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In Memoriam: Dr. Uma Lele

IFPRI mourns the passing of esteemed international agricultural economist and rural development expert Uma Lele.

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ASEAN and BIMSTEC experts convene in Jakarta for regional policy roundtable on agricultural transformation and market integration

The event formally launched a new regional initiative, Ensuring Inclusiveness, Sustainability, and Efficiency of Food System Transformation in the ASEAN and BIMSTEC countries.

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New study finds behavior change communication and nutrition supplements can help prevent relapse from child wasting

The study, published in The Journal of Nutrition, used longitudinal data from two cluster-randomized trials in Burkina Faso and Mali, the PROMIS project.

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In Memoriam: Sir David Nabarro

It is with deep sadness that we share news of the passing of Sir David Nabarro, 2018 World Food Prize laureate and tireless global health advocate. David dedicated his life to advancing health and nutrition for all, with an unwavering focus on reaching the most vulnerable.

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How climate-induced conflict is shaping rural Nigeria (VoxDev) 

Vox Dev published this article by Jeffrey Bloem, Amy Damon, David C. Francis, and Harrison Mitchell on herder-farmer conflicts in Nigeria.

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The 2025 Global Report on Food Crises sounds the alarm (MSN South Africa) 

MSN South Africa cited research from IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report: Food Policy: Lessons and Priorities for a Changing World in this article on the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises.   “According to the IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report, food systems are vital economic engines, providing livelihoods for nearly half the world’s population […]

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Unlocking stronger food systems with African research (SciDev.Net)

Steven Omamo discusses the findings of the 2025 Global Food Policy Report and the urgent need for bold action to avert a looming food crisis in Africa.

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Sudan’s prolonged conflict could slash GDP by over 40% and push millions deeper into poverty, new IFPRI study warns

A new study finds that if Sudan’s conflict continues through the end of 2025, the country could face catastrophic economic losses, widespread unemployment, and a dramatic rise in poverty, with women and rural populations hit hardest.

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New study proposes smarter cropland allocation to support sustainable agricultural intensification in Senegal

The study explores how farmers’ land-use decisions can be guided by the relative risks and returns of different crops—similar to how financial investments are managed.

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Sub-Saharan Africa can achieve grain self-sufficiency by 2050, new study finds

New research published in PNAS shows that it is feasible without further expanding agricultural land. The study, led by Wageningen University & Research (WUR) in collaboration with partners including IFPRI, offers more optimistic projections compared to earlier research.

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New special issue of Food Policy examines fertilizer and soil health policies in the wake of global crises

Key findings were presented and discussed during the IFPRI policy seminar on June 11.

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Food Policy Priorities for A Changing World

IFPRI’s 2025 Global Food Policy Report reflects on 50 years of progress and examines priorities for food policy research in the run up to 2050.

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Nutrition issues to watch at the 78th World Health Assembly (Devex)

Purnima Menon was interviewed by Devex for this article on the 78th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Fix social protection flaws instead of expanding outlay (The Daily Star)

Bangladesh must urgently redirect resources within its fragmented social protection system and scale up a handful of proven programs that directly benefit the poorest, says IFPRI's Akhter Ahmed.

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Experts stress importance of irrigation to nutrition, health outcomes (Nebraska Today)

Claudia Ringler delivered the keynote speech at the Heuermann Lecture at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

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As famine data dries up, can AI step in? (Devex)

Devex quoted Yanyan Liu in this article on how researchers are developing AI tools to predict famine more accurately and affordably.

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