IFPRI’s Wei Zhang appointed to the prestigious NASEM ad-hoc study committee on the status of insects in North America
IFPRI's Wei Zhang will participate in the NASEM study that will assess trends in insect abundance, identify research priorities, and recommend actions to slow insect declines in the most vulnerable and ecologically critical areas.
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Steven Were Omamo appointed IFPRI’s Director for Africa
Steven Were Omamo appointed IFPRI’s Director for Africa
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is pleased to announce that Steven Were Omamo has been appointed IFPRI’s Director for Africa, in addition to his ongoing role as Director of the Development Strategies and Governance Unit (DSG). Based in IFPRI’s Nairobi, Kenya office, Omamo joined IFPRI in October 2024. “We are delighted that Were […]
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New study challenges the use of Growth Monitoring and Promotion to detect growth faltering in children
A new study published in Advances in Nutrition critically examines the effectiveness of Growth Monitoring and Promotion (GMP) in diagnosing or screening for inadequate growth in children.
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Ecowas breakup could push up food prices and worsen hunger in west Africa (The Conversation)
Ecowas breakup could push up food prices and worsen hunger in west Africa (The Conversation)
The Conversation Africa published this op-ed by Danielle Resnick, IFPRI Senior Research Fellow, on the recent Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) breakup, or “Sahelexit,” and the implications for West African food security and regional cooperation. “The exit from Africa’s largest political and economic union threatens to disrupt flows of goods, services and people. […]
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Solving global hunger: New report highlights school meal programs as drivers of change
Solving global hunger: New report highlights school meal programs as drivers of change
School meal programs don’t just ensure children go to school and stay fed — they are a powerful force for change in communities and food systems worldwide. According to the results of the latest Global Survey of School Meal Programs© conducted by Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF), school meal programs can increase demand for nutritious […]
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Ibrahim Saleh joins IFPRI as the new Director of Finance and Administration Unit
Ibrahim Saleh joins IFPRI as the new Director of Finance and Administration Unit
Saleh is taking over from James Fields, IFPRI’s F&A Director of over 10 years, who will be retiring in March.
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A Shift to Less Water-Intensive Crops May be the Key to Protecting Farmer Lives (The Wire)
A Shift to Less Water-Intensive Crops May be the Key to Protecting Farmer Lives (The Wire)
The Wire (India) interviewed Avinash Kishore, Senior Research Fellow based in IFPRI’s South Asia Office in New Delhi, for an article discussing the impact of government subsidies on water-intensive crop production in India, emphasizing the depletion of groundwater resources. Researchers commenting on the topic highlight how subsidies, particularly minimum support price (MSP) and guaranteed procurement, […]
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