Blogs

Development strategy under the permanent emergency: Building continuity amid crisis
The need for a new paradigm.

Clarifying the debate over AI in qualitative research
Finding the right uses for emerging tools.

Iran war: From fertilizer to food crisis?
The world’s ability to maintain stable food supplies is increasingly at risk.
Events

Weather, Money, and Shifting Bets: What’s Driving Food Commodity Markets?
Global food commodity markets are entering a new phase in which traditional indicators may no longer provide a clear view of market dynamics. While supply conditions for key crops appear quite promising, a closer look reveals a more complex picture—shaped by climate risks, macroeconomic pressures, and shifting market behavior. Join us for this seminar that […]

IFPRI @ 29th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis
The 29th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis will promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis of global economic issues. The conference will feature specially organized and contributed paper breakout sessions. The organized sessions have been developed by members of the GTAP Network to highlight a specific area of research and/or policy […]

Engines of Growth in Fragile Contexts: Launching the IFPRI–UNU-WIDER research partnership
Fragile and conflict-affected settings account for a growing share of global poverty. Roughly 2 billion people live in these areas, accounting for 25% of the world’s population but 72% of the world’s extreme poor. At the national level, many fragile economies struggle to sustain growth, create jobs, and recover from repeated shocks. Yet even amid […]
News
How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices (NPR)
NPR interviewed IFPRI’s Rob Vos for a Morning Edition segment on how fertilizer shortages resulting from the Iran war could affect U.S. food prices.
IFPRI and UNU-WIDER sign memorandum of understanding to advance research and policy in fragile contexts
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to generating high-quality, policy-relevant research and ensuring that evidence informs decision-making in some of the world’s most challenging environments.
Fertilizer prices are skyrocketing. Here’s why (Think Landscape)
IFPRI’s Rob Vos is cited saying that South and Southeast Asian countries could be heavily impacted by the current fertilizer price shock.
Projects

Fairgrounds: The Gateway to FAIR, Collaborative Agricultural Research
Fairgrounds is a collaborative, research platform redefining how agricultural data are accessed, shared, and applied. Built on FAIR principles (findable, accessible, interoperable, reusable), it connects……

Generative AI for Agriculture (GAIA) – Phase I & II
Traditional agricultural advisory services face significant limitations in reaching smallholder farmers with timely, accurate information. Advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) show potential for empowering……





