Ending famines and chronic hunger requires good governance
Lessons from Bangladesh and Ethiopia on how to build reslience into food systems.
Charting a new path to income convergence
A new book examines the diverse reasons behind variable growth rates among seven developing countries.
Why brutalizing food vendors hits Africa’s growing cities where it hurts
With food demand rising, it's time for local governments in Africa to embrace rather than quash informal food markets and vendors.
Strategies for preventing recurring famines and building resilient food systems
Famines are not the inevitable result of environmental conditions. The right mix of assistance and strategic support, sustained over time, can head off the next catastrophe.
What makes people aware of ecosystem services?
A survey of rural communities in Nigeria shows how agricultural programs can encourage better use of ecosystem services in pest control.
Piecing together the puzzle of underinvestment in agriculture
Two papers show how political circumstances and institutional prerogatives limit public spending.
Promoting strategic agricultural public spending in Nigeria
In 2015, the World Bank awarded a $100 million grant to Nigeria for the implementation of a public expenditure action plan to reform the country’s agricultural sector. The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Finance drew heavily from IFPRI’s research during…
Celebrating Pi Day: What pie charts can tell us about gender gaps in control over land
In recognition of Pi Day (Greek letter π), celebrated each March 14th (03/14), here are some pie charts to illustrate key findings on gender gaps in control over land.