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The Conversation published an article posing the question, “What will it take to build sustainable, resilient food systems in African countries? This was one of many questions considered at the 2021 United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in late July that aims to identify bold, innovative actions, with measurable outcomes. These actions are needed to achieve many of the […]

A potential obstacle to food system transformation at the local level.

What happened when a key type of social protection program stopped operating during lockdown.

Washington, D.C. – Researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) were recognized today with two prestigious awards from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA).  Jo Swinnen was awarded the Quality of Communications Award for the book COVID-19 and Global Food Security (editors, Johan Swinnen and John McDermott) and the blog posts, events, […]

The environmental scourge of disposable plastic bags harms—and is fueled by—food systems.

National Press Foundation published a summary, video, and transcript of a talk with senior research fellow Joseph Glauber and others on China’s new food security policies: Should Beijing’s 5-Year Plan For “Absolute” Food Security Worry Other Nations?” outlines a plan to counter food shortages in 2025. With one in six people in the world dependent on international trade for food, will massive Chinese […]

Citi Business News (Ghana) published an article on how poultry farmers in the country are still struggling to find feed for their birds, and they were expecting the Finance Minister to announce government’s plans to salvage the situation using the budget review. Unfortunately, this did not happen, and these farmers are now uncertain about the future of their industry. According […]

Financial Nigeria reported on a meeting of leaders from across Africa who called for countries at the United Nations Food Systems Pre-Summit in Rome to transform food systems by prioritizing women and youth. They said initiatives could unlock the vast potential of the continent, especially those that empower youth and women. Senior Research Fellow and Head, Africa Region, Jemimah Njuki said, “It’s one of […]

The Nation (Malawi) reported on how the State-produce trader Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) would begin the purchase of maize. In IFPRI-Malawi‘s June Malawi Monthly Maize Market Report, findings indicate that the monthly average retail price of maize for the month was K132 per kilogram (kg). 

International Relief Teams published an article on how natural disasters are becoming more and more commonplace. Even if we exclude the most recent disasters, the United States averaged 127 disasters annually from 2006-2015. That is more than double the average over the previous 63 years! Senior research fellow Katrina Kosec said, “Disasters can change victim’s attitudes in ways that […]

India Times published an article on women’s empowerment and breaking down gender roles in food systems. The article quoted Head, Africa Program and senior research fellow, Jemimah Njuki who said, “The Food Systems Summit recognizes that women’s empowerment is one of four levers of change, which has the power to make or break food systems.” To ensure the Summit addresses food […]

MENAFN published an op-ed by Dani Brodrik on how recent patterns of technological change in the rich world have made it more difficult for low-income countries to develop and converge with income levels in the developed world. These changes have contributed to deepening economic and technological dualism even within the more advanced segments of developing countries’ economies. In new […]

Mirage News published the results of a study conducted by ICRISAT and IFPRI on the effects of eating millet on health, particularly Type 2 Diabetes and the glycemic index. The study has shown that eating millets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helps manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, indicating the potential to design […]

The Hindu published an article on new IFPRI research that found that the mid-day meal scheme was associated with 13-32% of India’s improvement in height-for…the scheme in 1999. By 2011, with an expansion in budget, and state implementation following a Supreme Court order, coverage had grown to 46%. The study tracked nationally representative cohorts of mothers by […]

Women are demanding change – how to achieve it.

ISPI published an article in its newsletter on the G20 Environment and Energy Ministers meeting July 22-23. In the meeting, experts attempted to answer the following questions:  How to achieve the ecological transition? How to tackle climate change? What are the opportunities for a sustainable and inclusive recovery? Director General Johan Swinnen said, “The number of people facing hunger increased by […]

MSN published an article on the trade relationship between the United States and China. A long-running dispute between the United States and China over Beijing’s import controls on rice, wheat, and corn has been reignited at the World Trade Organization (WTO), adding to trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Senior research fellow, Joseph Glauber wrote, […]

Times (Malawi) published an article on the current prices of maize in Malawi. According to IFPRI’s Monthly Maize Market Report shows that fewer than 10 percent of farmers who sold maize in May had their commodity bought at the government-set minimum price. The trends follow a similar movement from March to April, where the average ‘new’ maize price was […]

ANEW will develop and validate measures of women’s empowerment for use by projects engaged in marketing agricultural products using collective-based organizations.

Rome: Just six percent of CEOs and board chairs of a sample of organizations active in food systems are women from low- and middle-income countries, according to initial findings from a new joint report from the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and Global Health 50/50. While the initial findings also point to several positive […]