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Coinciding with the national nutrition month, this event is being jointly organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the National Institute of Nutrition, and NITI Aayog. It is also supported and co-hosted by Alive & Thrive (A&T), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), […]

A new report finds 64% of food consumed in Africa is handled by millions of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a vibrant yet often overlooked economic force.

Adapting to Climate Change; Ghana's Agricultural Transformation; Updates on African Trade; and More

CSISA, with additional support from USAID/Nepal funded and CIMMYT led Nepal Seed and Fertilizer Project, is organizing a Regional Dialogue on “Innovations for Advancing Farmers’ Use of Balanced Nutrient Application in South Asia” on September 5, 2019, in Kathmandu, Nepal. The primary objective of the dialogue is to learn from varied experiences of different countries […]

IFPRI is participating in an Agrilinks webinar. Effective agricultural extension and advisory services are widely recognized as essential for any program to transform agricultural systems and address global, social, and economic development objectives. The idea of extension as solely the purview of government extension agencies is history. Both public and private organizations are active in extension […]

The poor are the most vulnerable to climate impacts worldwide, from drought to extreme weather. Here are key steps to protect them going foward.

Local communities and indigenous peoples manage a significant portion of the world’s remaining forests, pastures, and fisheries as common property resources. Devolving ownership, use, and exclusionary rights to communities can, in many circumstances, provide incentives for them to manage resources in ways that facilitate sustainable management outcomes as well as greater equity in benefits distribution. […]

An impact assessment shows how research is shaping nutrition programs and policies.

How Shuyang, China, became a hub for horticulture e-commerce—and its promise for Africa, where online sales are growing fast.

Nurul Islam’s contribution to development reflects his remarkable career—which ranged from research and university teaching, to heading a prestigious research institute, to becoming a freedom fighter, to running the first Planning Commission in Bangladesh, to serving as Assistant Director General at FAO. Join us as he reflects on his over 60 years of work in […]

Voice of America (VOA) published an online feature story on a novel approach to funding small farmers called Risk Contingent Credit Scheme (RCC). Led by IFPRI’s Liangzhi You, RCC offers farmers insured loans that help them purchase farm inputs, while also cushioning them against potential losses accrued from crop failures. 

September 5, 2019, Washington, D.C. – The Board of Trustees of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) announced today the appointment of Johan “Jo” Swinnen as the institute’s next Director General. Swinnen will begin his tenure on January 7, 2020, succeeding the current Director General, Shenggen Fan, who is completing his term. “Jo brings to […]

First in a series of posts exploring climate change and its implications for food systems, land use, migration, and other issues.

The success of India's nutrition efforts lie in ensuring interventions for mothers and infants converge and complement each other.

In 2001 when China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO), NPR reports, one trade deal was that China purchase 5.3 million tons of rice from the US. According to IFPRI researcher, Joseph Glauber, “In the rice world, that’s a lot of rice. … China just wasn’t importing [it].” After several years and litigation with the WTO, US […]

Xinhuanet.com (China) published an article on an innovative program, Risk-Contingent Credit (RCC) that helps farmers by giving vouchers for high-quality inputs (seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides) and agronomic training. IFPRI researcher, Liangzhi You, explains that the project also incorporates an insurance firm and a banking institution to help farmers gain benefit from their farming activity.

Emerging genetic engineering technologies have enormous potential for agriculture. But how to ensure the benefits reach farmers in middle- and low-income countries?

IFPRI is participating in a regional dialogue, which will take place as an invitation-only event during the African Green Revolution Forum 2019 (AGRF) on September 5, 2019 in Accra, Ghana.  The AGRF brings together key stakeholders involved in African agriculture to discuss and commit to programs, investments, and policies designed to achieve inclusive and sustainable […]

Malawi’s The Nation published a news report on the market behavior of the maize market. The article referenced an IFPRI study that found that Malawi has the highest level of maize price volatility compared to other countries in Africa south of Sahara.

India’s Daily Hunt published a news report based on IFPRI’s findings that the Indian state of Odisha has made significant progress in reducing child under-nutrition. The report quoted Rasmi Avula who shared that the state’s efforts in expanding nutrition-specific programs have resulted in a significant decline in undernutrition. The article reached 6m, was also published in India Spend, The Pioneer, Odisha Sun Times among […]