Events

IFPRI hosts and organizes policy seminars, research seminars, special events, and side events at global conferences. These events provide a platform for experts, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, insights, and innovative ideas. Our events foster meaningful dialogue and help shape collaboration and decision-making around the world.

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Recent and Upcoming Events

Confronting the Crisis of Child Wasting: Translating Evidence into Action and Policy

IFPRI at External Event

January 27, 2026, 11:00 – 5:00 pm

Confronting the Crisis of Child Wasting: Translating Evidence into Action and Policy

The livestream will be available on this page on January 27, 2026 at 11:00am – 1:00pm CET / 5:00am – 7:00am EST. Please type your questions into the chat box for the Q&A session. Hosted by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), this exchange will bring together global and country partners, technical experts and […]

Better Diets & Nutrition Webinar Series Session 2: Demand Creation for Fruits and Vegetables

IFPRI Program/Country Event

January 28, 2026, 9:00 – 10:30 am

Better Diets & Nutrition Webinar Series Session 2: Demand Creation for Fruits and Vegetables

Healthy diets are essential for promoting well-being and preventing nutrient deficiencies and diet-related diseases. Fruits and vegetables play a critical role by providing essential vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and bioactive compounds, while generally having a lower environmental footprint than many other foods. Despite their importance, global fruit and vegetable consumption remains well below the World […]

Evidence-Informed Impact: Unpacking the Untapped Potential of the School Feeding Labor Force

IFPRI Program/Country Event

January 28, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Evidence-Informed Impact: Unpacking the Untapped Potential of the School Feeding Labor Force

School meal programs can be powerful engines for job creation and local economic development. Many models intentionally prioritize employment for groups that face systemic barriers to entering the labor market, such as women, youth and people with disabilities. Yet despite their potential, there remains a significant evidence gap around how different program designs impact employment […]