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discussion paper
Evaluating the impact of policy research: Lessons from the evaluation of rural policy research in developing countries
Policy research, particularly when focused on the problems of developing countries, is under pressure by key investors to justify its impact compared to other types of development assistance that produce more tangible outcomes (e.g., roads, school
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) introduced a decentralization strategy over 15 years ago that has relied heavily on outposting of staff to developing countries to work more closely with national and regional partners.
This study uses country-level panel data on 57 countries in Africa and Asia from 1981 to 2014 to assess the relationships between IFPRI’s in-country presence (as measured by staff present) and various policy and outcome indicators in those countri
Following poor harvests in the 2015/16 cropping season in Malawi, vulnerability assessments found that nearly 6.7 million people, primarily in the Southern and Central regions, were likely to suffer from food insecurity before the next harvest.
This paper assesses the performance of Cambodia’s agriculture extension system, identifies challenges and analyzes constraints and opportunities for that system, and finally identifies actions needed to improve the extension system.
project paper
Strategies for restructuring the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria: Process, opportunities, and lessons
This paper aims to develop specific strategies for reforming the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) for achieving greater efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability through its constituent institutions.
For more than 30 years, IFPRI’s research and collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean have contributed to positive changes in the region, including enhancing the culture of accountability and generating groundbreaking evidence that has str
discussion paper
Framework to assess performance and impact of pluralistic agricultural extension systems: The best-fit framework revisited
Extension and advisory services (EAS) are well recognized as a key factor in contributing to agricultural productivity and growth.
As the two case studies suggest, STI impact is highly context-specific, and must often adapt to a changing decision-making milieu.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has undertaken research programs on agricultural STI policy since 1995.
Marking IFPRI’s 40th year, this paper draws on external sources of evidence to review the Institute’s policy influence and impact to date.
There is a low number of studies on the impact of policy oriented research (PORIA) and an even lower number of those that undertake a quantitative assessment of impacts.
IA of workshop, "Best Practice Methods for Assessing the Impact of Policy-Oriented Research (POR)"
Insights 5.1 - feature article on designing safety net programs that work
conference paper