Publications

Book Chapter
What do we know about the future of food systems in India?

Journal Article
A comparison of the effects of local and EAT-Lancet dietary recommendations on selected economic and environmental outcomes in India

Journal Article
What adults in rural South Asia eat and when they eat it: Evidence from Bangladesh, India, and Nepal
Datasets
Dataset
TAFSSA District Agrifood Systems Assessment in India 2023: Market Survey
Dataset
TAFSSA District Agrifood Systems Assessment in India 2023: Local Market and Retail Census
Dataset
Women’s Voice and Agency in the MGNREGA in Odisha: Baseline Data
Blogs

Understanding and supporting collective action in natural resource management through experiential learning games: Examples from three continents
Fostering cooperative stewardship.

Pathways to power in fragile settings: Rethinking women’s roles in agriculture and food systems
Difficult circumstances also offer opportunities.

Reforming agricultural extension to build resilient and sustainable food systems: Insights from national and international consultations
Overcoming funding issues and outmoded practices.
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 […]

32nd International Conference of Agricultural Economists
The triennial International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE-2024), centred on the theme “Transformation Towards Sustainable Agri-Food Systems” is scheduled from August 2-7, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The conference offers a distinctive platform, providing a golden opportunity for the agricultural academic institutions and researchers to convene in person, exchange knowledge, and actively contribute to the […]

2024 GFPR India Launch
Unhealthy diets are a major driver of all forms of malnutrition, including undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight and obesity. At the same time, our food systems contribute about a third of greenhouse gas emissions and degrade natural resources. The 2024 Global Food Policy Report examines policies, innovations, and governance solutions to strengthen diet quality and […]
News
A Shift to Less Water-Intensive Crops May be the Key to Protecting Farmer Lives (The Wire)
The Wire (India) interviewed Avinash Kishore, Senior Research Fellow based in IFPRI’s South Asia Office in New Delhi, for an article discussing the impact of government subsidies on water-intensive crop production in India, emphasizing the depletion of groundwater resources. Researchers commenting on the topic highlight how subsidies, particularly minimum support price (MSP) and guaranteed procurement, […]
Odisha Hosts Policy Roundtable on Inclusive Agricultural Transformation: Advancing Regional Collaboration and South-South Learning
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 20 December 2024: The Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies (NPS), successfully hosted a Policy Roundtable in the State’s capital. Highlighting Odisha’s journey toward sustainable development, the roundtable provided a platform for regional collaboration, emphasizing opportunities for […]
Swachh Bharat Mission averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths between 2011 & 2020, shows Nature study (The Print)
IFPRI Researchers analyzed infant & under-5 mortality data from 35 states, 640 districts. Research praised by PM Modi on X.
Projects

Generative AI for Agriculture (GAIA) – Phase I & II
GAIA is a two-phase initiative led by IFPRI to enhance agricultural advisory services through Generative AI. Phase I (2023–2024) focused on designing an open-source RAG……

Groundwater governance: Managing the world’s most precious natural resource
IFPRI’s research on natural resource governance addresses questions on how natural resources can best be managed, sustained, and restored, while improving livelihoods of the millions……

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……