Developing country food supply chains have been pummeled by a series (and often a confluence) of shocks over the past several decades, including the Russia-Ukraine war, COVID-19, climate shocks from hurricanes to floods to droughts, animal and pla

2020 was marked by a global recession. Most Asian economies witnessed a major economic downturn or, at the minimum, major decelerations in economic growth of magnitudes not seen since the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.

Building inclusive food systems to help reach the goal of ending hunger and malnutrition globally will require innovation and investment at the regional and country levels.

IFPRI’s 2018 Annual Report shares highlights of our work, which together with partners has helped to develop and tailor knowledge to local contexts, build human and institutional capacity, and support development strategies in many countries aroun

In Tajikistan, the poorest country in the Central Asia region and one of the poorest in the world, food consumption patterns remain inadequate for a significant share of the population.

Despite strong economic growth in 2017, antiglobal­ization sentiments increased uncertainty about inter­national cooperation.

IFPRI continued to pursue cutting-edge research that informs pro-poor policies, programs, and interventions around the world. 

2014 saw important developments with potentially wide repercussions in individual countries and regions

Fourth in an annual series that provides a comprehensive overview of major food policy developments and events. 

Chapter 8, 2013 Global Food Policy Report.

An important issue in WTO trade negotiations is whether further liberalization of trade and agricultural policies may help or hinder food security in WTO member countries, especially the developing countries.