Blogs

Agrifood value chain finance can expand opportunities for smallholders
Building relationships between farmers, buyers, and lenders.

Proposed U.S. ‘reciprocal’ tariffs vary widely by product
High-volume imports such as clothing hit harder than agrifood products.

AI in qualitative research: Using large language models to code survey responses in native languages
Testing new tools that offer rapid analysis.
Events

23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN)
IFPRI is participating in the 23rd International Congress of Nutrition (ICN), hosted by the International Union of Nutritional Sciences (IUNS) on August 24-29 in Paris, France. The theme of this year’s congress is “Sustainable Food for Global Health,” bringing together experts to discuss evidence and innovations in nutrition, sustainability, food science, and public health. IFPRI […]

UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
The 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) will take place from July 27–29, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy. As we approach four years since the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), UNFSS+4 will provide a platform for reflecting on progress, strengthening collaboration, and unlocking finance and investments to accelerate […]

Tokyo International Conference for African Development (TICAD9)
The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) is co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, UNDP, the World Bank, and the African Union Commission and will take place in Yokohama, Japan, from August 20 to 22, 2025. The TICAD9 conference promotes African ownership and international partnership, bringing together heads of […]
News
New special issue of Food Policy examines fertilizer and soil health policies in the wake of global crises
Key findings were presented and discussed during the IFPRI policy seminar on June 11.
Food Policy Priorities for A Changing World
IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report reflects on 50 years of progress and examines priorities for food policy research in the run up to 2050.
New study challenges the use of Growth Monitoring and Promotion to detect growth faltering in children
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.
Projects

Women’s empowerment in agrifood governance (WEAGov)
The Women’s Empowerment in Agrifood Governance (WEAGov) is an assessment tool developed by IFPRI and partners to help evaluate the extent to which women are……

Statistics on Public Expenditures for Economic Development
Public expenditure is a powerful instrument for governments to use in achieving sustainable growth, poverty reduction, and transformation. Understanding the linkages between different types of……