rise, the poorest families feel it first. Timely, easy-to-use price information can help government […]

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Policymakers in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face mounting pressure from lenders and donors to eliminate or reform fertilizer subsidy programs due to their effects on markets and the environment. Despite this pressure, we know little about the recipients of these subsidy programs and how reforms would affect them. Join us for a discussion […]

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Women are key agents in building resilience for themselves, their households, and their communities. Yet persistent barriers to women’s decision-making power, community engagement, political participation, leadership, and agency more broadly limit their ability to shape the policies, institutions, and community responses that affect their lives. As Nigeria confronts overlapping economic, climate, and security challenges, greater […]

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Both El Niño and the ongoing crisis in Iran threaten to disrupt the global food system and affect food prices through impacts on agricultural production, energy and fertilizer markets, and trade. National governments and international partners face pressure to respond to effects on global markets and prices, as well as the more immediate shocks to […]

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The SVRI Forum is the Sexual Violence Research Initiative’s flagship event and the world’s leading abstract-driven conference on research, evidence, and solutions to prevent and respond to violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Held every two years, this action-driven event brings together over 1,500 global stakeholders, […]

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The Black Sea region plays a critical role in global agricultural trade, supplying a significant share of internationally traded wheat, maize, and oilseeds. Yet ongoing disruptions to transport and export logistics—including damage to port infrastructure, shifting trade routes, rising freight and insurance costs, and heightened operational uncertainty—are affecting exports of agricultural commodities from the region. […]

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This half-day forum, hosted by the Measures for Advancing Gender Equality (MAGNET) initiative, will share new findings about measuring women’s agency across three dimensions—control over assets, goal-setting and decision-making, and sense of control and efficacy—drawing on a novel set of survey tools developed and tested across 18 countries through the initiative. Partners will discuss what […]

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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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The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week bring together global leaders, policymakers, researchers, and partners in New York City to address some of the world’s most pressing development and climate challenges. Throughout the week, discussions and events will focus on accelerating action toward sustainable development, strengthening climate resilience, and advancing solutions for a […]

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IFPRI is pleased to participate in Tropentag 2026, taking place September 16–18, 2026, in Göttingen, Germany. The annual interdisciplinary conference focuses on research in tropical and subtropical agriculture, natural resource management, and rural development. This year’s conference will be held under the theme “Towards multi-functional agro-ecosystems promoting climate-resilient futures.” Tropentag 2026 will highlight interdisciplinary research […]

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Amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI), there is growing interest in using AI as a tool to advance food systems transformation. AI has significant potential to transform policy research in food, land, and water systems (FLWS) by enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness in policy analysis, but only if tools are rigorously tested, made transparent, […]

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Around the world, agrifood systems are changing rapidly as populations grow, incomes rise, technological innovations emerge, and the climate shifts. But how will these systems continue to evolve over the next 25 years? Anticipating and preparing for change requires us to learn from the past and anticipate future dynamics. While near-term forecasts and medium-term outlooks […]

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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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