Publications

Journal Article
The complex economics of a complete ban on child labor in the cobalt supply chain: The case of the DR Congo

Book Chapter
Regional developments: Africa [in 2025 GFPR]

Brief
Informing CAADP 2026–2035: What a decade of IFPRI Research in Africa tells us
Events

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 […]

Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP)
IFPRI is pleased to participate in the Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), organized by the African Union Commission and hosted by the Government of Uganda on January 9 to 11, 2025. The summit will focus on adopting the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Acton Plan for 2026-2035. This […]

Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023 Summit
Event: September 5, 2023 – 3:00 AM to September 8, 2023 – 7:30 AM EDT. IFPRI is participating in Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023 Summit.
News
Unpacking the 2023 Africa agriculture assessment report (CNBC Africa)
CNBC Africa interviewed John Ulimwengu, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow and the technical editor and lead researcher of the Africa Agriculture Status Report 2023, launched on September 6 at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF). . The Report titled “Empowering Africa’s Food Systems for the Future” highlights the ways in which Africa is uniquely positioned to redefine its future and […]
Congo’s maiden agro-industrial park isn’t perfect, but it isn’t a failure (DEVEX)
Devex published an op-ed by IFPRI Senior Research Fellow John Ulimwengu, who detailed Congo’s move towards structural transformation in the agricultural sector with the establishment of their first special economic zone in Bukanga Lonzo. Created to boost production, encourage private and foreign capital investments, and increase agricultural exports, the agrobusiness park is home to tremendous […]
Africa’s green revolution stumbles at Congo project to solve food shortages (Reuters)
Exploring reasons behind failure of a Congolese agro-industrial project, Reuters interviews John Ulimwengu.