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IFPRI is participating in the the 6th African Conference of Agricultural Economists 2019 hosted by the African Association of Agricultural Economists​. The conference will explore the recent developments in agricultural systems across Africa. Key drivers of change include population growth, rapid urbanization, productivity enhancing innovation, climate change, the rise of agri-preneurship, land reform, as well as […]

A recap of the latest IFPRI events with links to blogs, podcasts, and more. June 15 – July 20, 2019

IFPRI is participating in several events around the United Nations General Assembly 74 (UNGA 74). The General Assembly occupies a central position as the chief deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the United Nations. Comprising all 193 Members of the United Nations, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international […]

Egg calories in Niger are 23.3 times as expensive as a calorie from rice or corn. In the U.S., egg calories are just 1.6 times as expensive as staple food calories. 

Devex reported on a new study by Senior Researchers Derek Headey and Harold Alderman on the relative caloric prices of healthy and unhealthy foods across income levels and continents. The article described the study’s key takeaway and quoted Derek Headey, who emphasized that poor people in developing countries not only have poor income, but live […]

What can be done to improve nutrition, health, and economic prospects for Rohingya in camps in Bangladesh? A discussion.

IFPRI is participating in the African Green Revolution Forum 2019 (AGRF).  Considered the world’s most important and impactful forum for African agriculture, AGRF brings together stakeholders in the agricultural landscape to take practical actions and share lessons that will move African agriculture forward as sustained agricultural transformation will remain at the centre of driving Africa’s […]

IFPRI is participating in the 4th South Asian Speakers’ Summit on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), jointly organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the People’s Majlis.  This high-level Summit will build on the conclusions of the previous summits and will allow Speakers of Parliament to continue to develop dialogue and parliamentary cooperation on achieving the […]

IFPRI is participating in World Water Week (WWW), the annual focal point for the globe’s water issues. Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute, WWW 2019 will bring together experts, practitioners, decision-makers, business innovators and young professionals from a range of sectors and countries to network, exchange ideas, foster new thinking and develop solutions to the most pressing […]

Climate change is generating both food insecurity and political conflict, driving more and more people from their homes. What can be done?

Washington, D.C.: Poor diets are the now the leading risk factor for the global burden of disease, accounting for one-fifth of all deaths worldwide. While the causes of poor diets are complex, new research finds the affordability of more nutritious foods is an important factor. A new study by researchers at the International Food Policy Research […]

Feeding the world in 2050 will require greater investments in agricultural production, more education on healthy diets, and new techniques to reduce food waste (NPR).

New research shows climate change will slow the growth in the global availability of key nutrients provided by important crops such as wheat, maize, and legumes.

India’s Financial Express published an opinion piece co-authored by Research Fellow Anjani Kumar, in which he argued that Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) alone will not solve India’s agricultural challenges. Kumar questioned ZBNF’s ability to simultaneously reduce costs and increase net returns from cultivation in the context of the country’s vulnerability to water scarcity and lack […]

Washington, D.C.: One of the biggest challenges to reducing hunger and undernutrition around the world is to produce foods that provide not only enough calories but also make enough necessary nutrients widely available. New research finds that, over the next 30 years, climate change and increasing carbon dioxide (CO2) could significantly reduce the availability of […]

The Economist reported on the impact of domestic migration on urban and rural economies in Myanmar. The article described how the influx of migrants after a 2008 cyclone has spurred economic growth and the expansion of slums in urban, industrial areas and simultaneous changes to village life and agriculture as primarily working-age residents have left. […]

A look inside how Ghana calculates its overall support for agriculture.

Lessons from experiences of food subsidy programs in Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United States for Egypt's Tamween system.

Why a development focus on early childhood nutrition is key—but should look beyond narrow goals such as eliminating stunting.

IFPRI is participating in the Global Forum on Women in Scientific Research (GoFoWiSeR).  With ongoing concern about the low numbers of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and in the wake of the #MeToo movement, there is a growing momentum to pay attention to the low numbers and poor experiences of women in […]