University of Central Asia

A study shows the influence of social media.

Research and training for better management.

The International Affairs Office (IAO) at the Presidential Court of United Arab Emirates works in partnership with the Gates Foundation to support a number of research activities across various CGIAR research institutes, including the Future Food Systems project lead by IFPRI. In addition, the IAO also represents the UAE on the CGIAR’s System Council.   

A study finds problems with completeness, consistency, and timeliness.

Pandemic and Ukraine crisis impacts linger.

The International Food Policy Research Institute, in collaboration with Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Department of Agriculture and Livestock, Department of Health and the Department of National Planning and Monitoring, will host a research seminar on “Informing Economic Growth and Food Security Opportunities in Papua New Guinea”, on March 21st, 2025. As […]

Machine learning is transforming agricultural and food security research, enabling more accurate and timely insights. The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is advancing data-driven approaches in various domains, including crop-type mapping, maize yield estimation, and boat detection. These innovations demonstrate the potential of machine learning in addressing complex challenges and informing policy decisions. A […]

Also streaming on We hope to see many of you in person for this event. Presentation: 9:30am–11:30 am EDT | Lunch reception to follow. 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. While global […]

A recent seminar analyzed emerging evidence and future directions for school meals in the 21st century.

The Sudan conflict, now entering its third year, continues to devastate the country’s socioeconomic fabric. As of January 2025, more than 8.8 million people were internally displaced, and over 3.3 million had sought refuge in neighboring countries. Conservative reports estimate over 32,000 fatalities occurred between the start of the war on April 15, 2023, and […]

Investing in incentives to stay put.

Informing policies in four countries.

Strengthening school meal programs // U.S. tariffs & agricultural trade // Rethinking growth monitoring & promotion // IFPRI at 50 // and more

A study raises questions about a standard practice.

Modeling tracks potential disruptions.

Significant levels of food loss and waste continue to have negative impacts on food security and the environment, and Sustainable Development Goal 12.3, which aims to halve food loss and waste worldwide by 2030, remains out of reach. Join us on “12.3 Day” 2025 to take stock of efforts and opportunities to make progress toward […]

Lessons from IFPRI research.

Improving smallholder farming systems in four countries.

Production of biodiesel fuel in Brazil, the European Union, Indonesia, and the United States has grown by nearly 40 percent over the past five years, driven largely by subsidies and government mandates. Government regulations aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions have also boosted demand for vegetable oils and created new markets for used cooking oils […]

A new study published in Advances in Nutrition critically examines the effectiveness of Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) in diagnosing or screening for inadequate growth in children.

The Conversation Africa published this op-ed by Danielle Resnick, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow, on the recent Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) breakup, or “Sahelexit,” and the implications for West African food security and regional cooperation. “The exit from Africa’s largest political and economic union threatens to disrupt flows of goods, services and people. […]

Analyzing transmission from global to local markets.

The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place on March 10 to 21, 2025. The main focus of the sixty-ninth session will be on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the […]

School meal programs don’t just ensure children go to school and stay fed — they are a powerful force for change in communities and food systems worldwide. According to the results of the latest Global Survey of School Meal Programs© conducted by Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), school meal programs can increase demand for nutritious […]

Exploring the interconnectedness of food systems.

A new, innovative approach to fostering climate resilience in the region

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit 2025. The 2025 conference will be held in Paris, France and will focus on driving global action against malnutrition by bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to generate political and financial commitments to improve nutrition worldwide, with a particular focus on placing nutrition […]

Making tractors accessible and affordable to smallholders.

Gauging efforts to build water security.

Facing the “Sahelexit.”

In this six-person game, players use electronic tablets that are linked to a host tablet through a local network. Players share access to arable land where they can farm, graze animals, and develop their own resources over several agricultural seasons.

A new research agenda.

Accelerating technology adoption.

The Wire (India) interviewed Avinash Kishore, Senior Research Fellow based in IFPRI’s South Asia Office in New Delhi, for an article discussing the impact of government subsidies on water-intensive crop production in India, emphasizing the depletion of groundwater resources. Researchers commenting on the topic highlight how subsidies, particularly minimum support price (MSP) and guaranteed procurement, […]

The possible return of trade wars.

School meal programs are an effective way to boost children’s nutrition and wellbeing, including physiological development and academic performance. These programs can also play an important role in food systems transformation by ensuring access to healthy diets, supporting equitable livelihoods, and contributing to environmental sustainability. However, data on large-scale school meal programs have historically been […]

Global events and regional conflicts in 2024 drew attention to the vital role of food systems in ensuring food and nutrition for everyone and supporting livelihoods in low- and middle-income countries. IFPRI’s long-standing commitment to global and country-level policy research allows us to respond rapidly to crises with analysis and policy recommendations and to build evidence and data to address long-term food system challenges.

A coordinated multi-country approach.

Undernutrition during childhood and early adolescence has long-term consequences for development and health, and for girls it can affect the survival and wellbeing of their children. Diet-related risk factors are estimated to cause 20% of global mortality, and changes in food systems have led to rapid shifts to unhealthy diets and reductions in physical activity, […]

IFPRI’s 50th Anniversary // New CGIAR Research Portfolio // Food Security Simulator // Events, Blogs & more

In a video interview with CGTN America, Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus at IFPRI, explains the dynamics of global food prices. He emphasizes that the FAO Food Price Index measures commodity prices (e.g., grains, meat, vegetable oils) rather than retail food prices. Although commodity prices have generally decreased since their 2022 peaks, retail prices remain high […]

AgriBusiness Global interviewed IFPRI Director General Johan Swinnen in their recent 2025 World Report. Swinnen, along with other experts, provided comments on the challenges and opportunities facing global agriculture. “Policy choices will influence which countries and people are able to participate in and benefit from growth. For those who face barriers to participating, including gender-based […]

Using machine learning to track land use.

Testing reader responses to chatbot- vs. human-written blog posts.

Food and Fertilizer Price Trends: Impacts on global food security Agricultural commodity prices are reaching levels close to those witnessed in 2007/08 and 2010/11, and fertilizer prices have also increased significantly. Repercussions from the invasion of Ukraine are creating significant additional pressures on prices. IFPRI is convening a series of policy seminars on food and […]

Prioritizing a key form of natural capital.

Helping smallholders build water security.

Assessing impacts of cash transfers.

Managing value chains to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), organized by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of Uganda on January 9 to 11, 2025. The summit will focus on adopting the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Acton Plan for 2026-2035. This […]

Research can shape a new government’s decision-making.

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 20 December 2024: The Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS), successfully hosted a Policy Roundtable in the State’s capital. Highlighting Odisha’s journey toward sustainable development, the roundtable provided a platform for regional collaboration, emphasizing opportunities for […]

Assessing impacts of a multi-country project.

Global agricultural markets have been in a constant state of uproar over the past 5 years. Trade wars between major trading nations such as China, US and Australia, supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic, Russia’s war in Ukraine, crisis in the Middle East and export restrictions have diverted supplies, altered trading patterns, increased price volatility […]

Since its founding in 1975, IFPRI has worked closely with hundreds of partners, including its sister CGIAR centers, around the world to provide research-based policy solutions that sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. IFPRI’s research has informed important policy, program, and investment decisions and had a positive impact on the lives of many people in low- […]

A path for moving out of poverty.

Moving from assistance to self-sufficiency.

The social costs of calendars.

The Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS), the World Bank’s flagship household survey program, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are co-organizing a conference, The Pulse of Progress: Harnessing High-Frequency Survey Data for Development Research in the Polycrisis Era, which will take place on December 17-18, 2024, at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, […]

How assistance programs can catalyze improvements in gender equality.

The Economist cited IFPRI research by Beliyou Haile and Derek Headey in this article on the potential for technology to transform cattle farming and improve nutrition. “Some 35% of Kenyans are undernourished. Extra protein and iron, essential for brain development, would come in handy for them—and indeed for the 22% of the world’s children under […]

Advantages of “both/and” solutions.

Simulating impacts of crisis and responses.

New Age (Bangladesh) quoted IFPRI Director General Johan Swinnen in this article on the Annual BIDS Conference on Development (ABCD) 2024, organized by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) in Dhaka. According to Swinnen, reforming food systems is feasible, but highly complex due to the multitude of stakeholders involved. He also emphasized the necessity […]

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the “2024 Global Child Nutrition Forum”. The Global Child Nutrition Foundation works with a global network of governments, businesses, and civil society organizations to support school meal programs that help children and communities thrive. GCNF provides training, technical assistance, and networking opportunities to help governments build national school meal […]

Collaborative approaches for a fragile resource.

IFPRI will support UNICEF, WFP, and WHO in global efforts to improve nutrition for children and women in humanitarian crises – & more

IFPRI, CGIAR NEXUS Gains Initiative, and Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organization undertake a long-term, gender-disaggregated soil health survey in Uganda.

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The partnership includes the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) as the global research partner.

The livestream will be available HERE on December 9, 2024 from 10:00am to 7:00pm (CET) / 4:00am to 1:00pm (EST). This year’s Annual Agriculture Symposium aims to explore the critical intersections between global trade policies, food systems, and nutrition outcomes. In a world where international trade has the potential to both alleviate and exacerbate malnutrition, […]

Enabling collaboration in and across communities.

The global food system is uniquely vulnerable to climate impacts, making adaptation of paramount importance.

Kathmandu, 27 November: The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pledging a five-year collaboration to bolster climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region. The HKH, characterized by unique, extreme landscapes and large, diverse populations, is […]

The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from December 2 to 13, 2024. IFPRI is pleased to participate in UNCCD COP16, where leaders from governments, the private sector, civil society, and global stakeholders will unite to […]

Sri Lanka has experienced slow progress in job creation, poverty reduction, and food insecurity, especially in rural areas. Economic challenges are further compounded by climate change risks and vulnerability to global shocks. At the same time, Sri Lanka has immense potential in agriculture and agro-processing, critical needs for infrastructure development, and a large scope for […]

Addressing gender differences to build resilience.

Ways to improve the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Bridging science and policy for effective humanitarian action.

Building equity into food systems.

Bridging the gap between research and policymaking.

Rigorous economic modeling of food systems, designed to inform decision-makers on the impacts of potential policy choices, is central to IFPRI’s work. IFPRI-led modeling systems assess how different policies and investments affect nutrition, poverty, social inclusion, climate change, and environmental health. These models can incorporate real-time events and test future scenarios based on varying social […]

Throughout her career, Ruth Meinzen-Dick has made pathbreaking contributions to natural resource management and gender equity, drawing from her deep engagement with communities to improve understanding and measurement in these areas. Dr. Meinzen-Dick’s research encompasses land and water policy, property rights, collective action, and games for experiential learning, with a longstanding focus on improving equity. […]

Economic revival, social protection, and infrastructure rehabilitation are critical for urban recovery in Sudan. Nairobi, 12 November 2024 – Eighteen months of war have deeply affected urban households in Sudan: 31 percent have been displaced, full-time employment has plummeted by half, over 70 percent of the urban households in Sudan had all or some of […]

Productivity erodes amid turmoil.

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has been concentrated in cities, with major impacts on urban households. Large numbers of families are displaced, employment is down dramatically, and most children are unable to go to school. A comprehensive survey conducted earlier this year by IFPRI’ Sudan Strategy Support Program and the United Nations Development Programme provides […]

The livestream will be available on Tuesday November 12, 2024 at 5:00 – 6:30 pm (America/Sao_Paulo) / 3:00 – 4:30 pm (US/Eastern). Join us for an in-depth discussion on Avanzar2030, an evidence-based initiative that identifies promising innovations in agri-food systems and estimates the costs of implementing them. Launched in response to the 2021 UN Food […]

Despite significant progress in addressing hunger and undernutrition in the early 2000s, malnutrition, in all its forms, remains a major challenge in all regions of the world. Unhealthy diets remain the primary drivers of many forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, and diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Today, the number of people who […]

Assessing impacts on global markets and African consumers.

The power of bundled solutions

December 9, 2024 | 9:30am to 12:00pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Video Recording | Presentation December 9, 2024 | 1:00pm to 3:30pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Video Recording | Presentation December 10, 2024 | 9:30am to 12:45pm (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | Video Recording | Presentation Click HERE to view the agenda. The Strengthen PSNP Institutions and Resilience (SPIR II) Resilience Food […]

Integrating more fruits, vegetables, and other high-quality crops into food systems.

Accessibility to consistent, subnational, spatial information on crops globally will be hugely beneficial to  researchers and policy makers. Researchers need this data to evaluate the benefits and costs of adopting new crop and livestock technologies, estimate the impact of climate change on agriculture calculate yield gaps, and analyze the historical evolution of farming systems. Policymakers, […]

International Day of Rural Women and World Food Day // 34th Annual Forman Lecture with Dr. Marie Ruel // One year of war in Gaza // and more

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the 29th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP29) being held in Baku, Azerbaijan from November 11 to November 22, 2024. COP29 is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis. With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe. […]

IFPRI researchers on urbanization.

Administrative Assistant

How development organizations think about gender.

A new research agenda.

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).

This article published by National Update (Nigeria) wrote about a recent high-level dialogue on the CGIAR HER+ initiative in Abuja held on October 9, 2024, that aimed to address barriers women face in Nigeria’s agrifood sector.

Building on improvements in Infant mortality.

Extreme weather events pose one of the biggest threats to global food security. Increasingly, climate disasters like floods, droughts, and cyclones, are striking regions previously unaccustomed to such crises. In the Asia Pacific region, the United Nations World Food Programme work hand-in-hand with several partners to support vulnerable communities preparing, responding, and recovering from climate shocks […]

Starch-heavy diets, the reach of extension instruction, and other issues.

The Learning Support for a Sub-Saharan Africa Multi-Country Climate Resilience Program for Food Security, launched in 2023, aims to enhance food security and climate resilience across 14 African countries. This collaboration among CGIAR, the World Food Programme, and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) has three pillars: scaling disaster risk financing, transforming food systems […]

Meeting challenges of the coming growing season and beyond in South America.

IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report on a key paradigm shift.

Avenues to empowerment.

Since the development of the first biotech crop varieties, IFPRI has analyzed their costs, risks, and benefits for farmers and consumers in low- and middle-income countries.

Key steps to strengthen institutions and relationships

October 22, 2024 8:30 – 10:00 am (CDT) 9:30 – 11:00 am (EDT) Register IFPRI is participating in the 2024 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue. This year’s theme, “Seeds of Opportunity: Bridging Generations and Cultivating Diplomacy”, will emphasizes the vital role of integrating past wisdom, current innovations and the pressing needs of tomorrow, by leveraging […]

IFPRI is pleased to announce that Steven Were Omamo joins IFPRI as the new Director of the DSG Unit.

Problems of feeding more than 2 million people in a war zone.

This dialogue series is by invitation only. In preparation for the 2025 launch of the EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0, EAT is hosting a series of ‘EAT Action Dialogues’ to engage with stakeholders and co-create solutions for transforming food systems in line with the new targets and recommendations of the EAT-Lancet Commission 2.0.  The first two Dialogues will […]

Disruptions ahead for some developing countries exporting to the U.S.

The China Agricultural Economic Review (CAER) and IFPRI are delighted to announce the Sixteenth CAER-IFPRI Annual Conference, co-organized with Hunan Agricultural University (HUNAU). The theme of 2024 conference is Bridging Sustainability: Integrating Green Finance for Agricultural and Rural Development. Internationally and nationally renowned scholars have been invited to present and discuss their insights at the […]

Examining the effectiveness of vouchers and marketing information.

International Day of Science, Technology, & Innovation for the South; Trade-offs of limiting deforestation; IFPRI in Papua New Guinea; and more!

Nutritional benefits of enhanced biofortification.

The Linkages Series is a mini-conference format designed to spark learning and action around current issues shaping the field. Together, they bridge funder, practitioner, & network constellations. Join this virtual conference for a deep dive into how and where private philanthropy plays a key role in funding climate change solutions globally and hear from leaders […]

Insights into buying behavior.

Hybrid Book Launch IFPRI-HQ Office 12th floor conference room1201 Eye St NWWashington, DC, United States October 10, 2024 9:30 – 11:00 am (America/New_York)3:30 – 5:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)7:00 – 8:30 pm (Asia/Kolkata) Myanmar has endured multiple crises, including COVID-19, global price instability, the 2021 coup, and widespread conflict, that have disrupted and even reversed a decade of […]

Many dimensions of combating climate change.

The WFP story shared by All Africa and Relief Web quotes Jan Duchoslav and Joachim De Weerdt (IFPRI Malawi) on the food security crisis in the country.

A study points to reforms.

Hybrid Workshop IFPRI-HQ Office 12th floor conference room1201 Eye St NWWashington, DC, United States September 19 to 20, 2024 9:00 – 5:00 pm (America/New_York)3:00 – 11:00 pm (Europe/Amsterdam)6:30 – 2:30 am (Asia/Kolkata) What are the opportunities for better global governance of the food system? The current global food system inhibits equal access to healthy foods and […]

The Papua New Guinea Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition Policy Support Program (PNG-AFNP) is an initiative aligned with the Government of Papua New Guinea’s vision to revitalize and transform its agricultural sector to improve economic opportunities, livelihoods, and food security.

Improving market incentives.

More than half of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress or have already defaulted. The debt crisis, while exacerbated by recent crises, has been looming for several years. According to the United Nations, 3.3 billion people now live in countries that spend more on interest repayments than on education or health, and in […]

IFPRI Researchers analyzed infant & under-5 mortality data from 35 states, 640 districts. Research praised by PM Modi on X.

Coffee is one of the most important smallholder cash crops in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Despite coffee’s economic importance, growers face production challenges and, on average, still struggle to meet household needs.

IFPRI at ICAE 2024 and South Asia GFPR Launch; Ruth Hill Joins IFPRI; Wheat prices in Egypt; Pathways to women’s voice and agency in Odisha; & more

Enfoques para el desarrollo de políticas del sistema alimentario.

Tools for food system policy development.

Ruth Hill joins IFPRI as the new Director of its Markets, Trade, and Institutions (MTI) Unit, starting September 3, 2024. 

The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a crucial milestone in the global effort to accelerate progress towards the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The highly anticipated Summit of the Future, held during UNGA, underscores the urgent need for enhanced international cooperation to address pressing challenges such as climate change, poverty and […]

New report analyzes trade performance amid pressure points from climate change, water use, and carbon emissions, with recommendations for sustainable practices.

IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy flagship publication arrives at a pivotal moment, as the importance of addressing food systems for better nutrition continues to gain global recognition. With United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 29th Conference of the Parties taking place in November, the SUN Global Gathering on the horizon and the Nutrition […]

Poor diets are a primary cause of malnutrition and the leading cause of disease worldwide. Improving diets, especially through increasing fruit and vegetable intake, can help to address these health and nutrition challenges. However, fruit and vegetable intake falls below recommended levels globally. The factors contributing to low fruit and vegetable consumption are complex, requiring […]

The governance of agricultural and food trade is facing unprecedented challenges in a rapidly evolving global landscape. As traditional agricultural trade issues, such as domestic support and market access, seem to lose their prominence and the feasibility of advancing with a multilateral strategy diminishes, the focus is shifting toward the environmental and nutritional dimensions of […]

Integrating key goals of food system transformation.

CGIAR is pleased to support our regional and national partners in their implementation of the action plan emerging from the May 2024 African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit. As the seventh policy seminar in the CGIAR series on Strengthening Food Systems Resilience, this event will examine the outcomes of the AFSH Summit and consider […]

Charting economic paths forward.

What we collect We only collect basic personal data about you which does not include any sensitive types of information. This does however include your name, email address, organization, and country. Why we collect it We need to know your basic personal data to provide you with the information that you have asked to receive. […]

Despite the stark reality, there is a potential path forward for Sudan, believe IFPRI experts.

Creative policy solutions to difficult problems.

Humanity relies on agriculture to provide nourishment, yet there is an urgent need to reduce the agricultural sector’s environmental footprint. Meeting these two goals is crucial for both people and the planet to thrive. Please join us for a conversation featuring Roger Thurow, award-winning author and journalist, whose recently released book argues it is possible […]

The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), will hold a public seminar featuring three studies on women empowerment on August 14, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Asia/Manila) / August 13, 2024, 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM (US/Eastern) at the PIDS Conference Hall and via Zoom. […]

Navigating an economic crisis.

Promise for boosting yields and income.

South Asia grapples with escalating levels of malnutrition in various forms, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and micronutrient deficiencies, alongside increasing incidence of diet-related non-communicable diseases. Malnutrition results from a complex interplay of factors incorporating household and individual decision-making, agriculture and food systems, healthcare services, education, and socio-ecological systems that determine access to services and […]

This year’s Forman Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Marie Ruel, Senior Research Fellow in the Nutrition, Diets, and Health Unit at IFPRI. She served as the Director of IFPRI’s Poverty, Health, and Nutrition Division from 2004 to 2023, after serving as Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow in that division beginning in 1996. Dr. […]

World Breastfeeding Week 2024 // IFPRI Annual Report 2023 // Export Restrictions and Rice Prices – & more

IFPRI’s foresight modeling systems cover food, land, and water systems across the world’s poorest and most food insecure geographies. Thanks to longstanding investments in these systems, IFPRI is uniquely positioned to provide rapid analysis of the impacts of global or domestic crises on agrifood systems, poverty, and food security at global, regional, national, or subnational […]

The Africa Food Systems Forum 2024 annual summit will be a timely opportunity to convene diverse stakeholders, including world leaders, investors, academia, farmers’ organizations, and the private sector, to spotlight innovations, technologies, best practices, business models, policy delivery mechanisms, and investments to accelerate food systems transformation in Africa and beyond, with youth and women at […]

A key staple for low-income consumers in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions.

AKADEMIYA2063 and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in partnership with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), are convening a hybrid event to debate and promote the findings of the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) 2024. As in prior editions, the seventh AATM provides improved trade statistics, uses consistent indicators to […]

Despite significant progress in addressing hunger and undernutrition in the early 2000s, malnutrition, in all its forms, remains a major challenge in all regions of the world. Unhealthy diets remain the primary drivers of many forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, and diet- related noncommunicable diseases. Today, the number of people […]

Our study tested two behavioral interventions—budgeting and sales planning—to understand and mitigate this paradox.

Does the threat of climate change significantly undermine strategies focusing on agriculture?

Insights from the new report by the UN High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition.

Transforming food systems is promising but complex, requiring strong evidence and rigorous evaluations to ensure effective interventions.

This webinar will provide evidence around the effects of the Ultra Poor Graduation program implemented in Baidoa, Somalia by World Vision and funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). The project seeks to enable ultra-poor internally displaced households to graduate from extreme poverty and begin an upward trajectory […]

Tradeoffs must be carefully managed.

Collaborating to make food systems more inclusive.

Click HERE to join the IFPRI-ADB Event on IFPRI’s 2024 GFPR on July 18, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am Manila time (GMT+8) / July 17, 2024 from 10:00pm to 11:00pm Washington, DC time (EDT). This event, co-organized by the Asian Development Bank and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) will present an overview of […]

Agricultural transformation involves the shift in production and workers from traditional agriculture to more productive activities, both within primary agriculture and across sectors within the broader agrifood system. This evolution enhances productivity and typically reduces poverty, raises incomes, and promotes healthier diets. However, not all countries are experiencing the same pace of agricultural transformation, and […]

New opportunities as mobile phone use grows in farming areas.

An op-ed by IFPRI’s Khalid Siddig and Rob Vos analyses Sudan’s ongoing severe food crisis: “After 14 months of escalating internal conflict, Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record. The latest situation report, released on 27 June, reveals a grim picture: more than half the population of 47.2 million is […]

Nigeria’s current economic crisis continues to attract media attention. On 26 June 2024 Africa Independence Television (AIT) hosted a panel discussion on the television program “Pivotal” focused on confronting hunger and poverty. The panel, moderated by Nabila Usman, included Kwaw Andam, Country Program Leader, IFPRI-Nigeria, Andrew Mamudu, Country Director, Action Aid, and Abdullahi Mohammad, Associate, […]

Survey insights on production, pests, and marketing.

Agrifood systems are complex and changing, so it is critical to explore different potential futures to inform decisions today that can put the world on a better path for livelihoods, health, and the environment. In the coming decades, changes in population, income, and diets will put increasing pressure on agrifood systems to meet evolving food […]

Food Crisis Monitor: Gaza and Sudan; Topic in Focus: Climate Change; World rice prices and protection; New IFPRI.org; & more!

New UN report highlights urgent need to strengthen urban and peri-urban food systems for global food security and nutrition.

Across Southeast Asia, the double burden of malnutrition—hunger and micronutrient deficiencies, plus overweight and obesity—is widely evident, and is driven by unhealthy diets. Fruits and vegetables are an important part of healthy diets, but consumption of these healthy foods falls well below recommended levels across the region. The drivers of poor diets include the relatively […]

A new famine warning.

After a reprieve, more dangerous conditions are reemerging.

Despite significant progress in addressing hunger and undernutrition in the early 2000s, malnutrition, in all its forms, remains a major challenge in all regions of the world.  Unhealthy diets remain the primary drivers of many forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, overweight and obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, and diet-related noncommunicable diseases.  Today, the number of people who […]

Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. Despite increasing global efforts to address malnutrition, as many as 3 billion people globally cannot afford healthy diets. The need to transform our food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for everyone is more urgent than […]

IFPRI is participating in the 2024 Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) Annual Meeting on July 28 – July 30, 2024. The Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is a not-for-profit association serving the professional interests of members working in agricultural and broadly related fields of applied economics. AAEA members are primarily employed by academic […]

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, July 8, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024 as part of the High-level Segment of the […]

IFPRI is pleased to participate in the NUTRITION 2024 conference. The conference program will feature scientific symposia and educational sessions, unpublished oral research study presentations, poster sessions and flash talks. As well as award lectures delivered by distinguished leaders, professional and career development opportunities, and events with ASN’s vibrant scientific communities known as Groups Engaging […]

When humanity has faced its greatest challenges, science and innovation have provided solutions. Today, major and connected global challenges threaten the sustainability of food, land, and water systems, with the most vulnerable people and communities at greatest risk. Recognizing the urgency of these challenges, CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) are […]

Surfacing the most promising innovations.

Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. At the same time, our food systems contribute about a third of greenhouse gas emissions and degrade natural resources. The 2024 Global Food Policy Report examines policies, innovations, and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and […]

Five key ways to promote adaptation.

Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. At the same time, our food systems contribute about a third of greenhouse gas emissions and degrade natural resources. The 2024 Global Food Policy Report examines policies, innovations, and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and […]

More than 20 million face acute food insecurity.

A new study published today in Nature Sustainability, reaffirms the world’s growing dependence on depleting groundwater systems.

Integrating reforms with global goals.

IFPRI extends sincere condolences in relation to the tragic accident that claimed lives of Dr. Chilima and fellow passengers.

Virtual Event: June 18, 2024 at 9:30am-11:00am EDT. This event will discuss key results from the report and hear from policymakers, practitioners, and partners on how they are working to generate relevant evidence and make a difference on the ground.   

Virtual Event: June 12, 2024 at 10:00am-11:00am EDT. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how RIAPA has been used to identify priority agricultural value chains that most effectively contribute to development outcomes.

Virtual Event: June 11, 2024 – 9:30 AM- 11:15 AM EDT. This seminar will take stock of what we know of key drivers about protracted food crises and persistent fragility and about the obstacles to successful HDP action.

The downsides of emergency trade measures.

A critical call for sustainable healthy diets; Dire developments in Gaza, Sudan, and Malawi; ‘Making a Difference’ story; & more

Hybrid Event: June 7, 2024 – 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM +08. The China Agricultural Sector Development Report 2024 (CASDR) and IFPRI 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) hybrid launch event will feature keynote speakers as well as presentations on the overview of the GFPR’s and CASDR’s findings.

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Washington DC, May 29, 2024: In the face of growing challenges posed by unhealthy diets, all forms of malnutrition, and environmental constraints, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) — released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) — underscores the importance of transforming complex global food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for all. Progress […]

The 2024 Global Food Policy Report focuses on the pivotal role of nutrition.

2024 Global Food Policy Report: Food Systems for Healthy Diets & Nutrition

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Foreword The world is at a pivotal moment in our understanding of both the imperative to put healthy and sustainable diets within reach of all people and the pathways to reaching this goal. In recent decades, evidence has increasingly shown the critical importance of healthy diets for addressing all forms of malnutrition and improving a […]

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Event: May 28, 2024 – 9:00am to 5:00pm EDT. This event explores the localization of ICT, responsible AI in agriculture, the potential for AI to increase farm profitability, empowering citizen science, and harnessing digital solutions for sustainable and regenerative farming practices.

Hybrid Event: June 6, 2024 at 9:30am-11:00am EDT. This event will have a discussion on the hidden costs of food systems and the remedies to reduce economic burdens, while moving toward more sustainable, health-promoting, and socially inclusive food systems.

Overview IFPRI has pioneered work on rigorous economic simulation modeling of food systems to inform decision making by national governments, funding partners, and other stakeholders. IFPRI-led models analyze impacts of policy and investment options on nutrition, poverty, social inclusion, climate change, and the environment under real-time shocks (such as COVID-19 and the conflict in Ukraine) […]

The triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024), centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” is scheduled from August 2-7, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The conference offers a distinctive platform, providing a golden opportunity for the agricultural academic institutions and researchers to convene in person, exchange knowledge, and actively contribute to the […]

Hybrid Event: May 30, 2024 at 2:30pm-4:00pm EDT. Please join us for a lecture by IFPRI Board Chair Pascal Lamy, a foremost expert in international trade matters, who served as the European Union’s Trade Commissioner and as the World Trade Organization’s Director General. The lecture will be followed by comments from a panel of international trade experts and a Q&A session.

Hybrid Event: May 29, 2024 at 9:30am-11:00am EDT. IFPRI’s 2024 Global Food Policy Report on Food Systems for Healthy Diets, presents evidence-based policy and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and nutrition in low- and middle-income countries, and examines priorities for future research on food systems for better nutrition.

Virtual Event: May 15, 2024 at 10:00am-11:00am EDT. This webinar, the first in the series, will focus on how IMPACT can be used to analyze how climate impacts on agrifood systems (and particularly crop productivity) may vary both across locations and over time in the coming decades, and how that can inform decisions about policies and investment today.

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