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Scientific American published an article on the impact of Covid-19 on global food systems. An IFPRI blog post, How much will global poverty increase because of COVID-19?, by Division Director Rob Vos and Senior Research Fellows Will Martin and David Laborde stated COVID-19 does not currently pose major threats to overall global food security because adequate stores of staples remain available. Senior Research Fellow Will Martin stated that these foods—such as some fruits […]

Cenadin, AC (Mexico) reported on inadequate nutrition due to processed foods in Mexico. Latin America and the Caribbean Director and Senior Research Fellow Eugenio Díaz-Bonilla discussed the FAO and IFPRI joint project on food systems. “Food systems are related to an enormous number of issues, it is related to employment, health and the environment. In terms of health, there is talk of […]

Reuters published an op-ed by Deputy Division Director and Senior Research Fellow Claudia Ringler and coauthors on water and climate. Throughout the world droughts and flooding show how climate change is leading to extreme events that create both uncertainties and irregularities in water availability, with far-reaching impacts on human wellbeing and ecosystem health. The COVID-19 pandemic increases the vulnerabilities of the […]

Noticias (Brazil) reported on COVID-19 and how this health crisis could lead to a global economic crisis. Some estimates suggest that the shock to the world economy could reach US$2 trillion, which would translate into a deepening of poverty. According to IFPRI Division Director Rob Vos and Senior Research Fellows Will Martin and David Laborde in their blog post, How much will global poverty increase because of […]

Ensuring that women’s contributions to food systems are recognized, and that women can make strategic choices about their involvement, has benefits for all.

Without significant action, modeling shows, a global health crisis could trigger global poverty and food crises.

Without significant action, modeling shows, a global health crisis could trigger global poverty and food crises.

The Possibility of Another Food Crisis, Impact on Diets, and more

Designed around the scale-up of the Soutenir l’Exploitation Familiale pour Lancer l’Élevage des Volailles et Valoriser l’Économie Rurale (SELEVER) project in Burkina Faso.

IFPRI Senior Research Fellow Joe Glauber is participating in a CSIS webinar where experts will share their perspectives on the role of governments and industry in averting another global food price crisis. Despite strong agricultural productivity and ample grain stocks worldwide, numerous countries have applied food export restrictions for fear that supplies will run short […]

Yahoo India published an op-ed by Mamata Pradhan and Senior Research Fellow Devesh Roy on the next economic steps India should take to recover from the COVID-19 health crisis. Though many regions are creating rationing packages and other safety nets, the authors suggest that only when the markets are running, the safety nets would be […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic increasingly upends economies, efforts to improve food systems must continue.

Economist published an article on the shortage of brides that is bending Chinese society out of shape. Senior Research Fellow Xiaobo Zhang was quoted.

Economist published an article on a new study from China that highlights air-pollution concerns. Senior Research Fellow Xiaobo Zhang was quoted.  

The Financial Times published an article on China’s trade and tariff dispute stating that cutting global ties could threaten productivity, a main growth driver. Senior Research Fellow Xiaobo Zhang was quoted in the article.

Wall Street Journal reported on the fate of China’s economy which is of crucial importance to a world with few solid drivers of growth. Senior Research Fellow Xiaobo Zhang was quoted.

A series of blog posts examining the obstacles and opportunities, as well as the growing range of tools and technologies, for building inclusive food systems, based on the 2020 GFPR. Latest Blog

Governments spend over $US 700 billion dollars per year on agricultural  support measures such as subsidies, border price distortions and investments in raising productivity.  Agriculture and land use change contribute close to a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions policy makers have little information on the implications of agricultural support for emissions.  This seminar  examines […]

Global cooperation is essential to avert a health, economic, and social catastrophe. 

Lessons from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Viet Nam on promoting inclusion and better nutrition, from the 2020 Global Food Policy Report.