James Thurlow is Director of the Foresight and Policy Modeling Unit, where he oversees the institute's research program on the major drivers of inclusive agricultural transformation and sustainable development. James’ own research uses economywide models to study the interactions between policies and agrifood systems; structural, climate, and demographic change; and livelihoods, poverty, and food security. He has worked with researchers and governments across Africa and Asia to strengthen foresight capabilities and enhance the coherence of development strategies.
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(Oct, 8 - 12 2023) • From Research to Impact: Towards just and Resilient Agri-food Systems
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* The Reference Diet Deprivation (ReDD) index: A new diet quality measure for more effective nutrition-sensitive policies • Jun 14, 2023
* Rising commodities prices driven by the Russia-Ukraine crisis threaten to undermine Kenya’s economy, increase poverty • Jun 10, 2022
* Including Africa’s young people in food systems • Apr 24, 2020