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Reza Nia is a Senior Research Analyst with the Markets, Trade, and Institutions Unit, and is based at IFPRI-Washington, DC.

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Can rice policy reform help improve food security and diets in India?

2026Gautam, Madhur; Martin, Will; Nia, Reza; Vos, Rob
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Can rice policy reform help improve food security and diets in India?

India’s rice policies have played a crucial role in shaping the country’s agricultural sector and ensuring food security for its vast and diverse population. Since rice is a staple food for millions, policies governing its production, pricing, and distribution are vital to maintaining sufficient supplies, stabilizing prices, and making rice affordable and accessible to everyone. However, as dietary patterns change and there is increasing concern about nutrition and environmental sustainability, it is important to consider whether shifting existing rice support toward more targeted or diversified strategies could better promote food security and healthier diets in India. This paper explores this question by evaluating, in advance, the effects of different ways of allocating current support using model-based scenario analysis. The study shows that eliminating all current support would do little to improve the affordability of rice and other foods or to make production more sustainable in India. In contrast, redirecting just a portion of input subsidies—the main type of domestic agricultural support—toward increased investment in research and development for productivity-boosting and climate-resilient technologies could drive meaningful change. This shift could promote more sustainable agricultural practices, lower food prices and the cost of a healthy diet and, ultimately, enhance food security and nutrition across the country.

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2026

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Gautam, Madhur; Martin, Will; Nia, Reza; Vos, Rob

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Gautam, Madhur; Martin, Will; Nia, Reza; and Vos, Rob. 2026. Can rice policy reform help improve food security and diets in India? IFPRI Discussion Paper 2430. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/183826

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India

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Southern Asia; Asia; Healthy Diets; Rice; Production; Sustainable Agriculture; Sustainable Production; Price Stabilization

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English

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Open Access

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A good global investment for the European Commission: How investing in CGIAR reduces global poverty and benefits E.U. citizens

2025Hill, Ruth Vargas; Martin, Will; McNamara, Brian; Nia, Reza; Spielman, David J.; Takeshima, Hiroyuki; Vos, Rob
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A good global investment for the European Commission: How investing in CGIAR reduces global poverty and benefits E.U. citizens

CGIAR investments have delivered substantial economic benefits for the E.U. while reducing global poverty and food insecurity. CGIAR has boosted productivity on E.U. farms, expanded export markets, and made food more affordable for E.U. consumers. It has also helped prevent potential damage from pests and diseases that threaten E.U. farm livelihoods. This note quantifies the benefits to farmers, exporters and consumers.

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2025

Authors

Hill, Ruth Vargas; Martin, Will; McNamara, Brian; Nia, Reza; Spielman, David J.; Takeshima, Hiroyuki; Vos, Rob

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Hill, Ruth Vargas; Martin, Will; McNamara, Brian; Nia, Reza; Spielman, David J.; et al. 2025. A good global investment for the European Commission: How investing in CGIAR reduces global poverty and benefits E.U. citizens. IFPRI Working Paper October 2025. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/177514

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Europe; Investment; European Commission; Poverty Reduction; Agricultural Research

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English

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Open Access

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A good global investment for Canada: How investing in CGIAR reduces global poverty and benefits Canadian citizens

2025Hill, Ruth Vargas; Martin, Will; McNamara, Brian; Nia, Reza; Spielman, David J.; Takeshima, Hiroyuki; Vos, Rob
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A good global investment for Canada: How investing in CGIAR reduces global poverty and benefits Canadian citizens

This note documents how CGIAR investments have delivered substantial economic, benefits for Canada while reducing global poverty and food insecurity. By driving agricultural innovation and providing evidence-based insights, CGIAR has boosted Canadian farm productivity, expanded export markets, and made food more affordable for Canadian consumers. It has also helped prevent billions of dollars in potential damage from pests and diseases that threaten Canadian farm livelihoods. CGIAR investments are likely to continue benefiting Canadian farmers in the future as the CGIAR continues to provide a large share of genetic materials for plant breeding. These genetic materials will be essential to the discovery and development of new traits that increase yields and benefit Canadian farmers in the future. CGIAR research will continue to support the work of Canadian partner institutions and promote demand for Canadian exports by fostering economic growth in low- and middle- income countries.

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2025

Authors

Hill, Ruth Vargas; Martin, Will; McNamara, Brian; Nia, Reza; Spielman, David J.; Takeshima, Hiroyuki; Vos, Rob

Citation

Hill, Ruth Vargas; Martin, Will; McNamara, Brian; Nia, Reza; Spielman, David J.; Takeshima, Hiroyuki; and Vos, Rob. 2025. A good global investment for Canada: How investing in CGIAR reduces global poverty and benefits Canadian citizens. IFPRI Working Paper October 2025. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute. https://hdl.handle.net/10568/176948

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Canada

Keywords

Americas; Northern America; Investment; Economics; Food Security; Poverty

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English

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Open Access

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